Linda Greene of Placentia is Atlantic Canada’s latest ‘Set for Life’ winner, taking home the top prize of $675,000. “I often dreamed about winning, about having the money to be able to do anything we wanted to,” Greene said. “We have a good life, but we were always just ordinary, working people.” Atlantic Lottery’s Set […]
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The province is taking action to better support workers who have experienced a workplace injury or illness by proposing strengthened retirement benefits under the workers’ compensation system in Newfoundland and Labrador. Bill 10, An Act to Amend the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Act, 2022, is designed to change how the retirement benefit is calculated. […]
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Police in Stephenville are asking for the public’s assistance with their investigation into a break and enter at a property on Main Road in Robinsons. At approximately 10:45 a.m. on May 4, police responded to a call about a possible break and enter. Police arrived at the scene to find that an entry door was […]
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A mix of sun and cloud settles over much of Newfoundland and Labrador today as conditions improve into Sunday. St. John’s / Bonavista TodayClouds give way to a mix of sun and cloud this afternoon, with a 40 percent chance of showers late in the day for St. John’s. Wind west 20 km/h gusting to […]
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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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Police arrested a 40-year-old woman for impaired operation after responding to a crash involving a side-by-side in Frederickton Monday evening. On May 4 at approximately 6:45 p.m., police received a report of a rollover collision on the main road in Frederickton. Police, the Carmanville Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services personnel responded to the scene. […]
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The 2026-2027 accessibility grants program is now accepting applications. The program supports projects that make communities more accessible and inclusive for people with disabilities across Newfoundland and Labrador. The province is investing $325,000 in total funding. Individual projects may receive up to $25,000. Priority will be given to initiatives that build capacity, offer programs or […]
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RNC officers responded to a 911 call on George Street around 1:15 a.m. this morning. Upon arrival, police entered into one of the establishments and located an employee with serious injuries to his arm. The female suspect was located inside the business, and officers attempted to arrest her. The woman became combative. Police were able […]
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RNC officers responded to a property damage call at a residence in the downtown area around 7:30 a.m. Friday morning (May. 8). Upon arrival, police observed a broken front window of a residence and a brick laying on the ground. Officers located the female suspect walking in the area and she was arrested. RNC brought […]
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Alex Newhook added to his Stanley Cup playoff heroics with a two-goal performance Friday night. The two goals from the St. John’s native helped lift the Montreal Canadiens to a 5-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres. It was an important win, earning the Canadiens a split of the first two games on the road in […]
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