The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation is inviting bid applications from communities interested in hosting upcoming Newfoundland and Labrador Games, including the 2028 Winter Games, 2030 Summer Games and the 2032 Winter Games. The Newfoundland and Labrador Games are a weeklong multi-sport competition hosted every two years by communities, alternating with Winter Games […]
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For the second time in just a few weeks the Urgent Care Centre on Stavanger Drive was forced to temporarily close over the weekend, due to staffing issues. Since opening its doors back in January, the facility has been forced to shut its doors on a number of times. The facility reopened again Sunday morning. […]
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The provincial government will now pay millions to help compensate victims of abuse by the Roman Catholic Church, after the Supreme Court approved a settlement late this week. The province will pay out $45.8 million to the victims, as well as an additional $500,000 for counselling services. Lawyers representing some of the more than 200 […]
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It’s a time to connect with your community, and yourself. National Mental Health Awareness Week starts today, and the Canadian Mental Health Association is encouraging everyone to support well-being. May 4-10 is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Week this year, and the Canadian Mental Health Association say too many people are feeling alone across the […]
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The town council of Small Point-Adam’s Cove-Blackhead-Broadcove is inviting residents and friends of the community to join them in the marking of the one year anniversary of the Adam’s Cove fire in may of last year. The one year anniversary of the fire is on Thursday. A commemorative gathering will take place at the Adam’s […]
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It’s been over a year since the MSC Baltic III grounded in Cedar Cove. The vessel has since sustained significant damage after sitting through plenty of storms and the hull continues to break apart, sinking the stern of the vessel further. The Canadian Coast Guard has been working alongside MSC to maintain the vessel over […]
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ST. JOHN’S/BONAVISTA Today: Mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind south 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming southwest 60 gusting to 90 this afternoon. Temperature steady near 6. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight: Mainly cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers this evening. Clearing overnight. Wind southwest […]
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All three comic book stores in the metro St. John’s area took part in Free Comic Book Day on May 2nd. Downtown Comics, Timemasters, and Heroes & Hobbies all provided select free comic books to patrons, in what has become the biggest event in North America’s comic book industry. David Stephens, the Manager of Timemasters […]
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Sunday, May 3rd shortly after noon, RNC responded to a disturbance at a residence in Pouch Cove. After investigating, officers arrested a 32-year old man at a home in Torbay. He was charged with Assault with a Weapon, Assault Causing Bodily Harm, Mischief (property damage), Uttering Threats to Cause Death, and Uttering Threats to Damage […]
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Saturday around 3:00pm, RNC responded to a theft in progress at a business on Stavanger Drive, where a male suspect was seen leaving the store without paying for items. Police were able to locate the suspect waiting at a bus stop in the area and placed the 42-year old under arrest. It was then learned […]
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