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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, […]

The RNC are once again searching for a 15-year-old boy who was reported missing in the centre city area of St. John’s wearing a red hoodie, black pants, black shirt and white sneakers. Zachary Conway is described as five feet, six inches tall, with blonde hair and greenish-blue eyes. For context, Conway was most recently […]

The City of St. John’s is seeking input and recommendations from residents on the issue of violence and crime in the city. The city is looking for feedback from those with lived experiences with violence and/or crime and perceptions of safety, as well as recommendations on best practices in the community, identification of gaps, and […]