The Telegram: Local News

April Wine to be inducted into Canadian Music Hall of Fame: Band will be awarded status at JUNO Awards in St. John's

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 09:06:00 GMT

With 16 studio albums behind the name and hits including the cover track “Bad Side of the Moon,” April Wine is set to be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.

Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP execute drug search warrant

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 10:21:00 GMT

Members of Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP with the assistance of RCMP police dog services seized marijuana, cash and related drug paraphernalia after executing a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant at a residence in Peterview Monday.

Helicopter inquiry hears from offshore union

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 07:53:00 GMT

The Wells inquiry into offshore helicopter safety resumes today with a presentation from the union representing workers at the Hibernia and Terra Nova oilfields.

New money for reserve housing

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 09:40:00 GMT

The federal government is investing $140,000 as part of Canada’s Economic Action Plan to improve housing conditions for the Miawpukek First Nation community in Conne River.

Night flights should be for emergencies only, union says

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:06:00 GMT

Brian Murphy, vice-president of the union representing offshore workers, told the Wells inquiry in St.

Offshore workers want safety hazards reduced: "Changes are being made - more need to be made," union VP tells inquiry

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 10:06:00 GMT

Brian Murphy, vice-president of the offshore workers union, told the Wells inquiry in St.

Short-list announced for Employer of Distinction award

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 08:18:00 GMT

Eight organizations will vie for the Employer of Distinction honour this year.
The award, given by the Newfoundland and Labrador Employers’ Council, will be handed out during a luncheon at Delta Hotel & Conference Centre Feb.

Taking stock: St. John's councillors call for co-operative response on storm repairs

Deana Stokes Sullivan — Tue, 9 Feb 2010 07:06:00 GMT

While some of the damage caused by storm surges and high winds over the weekend in Quidi Vidi Village and the Outer Battery may not fall within the jurisdiction of the City of St.

Win your way onto the JUNOs red carpet: Fan Choice contest has begun

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 09:34:00 GMT

It is officially called the “Pepsi JUNO Fan Choice contest,” but the bottom line is you provide an online vote and you are entered for a chance to win a seat at the 2010 JUNO Awards gala in St.

Pay reward, blogger challenges: Sea Shepherd founder says photo not enough proof that seals indiscriminately eat cod bellies

Terry Roberts — Tue, 9 Feb 2010 07:06:00 GMT

The long-running debate over whether harp seals indiscriminately rip the bellies out of codfish has resurfaced.