2 years ago
Reflections: Memories of 1972
Jim Furlong reflects on memories of 1972, including the old Paramount Theatre and construction of the Come by Chance refinery.
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2 years ago
Byelection called in Baie Verte-Green Bay for May 27
The byelection has been called in Baie Verte-Green Bay for May 27 to fill the vacancy left by Brian Warr. • Election Day – Monday, May 27. Polls will be open from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. • Advance Poll – Tuesday, May 21. Polls will be open from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. • […]
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2 years ago
ATV Road Access Begins in Corner Brook May 1
ATVs will be allowed to operate on some Corner Brook roads once again on May 1. The following roads are designated as ATV routes in the city: Due to the landslide and uphill safety concerns the trail between Stan Dawe and Confederation Drive is off-limits until engineers advise it is safe to do so.
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2 years ago
New Board Members Elected at Energy NL Annual General Meeting
Energy NL held its 2024 Annual General Meeting in St. John’s on Thursday. Results of member elections were announced as new members joined the Board of Directors and outgoing members were thanked for their contribution. Jeremy Whittle, Chief Operating Officer of Crosbie, began his one-year term as Chair of the Board of Directors. Richard Mandeville, […]
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2 years ago
Applications Open for Well-Being Week Grants
The provincial government is inviting applications from community-based organizations to hold and promote events during Well-Being Week 2024. Scheduled for September 22-28, Well-Being Week is focused on creating awareness of the social determinants of health and how they contribute to an individual’s health and well-being. Community-based organizations can apply for up to $1,000 to host events pending […]
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2 years ago
Police investigating suspicious fire in Labrador City
The RNC is investigating a residential fire in Labrador City. Shortly before 12:30 a.m. on Wednesday, officers responded to a fire at an apartment complex located on Cavendish Crescent. Responding officers observed smoke and fire at the ground level of the building. The Labrador City Fire Department were at the scene engaging fire suppression efforts. […]
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2 years ago
Province partners to support growth of housing sector
The provincial government has announced a partnership with the Community Housing Transformation Centre to establish a $1.5 million Newfoundland and Labrador Community Housing Growth Fund. The fund will support non-profit, co-operative and Indigenous organizations and registered charities in the creation of affordable housing and will be used to complete planning and pre-development work. Funding is available to support a […]
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2 years ago
Rainfall, Freezing Rain Warnings in effect to start the week
A slow-moving area of low-pressure east of the Island, combined with a stationary front over Labrador, is going to drive heavy rain and the potential for freezing rain over parts of the Northern Peninsula and southeastern Labrador to begin the upcoming work week. The Environment and Climate Change Canada Weather Office in Gander has issued […]
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2 years ago
Shed destroyed by fire, two homes damaged
A late-evening fire in the centre of St. John’s has destroyed a shed and caused damage to two homes. Fire crews were called to a home on Hoyles Avenue at about 9:00 p.m.. What was initially reported as house fire turned out to be a shed fully ablaze as firefighters arrived. Crews quickly brought the […]
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