Happy Valley-Goose Bay woman wins $1 million
When Katherine Russell checked some of her recent lottery tickets after the draws, she thought it looked like she may have won something big on her Lotto 6/49 ticket from Nov. 25 of last year. Russell soon learned that something big was actually the guaranteed Gold Ball draw prize worth $1 million. “When I told […]
Read moreCase of firefighter charged with sexual assault called in court
A high-ranking firefighter in the St. John’s Regional Fire Department charged with sexually assaulting a teenaged girl had his case called in provincial court today. Ron Pomeroy wasn’t in the courtroom for proceedings — his first court date — but he was represented by his lawyer Stephen Orr. Prosecutor Richard Deveau indicated the Crown is […]
Read moreAvalon MP Ken McDonald walks back comments, saying he’s not calling for review of Trudeau’s leadership
Avalon MP Ken McDonald has walked back comments made to Radio-Canada about whether Prime Minister Justin Trudeau should undergo a leadership review. “I will continue to support my caucus colleagues and the Prime Minister as I’ve done since 2015,” McDonald said in written statement to NTV News. “I was elected in 2015 as a Liberal […]
Read moreProvince announces creation of Education Accord NL
Education Minister Krista Lynn Howell has announced the creation of Education Accord NL. Education Accord NL will be co-chaired by Dr. Anne Burke and Dr. Karen Goodnough, will develop ways to transform Newfoundland and Labrador’s education system through a 10-year plan with short, medium and long-term goals. The Accord will be delivered to government by December […]
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