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7 months ago

The Katie Sullivan Instrument Library is inviting the community to give the gift of music

Do you have a trumpet in the basement or maybe a violin collecting dust in a closet? On Sunday, March 8, The Katie Sullivan Instrument Library invites community members to their Used Instrument Drive, a special event to collect gently used musical instruments for students who need them most. The event will take place from […]

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7 months ago

Four impaired drivers stopped by RCMP

Four drivers were arrested for impaired operation during RCMP traffic stops in Hopedale, Spaniard’s Bay, Port au Port and Gander over the weekend. On Saturday, Feb. 7 at approximately 5:47 p.m., Hopedale RCMP received a call about a man operating a snowmobile while impaired. Officers located the snowmobile and the driver, a 56-year-old man at […]

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7 months ago

Governments provide financial relief for eligible farmers affected by drought conditions

Both the provincial and federal governments have announced disaster relief for eligible Newfoundland and Labrador farmers and producers affected by widespread drought conditions in 2025.  Both levels of government have agreed to implement the program under the 2025-26 Canada – Newfoundland and Labrador AgriRecovery Forage Assistance Initiative to help livestock producers purchase and transport animal feed. AgriRecovery provides targeted financial help […]

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7 months ago

2025 Canada Summer Games generated over $180 million in economic activity in St. John’s

Sport Tourism Canada’s Economic Impact Assessment has found that the 2025 Jeux du Canada Games generated over $272 million in total economic activity across Canada, including $180.7 million in the City of St. John’s. The Economic Impact Assessment measures the positive change in economic activity resulting from hosting an event. It includes spending by out-of-town visitors, event […]

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