Newfoundland News

PLANNING chiefs have agreed to a development in an affluent part of Winchester despite objections raised by the local residents' association.

A former safety manager at Muskrat Falls is alleging that he was fired for protecting workers during a lightning storm.

The congregation at Donemana Presbyterian in Co Tyrone were yesterday devastated at news their minister, the Rev Dr Stewart Jones, had died in an accident off the Co Donegal coast on Saturday.

Julian Baier is the new Master of the Waihenga St John's Masonic Lodge. The Masons' international symbol can be seen above the sign.

Tom Costello, assistant fire chief with the Harbour Main Volunteer Fire Department, said the department received a call shortly after 4 a.m. that a detached garage on Merner's Lane was on fire.

Students took part in an eight-mile sponsored walk through Savernake Forest to raise funds for St John's School's all-weather pitch.

A man was charged following an unusual all-terrain vehicle accident Saturday night in Pouch Cove behind the town's post office.

The police are on high alert after the pastor accused of murdering four-year-old Lungisani Ntuli was released from police custody.

Fergus O'Byrne plays an eight-string Martin D-35 guitar that had a wooden block added to it to strengthen the neck.

Mallard Cottage 8 Barrows Rd. St. John's Phone: 237-7314 I remember Mallard Cottage co-owner and chef Todd Perrin telling me several years ago that he intended to open a restaurant.

One of St. John's most famous parks is celebrating its 100-year anniversary this weekend - and CBC wants you to share your fondest memories of time spent at the site.

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary arrested three people early Saturday morning following a break and enter at a business in Mount Pearl.

The St. John's IceCaps were recognized on Thursday for selling out every game at Mile One Centre for the third consecutive season.

CHILDREN at St John's Catholic Primary School in Tiverton have been showcasing their performing skills at the school's annual talent show.

The intimate dinner, hosted by Knutsford Town Mayor Clr Neil Forbes, features a specially designed menu from the King Street restaurant and is the first fundraising event of the mayoral year.

Kenny's Pond Retirement Community resident Delores Cahill crossed an item off her bucket list this week: lunch with actor/comedian Mark Critch.

Two instruments and a pack of strings, and Matthew Hornell and Andrew Sneddon have all they need for a tour of the island.

Her Majesty's Penitentiary is pictured in St. John's, N.L., overlooking Quidi Vidi Lake on June 9, 2011.

A St John's man charged with causing the death of a woman by dangerous driving has had an application for bail denied.

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