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3 years ago
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Grant Thornton Foundation donates $365,000 to support mental health and addictions services across Canada

This Mental Health Week, the charitable foundation of leading Canadian accounting and business advisory firm Grant Thornton LLP is providing a $365,000 gift to national charity A Dollar A Day Foundation, in support of its mission to narrow the gap between the need for, and the availability of, mental health and addictions services in Canada. […]

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3 years ago
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Funding Will Facilitate Water and Sewer Upgrades in the Town of Salmon Cove

A joint investment of approximately $300,000 by the Provincial Government and the Town of Salmon Cove will support water and sewer system upgrades under the Municipal Capital Works Program.  The project involves sewer connection for homes in the Pine Grove Avenue area, along with upgrades to the existing water system. On Ruben Penney Lane, upgrades […]

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3 years ago
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RCMP investigates theft at Canadian Coast Guard Site in Heart’s Content

The RCMP is investigating the theft of copper wire from the Canadian Coast Guard’s VHF site in Heart’s Content. The theft occurred on April 29, shortly before 2:30 a.m. Two suspects arrived at the site in a vehicle, forced entry onto the property, climbed a tower and stole copper grounding wire.   The vehicle is a […]

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3 years ago
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Youths arrested after disturbance  in St. John’s

On Tuesday afternoon the RNC responded to a business in the center city area of St. John’s in relation to a disturbance. As a result of the investigation a male youth was arrested for assault with a weapon and a female youth was arrested for assault. Both of the accused were held to appear in court this […]

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3 years ago
News, Sports

NLSA Announces new Executive Director

The Newfoundland and Labrador Soccer Association has welcomed Charlie Reid as its new Executive Director. Reid is a supporter of the game at the local level, he has been a parent volunteer, team manager for NLSA and Feildians teams and has served on the Feildians Athletic Association Board of Directors. “I’m passionate about the people, culture and communities of […]

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3 years ago
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Student Aid Applications Now Being Accepted for Upcoming Academic Year

Applications are now being accepted for post-secondary students seeking student financial aid for the upcoming academic year. Both the federal and provincial governments provide student financial assistance to residents of Newfoundland and Labrador. Both loans and grants are available to help students access and pay for post-secondary education. With one application, StudentAidNL will assess students for both federal and provincial financial assistance. More information […]

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3 years ago
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Abbott to Bring Greetings at NL Construction Association Build Expo

Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure John Abbott will bring greetings at the Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association Build Expo today.  The event will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the Jack Byrne Regional Sport and Entertainment Centre in Torbay. The Build Expo is Newfoundland and Labrador’s largest commercial and industrial construction trade expo showcasing the latest […]

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3 years ago
News, Traffic, Travel

Wet and foggy morning drive

Across Newfoundland, roads are wet with water buildup in some areas. There is also fog across the Avalon Peninsula and south coast which is reducing visibility. Across Labrador, roads are dry from Wabush to Goose Bay and wet for southeastern areas. Marine Atlantic and provincial ferries are on time. At the St. John’s International Airport, WestJet flights 560 and 561 are […]

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3 years ago
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Today is McHappy Day 

Today is McHappy Day at McDonald’s locations across the country. On McHappy Day, a portion of proceeds from every McDonald’s menu item sold all day long goes to RMHC NL to raise critical funds for our programs and the families with sick children we support. Ronald McDonald House Charities Newfoundland and Labrador helps keep families […]

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3 years ago
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Port au Port Church Wins ‘Next Great Save’ Competition

The National Trust has announced the winner of the Next Great Save competition. The First Prize was awarded to Our Lady of Mercy Heritage Church in Port au Port. The church will receive $50,000. The wooden structure, dating back to 1925, stands as the largest of its kind in Newfoundland. The church needs to be […]

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