Month: November 2025

6 months ago

Ottawa appoints former premier Dwight Ball to chair Canada Development Investment Corp.

Former premier Dwight Ball has received a new appointment from the federal government. Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne announced Wednesday that Ball has been appointed chairperson of the board of directors of the Canada Development Investment Corporation (CDEV). This appointment is set for a 4-year term, effective Nov. 5. The CDEV was established in 1982. Operating […]

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6 months ago

College of the North Atlantic sees drop in international enrolment

The College of the North Atlantic saw a six percent drop in enrolment this fall semester. The drop comes primarily from international student enrolment which the institution says has been a trend across Canada due to immigration cuts. While Vice President Academic Fergus O’Brien says the college is always looking for financial efficiencies, he says […]

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6 months ago

Gander RCMP investigating threat at local school, one youth arrested

Gander RCMP arrested one youth after responding to a report of threats made at St. Paul’s Intermediate School in Gander this morning. Shortly after 8:30 a.m., police received a report of a youth making threats at the school. Officers responded, placed one youth in custody and removed them from school property. The youth was arrested […]

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6 months ago

MusicNL Week 2025 kicks off with five days of live music, industry growth and celebration

MusicNL Week officially kicks off today, launching five days of performances, professional development, and community celebration across downtown St. John’s. From Nov. 12-16, more than 40 artists will take the stage across five venues – The Rock House, The Ship, The Black Sheep, the Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland, and the St. John’s Convention Centre for eight showcases, a Songwriters’ Circle, a Music Business Conference, the MusicNL Industry Awards, and the MusicNL Awards […]

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6 months ago

RNC searching for missing person Amanda Forbes 

The RNC is searching for Amanda Forbes, reported missing from St. John’s on Nov, 3. Forbes was last seen in the downtown area wearing a black sweater with grey jogging pants. Forbes is described as being 5’10” with short, brown curly hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information pertaining to the whereabouts of Forbes is asked to […]

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6 months ago

Arrest warrant issued for Kyle Granter

Twillingate RCMP is looking to arrest 32-year-old Kyle Granter. Granter is wanted for assault with a weapon and being unlawfully in a dwelling-house.   Anyone with information on his current whereabouts is asked to contact the Twillingate RCMP detachment at (709) 884-2811

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6 months ago

Own a piece of the East Coast Trail through signage silent auction

The East Coast Trail Association is auctioning off its retired trailhead signs through a silent auction, with all proceeds going towards maintaining the trail systems. After 30 years, the association has replaced the trailhead signs, and now they are up for grabs. Through the online auction you can browse through 100 historical pieces of Trail […]

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6 months ago

UPDATE: Sentencing hearing delayed after former teacher Markus Hicks not transferred to St. John’s

It was the day victims of Markus Hicks’ sex crimes were supposed to begin having their say in St. John’s court. Instead,  proceedings were unexpectedly postponed because Hicks wasn’t even in the city.  The 34-year-old’s sentencing hearing was scheduled to begin this morning in provincial court, with victim impacts statements to be presented before Chief […]

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6 months ago

Jamaican Canadian Association NL raises nearly $5,000 for hurricane recovery in Jamaica

The Jamaican Canadian Association of Newfoundland and Labrador raised nearly $5,000 through a benefit concert to support recovery efforts in Jamaica. All proceeds will go toward helping communities rebuild in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. The One Love Jamaica: Hurricane Melissa Support Concert raised just over $4,700 to help with recovery efforts in Jamaica. All […]

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6 months ago

New initiative honours Nain social worker with free winter clothing program for youth

Foster Families Newfoundland and Labrador has announced the launch of Amber’s Closet of Hope, a new initiative providing free winter clothing to children and youth in need on the North Coast ofLabrador. Named in honour of Amber Brace, a social worker whose resilience, kindness, and hopeful spirit made a difference in the lives of families […]

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