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The Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador today announced the call for nominations in the Fogo Island-Cape Freels Provincial District. Nominations open as of 2:30 pm today, Friday, February 23, 2024, and will remain open until 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 29. All nomination documentation can be obtained from and filed at: Liberal Party Headquarters Suite 115 – […]

Today marks 2 years of a full-scale invasion on Ukraine, and 10 years of the Ukrainian-Russian war. The Ukrainian Cultural Organization of Newfoundland and Labrador held a service today at the Basilica in St. John’s to remember those lost by Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, and to honour those still fighting. Members of the […]

TechNL says it’s time to mark your calendars as techNL Innovation Week 2024 is set to happen October 1 – 3. The week will be filled with expert speakers, facilitated breakout sessions, networking events, and celebrations. This year’s event marks year 11 for the annual Innovation Week. For now, the organization says to save the […]

Last month inflation in Canada was at 2.9 per cent, a decrease from 3.4 per cent in December. The cost of food purchased from stores increased by 3.4 per cent, compared with December when prices increased 4.7 per cent. This resulted in downward pressure on the all-items. Grocery prices remain elevated. Lower prices for airfares and […]

Over the next week, there will be several virtual ERs operating around the province. At the Connaigre Peninsula Health Centre in Harbour Breton, there will be a Virtual ER until Tuesday at 8:00 a.m., and from February 28 at 8:00 a.m. until Thursday at 8:00 a.m. There will also be a virtual ER at the […]

The 2024 NL Games opening ceremonies begins this evening at 7PM in Gander. The NL Games is in the Olympics for our provincial athletes. Many of these competitors will go on to compete at the Atlantic, National and International ranks. In fact, the Games’ alumni is a who’s-who of sports in Newfoundland and Labrador. NTV […]

The Provincial Government is marking an improvement in American Marten (Island of Newfoundland Population) numbers by downlisting its status from Threatened to Vulnerable under the provincial Endangered Species Act. Newfoundland Marten is one of only 14 mammal species native to the Island of Newfoundland. The population is geographically isolated, and genetically and ecologically distinct. First […]

The RNC is warning the public of the dangerous use of illicit drugs following recent sudden deaths. Over the last week, there have been five deaths on the Northeast Avalon and in Labrador. While the deaths are all under investigation by the RNC and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, police believe there is […]

Each year in February, tens of thousands of Canadians step outside the warmth and comfort of home to shine a light of welcome and compassion in their communities.  Choices for Youth is hosting their annual ‘Coldest Night of The Year‘ – a family-friendly fundraising walk in support of local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger, […]