It was an incredible weekend for the province’s children’s hospital. The 40th Janeway Telethon raised almost $2.6 million to help children in this province. The telethon, hosted by NTV, saw millions raised – from small donations to an almost half-a-million dollar cheque from WalMart. For 40 years, gifts to the Janeway Foundation and the Telethon […]
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The province is inviting members of the public, partners from the sport, physical activity, recreation and healthy living sectors and Indigenous Governments and Organizations to provide their input on the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Active Living Action Plan. The information gathered from this consultation will inform the development of an Active Living Action Plan, […]
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Newfoundland Power and Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro are voicing concern with a recent act of vandalism and theft at the Western Avalon Terminal Station in Chapel Arm. Vandals recently broke into the substation where both utilities have electrical equipment by cutting through the fence and stole copper grounding wire connected to energized high-voltage equipment. Illegally […]
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What started as police trying to help a man who appeared to have fallen off his bike, ended with a 42 year old man in handcuffs. While patrolling the west end of St. John’s, RNC officers stopped to assist a pedestrian who appeared to have fallen off of their bike into the roadway. As this […]
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Patients will be moved into the new Western Memorial Regional Hospital today. All inpatients will be transferred to the new hospital. A designated route will be used to transfer inpatients. Roads identified include Brookfield Avenue, West Valley Road, O’Connell Drive, University Avenue, Corporal Pinsent Memorial Drive, and Lewin Parkway. The public is asked to avoid […]
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The Newfoundland and Labrador Fishcake Championship recently unfolded as part of the festivities of the 11th annual Songs, Stages, and Seafood Festival in Bay Roberts. The culinary event showcased the talents of local chefs in a celebration of fishcake. Chef Lacey Coffin of VU Restaurant was crowned as the new Newfoundland and Labrador Fishcake Champion. […]
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Marine Atlantic is currently investigating mechanical issues with its newest vessel. In a statement, the corporation says in the coming days it will be determined if the Ala’suinu’s original enter service date of June 14 will be impacted. ‘Since the Ala’suinu’s arrival in Canada, Marine Atlantic has been focused on the many activities required to prepare […]
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A woman is seriously injured following an assault on Friday evening in the east end of St. John’s. The RNC responded to a report of an assault in progress, at an east end location just after 7:00PM on Friday evening. When officers arrived on scene they located a female with serious injuries. The female was […]
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Three candidates are running to be the next president of the FFAW. The fisheries union has released the full list of candidates running for 16 board seats. PRESIDENT 1. Dave Callahan2. Abe Solberg3. Dwan Street SECRETARY-TREASURER Jason Spingle (acclaimed) IRO SECTOR (7 SEATS): VICE PRESIDENT, INDUSTRIAL RETAIL OFFSHORE 1. Brenda King (Icewater)2. Doretta Strickland (OCI […]
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Women in Motorsport Canada has teamed up with Targa Newfoundland to promote the participation of Canadian girls and women in the rally and all other areas of motorsport. “Racing is for everyone,” said Leanne Junnila, the founder and director of WIMCanada. “That’s not just our group’s motto. Women belong in motorsport, period. We’re here to […]
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