3 years ago
Date set for the 2024 St. John’s Pride Parade
The board of St. John’s Pride is getting an early start on its plans for next summer. The 2024 St. John’s Pride Parade will take place next July 21st. The annual parade welcomes the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and allies to gather, march, and celebrate. The board says the 2023 parade had a record number of participants, […]
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3 years ago
Applications open for Accessible Taxi Grant
The province has opened applications for the Accessible Taxi Grant. Individuals, companies and agencies that are able to deliver accessible taxi services within the province can apply for grants up to $25,000. These grants assist with costs of retrofitting a passenger vehicle to meet accessibility standards or assist with purchasing a new vehicle which can […]
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3 years ago
Resolution expected soon in Escott case
One of two St. John’s men accused of sexually abusing young males for decades may have his case resolved soon. The lawyer for 81-year-old Bruce Escott told the court this past week that they’re looking to come to a resolution in Escott’s case, although he’s not yet entered pleas. Escott’s co-accused, 63-year-old Tony Humby, meanwhile, […]
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3 years ago
Christmas parade postponed after downtown weapons offence
The downtown St. John’s Christmas parade has been postponed because of weapons offence in the area of Brazil Street in St. John’s. RNC posted to social media, asking residents to avoid the area as they investigate the firearms-related offence. The Parade will go ahead next Sunday, Dec 3 at noon. NTV News will provide an […]
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3 years ago
Temporary closure of emergency services and virtual ER at Dr. Y. K. Jeon Kittiwake Health Centre
NL Health Services advises the public of the following temporary changes to the availability of emergency services at Dr. Y.K. Jeon Kittiwake Health Centre in New-Wes-Valley due to human resource challenges. On-site emergency services will be supported by Virtual ER on: Monday, November 27 When a Virtual ER is operating, residents can proceed to the […]
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3 years ago
2025 Canada Games launches province-wide mascot challenge; deadline set for Dec. 8
Students in Grades 4-6 across the province are invited to submit a design for the official mascot of the 2025 Canada Games. Youth are asked to create a mascot that’s either an object, animal, or character that reflects the identity, culture, and heritage of St. John’s and the province as a whole. Submissions must include […]
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