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2 years ago
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Southern Shore Puglisevich Senior Breakers to Represent province at 2024 Allan Cup Challenge

The Southern Shore Puglisevich Senior Breakers has confirmed that the Ontario Hockey Association (OHA) has invited the former provincial champions to compete for the prestigious Allan Cup, Canada’s National Senior Hockey Championship. Canada’s oldest hockey championship will be held from April 20 to 27 in Dundas, Ontario. This year’s event, hosted by the Ontario Hockey […]

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2 years ago
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Chief Medical Officer of Health Encouraging Vaccinations Against Measles

The Chief Medical Officer of Health is reminding residents of the importance of vaccination against measles. Cases of measles are increasing globally. While measles vaccination rates have declined in Canada over the past several years, as people travel more in the coming months, an increase in measles cases is likely in this country. Measles is […]

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2 years ago
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Memorial University commerce students to host annual Business Day

On Friday, business students at Memorial University will host the 59th annual Business Day at the Delta Hotel St. John’s Conference Centre. Memorial University commerce students to host 59th annual Business Day The half-day conference is led and organized by the graduating class of the Bachelor of Commerce Program and is one of the oldest […]

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2 years ago
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CMHA-NL Partners with Ethree for Digital Mental Health and Wellness Course

The Canadian Mental Health Association of Newfoundland and Labrador and Ethree have collaborated to launch a new online course centred around enhancing mental health and wellness in the workplace. The interactive course takes about an hour to complete and is designed to elevate awareness and understanding of mental health issues, equip individuals with the skills […]

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2 years ago
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New Report Calls for Action to Address Rural Housing Crisis

A new study from Choices for Youth and Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador looked at 11 communities across the province to better understand rural housing needs. In eight of the 11 communities, the study found that one-third of renters were living in unaffordable housing and that, since 2019, there has been a ten-fold increase in emergency […]

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2 years ago
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Federal Housing Announcement in St. John’s

There will be a federal housing announcement in St. John’s today. Minister of Labour and Seniors and Member of Parliament for St. John’s South—Mount Pearl Seamus O’Regan, MP Joanne Thompson, and St. John’s Mayor Danny Breen will make the announcement today on Charter Avenue. The announcement takes place at 11:00 a.m.

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2 years ago
News, Traffic, Travel

Mostly fair driving conditions across the province

Across the Island, roads are bare in most areas. There is shoulder erosion from Conception Harbour to Holyrood and from the Salmonier Line to TCH. Roads are partly snow-covered in the Springdale area. Roads across Labrador are mostly bare and wet with a few partly snow-covered areas in the southeast. The MV Grace Sparkes will […]

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2 years ago
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Two teens arrested following incident in St. John’s

Wednesday evening the RNC responded to a report of threats against a person at a residence in the west end of St. John’s. A 14-year-old female was arrested and charged with assault and uttering threats. A 14-year-old male was also arrested for an outstanding warrant. Both of the individuals were held in custody to appear […]

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2 years ago
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Most fuel prices down slightly

Most all fuel costs less today. Gasoline is down 1.3 cents per litre. Diesel on the Island and in western Labrador decreased by 1.5 cents. Stove oil is down 1.34 cents on the Island and down 1.20 cents in western Labrador. Propane is down 1.6 cents. The only fuel to see an increase is furnace […]

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2 years ago
News, Politics

Opposition MHAs outraged after House of Assembly closes until Budget Day

Opposition MHAs are expressing outrage after learning the House of Assembly has been adjourned until Budget Day next Wednesday. At the end of yesterday’s private member’s debate, Speaker Derek Bennett announced: “This House do stand adjourned until Wednesday, March the 20th, at 2 p.m.” That’s when Finance Minister Siobhan Coady is scheduled to deliver her […]

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