Rogues nets big win over Albany; historic night for all-star point guard
The Newfoundland Rogues returned to the Mary Browns Center and emerged victorious against the Albany Patroons by a final score of 118-111. It was a historic night for the Rogues. They not only got some revenge against the Patroons, who eliminated them from the TBL playoffs last season, but it was also a historic night […]
Read more$10.4 million in funding announced for the City of St. John’s to create more affordable homes
Minister of Labour and MP for St. John’s South-Mount Pearl Seamus O’Regan announced $10.4 million dollars in funding to create more affordable homes in the City of St. John’s. The money will see over 280 new homes built in St. John’s over the next three years, and an aim to build 4,100 homes in the […]
Read moreSouthern 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 […]
Read moreChief 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 […]
Read moreMemorial 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 […]
Read moreCMHA-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 […]
Read moreNew 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 […]
Read moreFederal 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.
Read moreMostly 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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