Month: October 2023

2 years ago

Holyrood RCMP arrests impaired driver after residential crash 

Police arrested a 40-year-old woman on Sunday, as the result of a residential crash on the Conception Bay South Highway. Just before 7:00 a.m., Holyrood RCMP were patrolling the community of Avondale when they discovered that a car had left the roadway and crashed into the driveway of a residence, where it hit brush, trees […]

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2 years ago

Innovation Week Celebrates NL Tech Companies

It’s a milestone for techNL, celebrating 10 years as an organization, and its an expanding one. This year, kicking off Innovation week, the industry is promoting jobs in technology and encouraging the public to get curious with tech advancements, including artificial intelligence applications in day to day life. Today, techNL launched a new campaign designed […]

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2 years ago

Police continue search for missing teen

The search continues for a missing St. John’s teenager. Liam Tripp, 15, was last seen in the area of St. Clare Avenue on October 13. Tripp is described as 6’5″, 180 pounds with short light brown hair, blue eyes and a slim build. He is often known to wear large gold chains and may also […]

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2 years ago

Team Gushue delivers back-to-back wins at Pan Continental Championship

Team Canada was brilliant Monday night in Kelowna, earning a thrilling 7-5 extra-end win over the United States. The victory was pivotal, giving Canada a 2-1 record after heading into today’s action. After dropping the opening game of the tournament Sunday, Brad Gushue and Co. delivered big on Monday, with their best game coming in […]

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2 years ago

Province reports slightly improved deficit in fall fiscal update

The provincial deficit has improved slightly since budget day, Finance Minister Siobhan Coady announced the fall fiscal update on Tuesday. The projected deficit for 2023-24 is $154 million, slightly lower than the $160 million projected in March. Other highlights include: Most economic indicators for the province are expected to remain on track to meet or […]

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2 years ago

Premier Furey to deliver apologies in five Labrador Inuit communities this week

Premier Andrew Furey will deliver apologies to residential school survivors in the five Labrador Inuit communities, and Happy Valley-Goose Bay, starting on Wednesday morning. There were five residential schools in Newfoundland and Labrador, with the last one closing its doors in 1980. Students experienced neglect, abuse and discrimination.Now, those survivors are receiving long-awaited apologies from […]

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2 years ago

Police continue search for missing man

Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP continues its investigation to locate missing person 50-year-old Stephen Langdon, who was last seen on Sept. 18, in Bishop’s Falls. Anyone who has seen Langdon or has information on his location is asked to call the detachment at 709-489-2121.

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2 years ago

RNC sending out safety tips for a safe and happy Halloween

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is asking parents, children and drivers to take extra precautions this Halloween to ensure a frightfully fun celebration. 1.       Respect Traffic Rules: Drivers are asked to reduce their speeds significantly and use extra caution, especially in residential areas. Trick-or-treaters should always use crosswalks, look both ways before crossing the street, and obey traffic […]

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2 years ago

ArtsNL and Equinor announce 2023 Equinor ArtsSmarts Scholarship recipient

Recently, ArtsNL and Equinor Canada announced the 2023 Equinor ArtsSmarts Scholarship recipient. Gray Parsons of St. John’s has been awarded the Equinor ArtsSmarts Scholarship this year. The scholarship of $2,500 is awarded to a Newfoundland and Labrador high school student who enrolls full-time in a degree or diploma program at a recognized publicly funded Canadian […]

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2 years ago

Qalipu First Nation and NL Health Services Announce New Indigenous Patient Navigator

The Qalipu First Nation has partnered with Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services to introduce a new position at Western Regional Memorial Hospital. The Indigenous Patient Navigator will help First Nation, Inuit and Innu patients and their families navigate the healthcare system. This person will also work to ensure that their care is culturally safe, comfortable, […]

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