1 year ago
DFO increases Northern Cod quota one year after ending moratorium
It’s been one year since the federal government reversed its decades long closure of the cod fishery and today, Ottawa is more than doubling the northern cod quota. Industry, both inshore and offshore today, are welcoming the news. NTV’s Jodi Cooke reports.
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1 year ago
Statue unveiled of Newfoundland suffragist Armine Nutting Gosling
For the first time, a statue of a named woman has been raised in the capital city. A bronze statue of Armine Nutting Gosling will now greet visitors of Bannerman Park. ntv’s bailey howard tells us more.
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1 year ago
Bell Island airstrip reopens to public after Canadian Forces dispose of military shell
Bell Island RCMP is advising the public that the area surrounding the Bell Island airstrip has now reopened. On Saturday, police was advised that an apparent military artillery shell had been discovered in the ocean by local fishermen. Members of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Explosives Disposal Unit assessed the item and transported it to a […]
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1 year ago
Arrest warrant issued for Leon Francis
An arrest warrant has been issued for 44-year-old Leon William Francis of Port aux Basques. Francis is wanted in relation to the following criminal charges: Anyone having information about the current location of Leon Francis is asked to contact Channel-Port aux Basques RCMP at 709-695-2149. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers: #SayItHere 1-800-222-8477.
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