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2 weeks ago

Stephenville airport to re-open after being shut down for over a year

It was back in June of 2025, when the power was cut at the Stephenville airport, after unpaid bills mounted under the former ownership ‘Dymond Group of Companies’. It’s been sitting in the darkness since that day, with no flights coming in or out of the aerodrome. After a battle in the courts against former […]

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2 weeks ago

Conservation officers monitoring black bear presence near Rocky Harbour

The Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands is monitoring reports of a black bear near the Town of Rocky Harbour.  Residents are urged to do their part to help avoid attracting black bears. If you see a bear trap, please stay away from it. Report black bear sightings to the Pasadena Forest Management District Office at […]

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Sisters in Spirit Vigil to Honour Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People Sunday

In collaboration with the St. John’s Status of Women Council, First Light will host the annual Sisters in Spirit Vigil on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Each year on October 4, communities across Canada gather for Sisters in Spirit Vigils. This gathering is a time to honour the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, […]

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135 women gather for Newfoundland and Labrador Cancer Conference for Women

The Cancer Care Foundation is welcoming 135 women from across Newfoundland and Labrador to St. John’s this weekend for the 2026 Newfoundland and Labrador Cancer Conference for Women. Taking place Oct. 2–4 at the JAG Hotel, the conference offers women affected by cancer an opportunity to learn, share their experiences and connect with others who […]

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