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> Deadline looming on pellet stove rebate
February 24, 2011
The deadline to apply for a rebate under the 'Residential Wood Pellet Appliance Rebate Program' is March 18. To anyone who purchased and installed a wood pellet... Read More
> Jones denounces government spending on oil project
February 23, 2011
According to Yvonne Jones, it's like the province has lost a high-stakes poker game by investing taxpayer funds in the Parson’s Pond oil well project. She sai... Read More
> Toews blames Liberal MPs for no new prison
February 23, 2011
We are not getting much-needed federal support for a new jail. That's what visiting Public Safety Minister Vic Toews reiterated to reporters on Tuesday. He also... Read More
> Ottawa’s support sought for Lower Churchill project
February 23, 2011
Our government, along with the Nova Scotia government, is aiming to get a loan guarantee from Ottawa for the proposed Lower Churchill hydroelectric project (for... Read More
> Clothing store fire not gift shop’s fault
February 23, 2011
Anyone remember the St. John's fire in 2007 that destroyed William L. Chafe and Sons? Well, the fire started next door in Murphy's gift shop and Chafe sued Murp... Read More
> Problem with underground cable caused outage
February 23, 2011
If you live in the area of Freshwater Road or Pennywell Road in St. John's, you may be curious why your power was out this morning. According to Newfoundland Po... Read More
> RNC seek help finding Erica Paul
February 22, 2011
The RNC are seeking the public's help in locating 13-year-old Erica Paul. Last seen on Saturday, Feb. 19 in the area of Keane Place in St. John's, she is approx... Read More
> Woman who doused two in gasoline gets seven years
February 22, 2011
Dawn Power of Peter's River has been sentenced to seven years in jail. On Jan. 8, while holding up a pharmacy in St. John's, she doused two female employees in ... Read More
> $1.9 million from feds for crime prevention
February 22, 2011
It was announced today that the federal government is providing over $1.9 million to our province for two crime prevention projects. Currently visiting our capi... Read More
> Gaddafi appears in Tripoli as soldiers, government officials abandon regime
February 22, 2011
Moammar Gaddafi appeared on state television early today to prove he had not fled the country. Soldiers and government officials are resigning in outrage over t... Read More
> Burger King gets green light despite whopping objection
February 22, 2011
Residents in the east end of St. John's have strongly opposed a new Burger King opening in their neighbourhood. But, last night city councillors voted six-to-fi... Read More
> Libyan protests continue
February 21, 2011
It appears brutal measures taken by Libyan authorities to quell the anti-government protests may not be completely successful. Protests have spread to more than... Read More
> Ignatieff’s in town
February 21, 2011
Federal leader of the Grits, Michael Ignatieff is in the province's capital today. Apparently he's on a tour — thoughtfully titled, Working with Families. If ... Read More
> Purity issues ‘potential layoff’ notices
February 21, 2011
There are reports that some employees of Purity Factories in St. John's have been given layoff notices. Sources claim there are cash flow problems at Purity, wh... Read More
> Fire forces shutdown of Route 60
February 21, 2011
Fire crews were called to a blaze in an abandoned building in CBS late Sunday afternoon. It took two hours to get the fire under control. The building was acros... Read More
> Nothing to shovel in Orlando but sand
February 21, 2011
If you've had it up to your neck with shovelling, you might consider what some hot sun might do for your lower back. WestJet's direct flights from St. John's to... Read More
> November 30, 2007
November 30, 2007
http://issuu.com/theindependentdotca/docs/2007-11-30... Read More
> November 23, 2007
November 23, 2007
http://issuu.com/theindependentdotca/docs/2007-11-23... Read More
> November 16, 2007
November 16, 2007
http://issuu.com/theindependentdotca/docs/2007-11-16... Read More
> November 9, 2007
November 9, 2007
http://issuu.com/theindependentdotca/docs/2007-11-09... Read More
