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6 months ago
Business, News, Politics

Bay du Nord deal rumoured to be imminent, as premier prepares ‘significant announcement’ at Delta Hotel this evening

Premier Tony Wakeham will make a significant announcement this evening. The news comes as rumours swirl that government has reached a potential deal on the Bay du Nord offshore oil project. In a press release issued yesterday, the provincial Liberals said a deal with Equinor is rumoured to be imminent. They added their party “stands […]

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6 months ago
Justice, Local News, News

RCMP Traffic Services West and Rocky Harbour RCMP stop excessive speeder on Route 430

A 20-year-old driver is without her car and licence after she was stopped for excessive speeding by RCMP Traffic Services West Saturday afternoon near Rocky Harbour. On Feb. 28, shortly before 3:30 p.m., police patrolling Route 430 through Gros Morne National Park observed a vehicle travelling at a speed of 133 km/hr in an 80 […]

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6 months ago
News, Travel

Gander Airport International Lounge designated as a Registered Heritage Structure

The iconic mid-century-modern Gander Airport International Lounge has received provincial designation as a Registered Heritage Structure.   The Gander Airport International Lounge was constructed in 1958 and opened in 1959. The lounge is an example of mid-century modern architecture and the “Jet Age” style. It was designed by Canadian architect John M. Lyle & Associates, with […]

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6 months ago
Justice, News

Harbour Breton RCMP seizes vehicle of suspended driver

A 49-year-old suspended driver had his vehicle seized by police Saturday during a traffic stop near Conne River. On Feb. 28, shortly before 12:30 p.m., an officer patrolling Route 360 pulled over a vehicle headed northbound near the Conne River turnoff. During the traffic stop, police learned that the driver was operating with a suspended […]

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6 months ago
News

Teachers disappointed with lack of education commitments in throne speech, says NLTA

The NLTA says educators across Newfoundland and Labrador are disappointed with the lack of education-related commitments delivered by the province’s new government on Monday in the House of Assembly. “This new government had an opportunity in its first Throne Speech to clearly state that it is listening to educators and committed to improving the k-12 […]

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6 months ago
Justice, News

Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP make arrest in retail theft

Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP arrested a 37-year-old woman on Sunday after receiving a report of a theft from a retail store. Around 4:45 p.m. on March 1,police were called to a retail store on Duggan Street after a store employee reported that a woman had left the store with unpaid items. The employee was able to […]

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6 months ago
News, Travel

Canadian Government asks residents to avoid travel to 10 countries

Global Affairs Canada is urging Canadians to avoid all travel to 10 countries. The latest warning comes after Saturday’s U.S. and Israel strikes on Iran and the violence and retaliation the strikes have caused. The list of countries includes Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon, Qatar, Syria, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. Canadians are also being cautioned […]

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6 months ago
Justice, News

RNC appealing for information in recent home invasions

The RNC is seeking the public’s assistance in tracking a vehicle involved in home invasions in St. John’s and Paradise. Four people have been arrested and charged with a number of offences following two home invasions that occurred on Feb. 26 and Feb. 27. Brandon Chafe and Dawson Reid-Shute forced entry into a Southlands area […]

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6 months ago
News, Weather

Bitter temperatures continue across the province; snow expected on the Avalon Wednesday

ST. JOHN’S/BONAVISTA Today: A mix of sun and cloud. 40 percent chance of flurries this afternoon. Wind west 40 km/h gusting to 60. High minus 5. Wind chill minus 21 this morning and minus 14 this afternoon. UV index 2 or low. Tonight: Cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Wind southwest 40 km/h gusting […]

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6 months ago
Local News, News

Government approves new municipality

The Local Service Districts of Mainland and Three Rock Cove on the Port au Port Peninsula, will soon be known as a single town. The Provincial Government has approved the request to incorporate as a new municipality, and are working towards next steps. Starting with establishing the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs establishing a […]

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