Rick Mercer’s Stand-Up for Canada Comedy Tour is described as a night of laughter, connection, and unapologetically Canadian comedy. This fall, the iconic comedian leads a coast-to-coast tour spotlighting homegrown talent and delivering a night of laughter, and national pride. Tickets can be purchased at rickmercer.com. Kicking off Sept. 11 in Saskatoon, and wrapping Oct. 19 in […]
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Following a report of a $20,000 fraud that occurred in the Whitbourne area last month, RCMP NL is advising residents to speak with elderly friends and family about scams. On June 2, police received a report of a suspected grandparent scam — where the criminal scammers call and impersonate a grandchild or close relative asking […]
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Energy workers aboard the SeaRose floating production, storage and offloading vessel have voted to unionize. The workers have joined Canada’s largest union in the private sector, Unifor, which represents 320,000 workers countrywide. Unifor filed for union certification in October 2024. The details were finalized on May 23. SeaRose workers will now work with union representatives […]
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The Marystown Volunteer Fire Department is the latest recipient of the KENWOOD Cares $15,000 communications equipment grant. Located in the heart of Marystown, the department serves approximately 5,400 residents. Their coveragealso extends to the neighbouring towns of Jean de Baie, Rock Harbour, Spanish Room, and Beau Bois, with aid agreements in place for Baine Harbour, […]
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On Wednesday, the Bank of Canada maintained its target for the overnight rate at 2.75 percent, with the Bank Rate at 3 percent and the deposit rate at 2.70 percent. While some tariffs have been decreased, tariff rates are well above their levels at the beginning of 2025, and new trade actions are still being […]
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Shawn Desman is enjoying a successful comeback, and St. John’s will be one major stop during a busy year on tour. The Toronto-born singer will headline George Street’s ‘Big Birthday Bash’, set for June 30th. Gates open at 7 o’clock and tickets are now available. The internationally-acclaimed Canadian platinum-selling artist will be joined by an exciting […]
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The shingles vaccine is now available for individuals aged 65 and over and immunocompromised residents between the ages of 50 and 64. Availability will be expanded to individuals over age 50 on Sept. 1. Eligible individuals can contact their local pharmacy or physician to confirm participation in the provincial vaccination program and for vaccine availability. […]
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Artists in the capital city can now apply for the 2025 Traffic Box Art Program. The program engages visual artists to design and paint original artwork on traffic signal boxes. These boxes are metal cabinets located at intersections and roadsides that house traffic signal controls. Each selected artist will receive an honorarium of $500. The […]
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Lewisporte RCMP arrested a 38-year-old man following the search of a home in Stanhope, NL on May 30, 2025. Police seized firearms, prohibited devices and ammunition in the search. Police seized a number of firearms, including some restricted and prohibited devices. Later in the evening, a man was taken into custody at a residence in […]
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Clarenville RCMP is investigating the theft of construction tools from a job site in Lethbridge that occurred between May 3- June 1. A trailer containing the construction tools was taken from the job site sometime overnight on Saturday into early Sunday morning. The trailer was recovered; however approximately $20,000 worth of construction tools were stolen […]
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