St. John's (Newfoundland and Labrador- Canada)

                   

School board broke privacy law in computer theft case: report

cbc.ca     yesterday          

The largest school board in Newfoundland and Labrador breached privacy legislation, according to a ruling made in the wake of computer thefts from the board's offices this winter. Four laptops were stolen from the St. John's...                

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Canadian Imperial Venture Corp. - Update

newswire.ca     17 hrs ago          

Trading Symbols: TSX Venture Exchange: CQV Frankfurt Stock Exchange: DFM ST. JOHN'S, July 25 /CNW/ - Canadian Imperial Venture Corp. (the "Company") announced today that operations to secure the 2K-39-Z well are nearing...                

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Fishermen, scientists disagree on state of cod stocks

theglobeandmail.com     yesterday   4 related          

The first day of the recreational groundfish fishery along the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador this week brought thousands of boats into the bays and fresh cod home for dinners - but also criticism from scientists concerned...                

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Rapid rise in ammonia levels in Canadian city waterways blamed on urine

newsvine.com     Jul 24, 2008   2 related          

The waterways of several Canadian cities saw substantial increases in toxic ammonia levels last year, and the prime culprit in at least two cases, according to municipal officials, is household urine. Figures released this...                

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10-cent tumble: Gas prices turn on a dime for N.L. motorists

cbc.ca     Jul 24, 2008   92 related          

Newfoundland and Labrador's fuels regulator slashed maximum prices for all grades of gasoline on Thursday, giving drivers the first significant cut at the pumps since early this year. The Petroleum Pricing Office ordered...                

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cbc.ca: This fake advertisement landed in farmer Jill Whitaker's e-mail inbox earlier this month. cbc.ca

Almost hooked with phishing scam, phone company customer says

cbc.ca     yesterday   2 related          

"It's got all the Sympatico names and so on. It looks completely official," said Whitaker, who runs a farm west of St. John's. The ad appeared to be sent by Aliant, the Atlantic Canadian phone service provider, and featured the...                

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Body discovered near Portugal Cove; foul play not suspected

cbc.ca     Jul 24, 2008          

Police and the Canadian Coast Guard have recovered the body of a man in waters northwest of St. John's. The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary said the body of the 47-year-old man was discovered at the water's edge in Portugal...                

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Dumping mine waste in Sandy Pond senseless: NDP

cbc.ca     yesterday          

The New Democratic Party is fighting a federal government decision to allow the dumping of toxic waste in an eastern Newfoundland freshwater pond. Vale Inco wants to bury about 400,000 tonnes of waste annually in Sandy Pond, as...                

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Media Advisory - Typically Canadian Tour Ends with Donation to Daffodil Place

newswire.ca     yesterday   1 related          

Media are invited to attend an event on Friday, July 25, 2008 at 11:30am. ST. JOHN'S, July 24 /CNW/ - The 85 day journey of four cyclists who set out from Port Renfrew, British Columbia to raise money for cancer care lodges and...                

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Newfoundland seeks fight over Europe seal law

canada.com     Jul 24, 2008   105 related          

ST. JOHN'S, NL. -- Newfoundland Fisheries Minister Trevor Taylor is angry Ottawa isn't reacting forcefully to a proposed European ban on seal products, which could hurt thousands of people who depend on the annual hunt. The EU...                

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