1 year ago
Hello Humpback: New website designed to help tourists see majestic mammals
Whale watching is a big draw for tourists who come to this province each year hoping to see the majestic mammals. Now, the province has added an online resource tool to help enthusiasts learn about humpback whales. It’s called Hello Humpback, a new web domain that helps tourists and tour operators identify and learn more […]
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1 year ago
Heart & Stroke NL wants province to reconsider decision on eliminating sugar tax
While some are applauding Premier John Hogan’s plans to end the sugar tax, Heart and Stroke Newfoundland and Labrador is asking government to reconsider its decision. As the revenue from the sugar tax is earmarked to fund healthy-living initiatives, Heart and Stroke is questioning the immediate and lasting impact of the decision. In a statement, […]
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1 year ago
Premier Hogan visits Adam’s Cove following wildfire devastation last week
Premier John Hogan visited the town visited the town of Adam’s Cove this week, to meet with residents and thank the first responders and community leaders for their efforts, in the aftermath of the devastating wildfire. A state of emergency was called in Adam’s Cove by the Town of Small Point-Broad Cove-Blackhead-Adam’s Cove in light of a wildfire on Wednesday May […]
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1 year ago
RCMP conducts traffic stop in Stephenville, driver arrested for obstruction
The RCMP in Stephenville arrested a 33-year-old woman for obstruction following a traffic stop on Tuesday night. At approximately 9:00 p.m., police stopped a vehicle on Prince Rupert Drive in Stephenville. The driver had no form of identification and verbally identified herself, providing police with a name and date of birth. During the traffic stop, […]
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