Month: May 2024

2 years ago

Province releases details on repatriation of unknown soldier; War Memorial ceremony on July 1

For 100 years, the Newfoundland National War Memorial, which is one of only two national war memorials in Canada, has been a somber reminder of the valiant contributions that Newfoundlanders and Labradorians made during armed conflicts since the First World War. On July 1, Newfoundlanders and Labradorians will gather at the National War Memorial in […]

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2 years ago

Public Engagement Process Open for Four Proposed Protected Areas

Site-specific information is now available online for the following proposed protected areas in Newfoundland and Labrador: Ripple Pond, Halls Gullies, Conne River North and Facheaux Bay. Residents and stakeholders interested in learning more about these four proposed protected areas are encouraged to review the information available on engageNL. Individuals who have questions or wish to […]

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2 years ago

Hockey NL opens nominations for the 2024 Hall of Fame

Hockey NL is now accepting nominations to its Hockey Hall of Fame.  Nominations are being accepted for Player, Builder, and Media. Nominations can be filed out online. The nomination process will remain open until early August with a late fall induction ceremony being planned. The Hockey Hall of Fame was established to honour and pay […]

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2 years ago

Service Canada in-person services now accessible in Nain

A new Scheduled Outreach Office has opened in Nain. Since the nearest Service Canada Centre is 882 km away and the community is only accessible by plane or boat in summer, this new point of service will reduce the geographical barriers. Since January 11, Canadians can visit 17 Sandbank Road in Nain from Monday to […]

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2 years ago

From Far and Wide stamp issue featuring Torngat Mountains National Park

Canada Post has issued the fourth edition of the stamp series From Far and Wide, which offers a traveller’s view of nine scenic locations, in seven provinces and two territories including the Tongait KakKasuangita SilakKijapvinga Torngat Mountains National Park. Each stamp features a photo taken by a different photographer from across the country. The photo was taken by Michael Winsor. Other […]

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2 years ago

Student Aid Applications Now Being Accepted for Upcoming Academic Year

Applications are now being accepted for post-secondary students seeking student financial aid for the upcoming academic year. Both the federal and provincial governments provide student financial assistance to residents of Newfoundland and Labrador. Both loans and grants are available to help students access and pay for post-secondary education. With one application, StudentAidNL will assess students for both federal and provincial financial assistance. More information […]

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2 years ago

Provincial soccer association announces new Executive Director

The Newfoundland and Labrador Soccer Association has welcomed Charlie Reid as its new Executive Director. Reid is a supporter of the game at the local level, he has been a parent volunteer, team manager for NLSA and Feildians teams and has served on the Feildians Athletic Association Board of Directors. “I’m passionate about the people, culture and communities of […]

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2 years ago

Police reopen section of TCH near Bishop’s Falls after serious collision

The RCMP have reopened a section of the Trans-Canada Highway near Bishop’s Falls. There was a serious motor-vehicle collision involving a tractor trailer and traffic was diverted through the community. Thee incident affected traffic flow for several hours.

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2 years ago

Province experiencing largest whooping cough outbreak in almost a decade

It’s the most severe whooping cough outbreak this province has seen in about a decade. As NTV’s Beth Penney tells us, public health officials are urging the public to make sure they are up to date on their vaccinations. 

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2 years ago

Rex Murphy remembered by colleagues for sharp wit, expansive vocabulary

Longtime journalist and commentator Rex Murphy has died at the age of 77 after a battle with cancer. The Newfoundland-born writer is being remembered today for his sharp wit and his expansive vocabulary. NTV’s Ben Cleary looks back at Murphy’s life and times.

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