The Great Big Book Sale is back for another year, beginning Match 21st. But now, organizers are asking the public for donations of gently used Fiction, Non-Fiction and Children’s Books. The Canadian Federation of University Women St. John’s Great Big Book Sale is held each Spring, and the group says the success of each sale […]
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TechNL has teamed up with Pinnaguaq to present a series of free virtual workshops for students in grades 9-11 to help them garner technology and career skills. TechNL says the series of dynamic workshops will not only spark curiosity, but also empower students to explore the thrilling field of technology, unleash their potential and chart […]
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The SPCA in St. John’s was recently approved by council to build a new facility on East White Hills Rd. The organization has been fundraising for the new facility through their ‘Way Home Campaign‘ which will allow more space for more animals. The SPCA’s website says they have so far raised over $3.6 million – […]
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Several young athletes made their dreams of becoming a Canadian champion a reality on Saturday at the RA Centre in Ottawa, as the hard-earned hardware was distributed to the winners at the 2024 Canadian Under-18 Curling Championships. Team Newfoundland & Labrador #1, comprising skip Simon Perry, third Nicholas Codner, second/vice-skip Brayden Snow, lead Carter Holden […]
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The Newfoundland Growlers stomped the Greenville Swamp Rabbits 5-1 on Saturday night at Mary Brown’s Centre. Josh Mckechney opened the scoring for the Swamp Rabbits four minutes into the opening frame to give Greenville a 1-0 lead at the break. Isaac Johnson scored mid-way through the middle frame to tie the game at one a […]
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Some NL Hydro customers have reported receiving calls that seem to be from Hydro, demanding credit card info. These calls are not from Hydro and the company would never ask for credit card info over the phone. Anyone who suspects a scam call should hang up immediately and report the incident to the police. Customers […]
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Divers from Clean Harbours Initiative who initially secured to shipwreck that washed up on the local beach in Cape Ray, say they had to re-secure it over the weekend. Shawn Bath of Clean Harbours Initiative took to Facebook to say the last piece the group had tied on had broken off and drifted ashore. He […]
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Gander International Airport hosted special aircraft between February 7 and 8, 2024. Eight Royal Air Force (RAF) Eurofighter Typhoon jets and two Airbus A330 MRTT (Multi Role Tanker Transport) flew into the airport late in the day on February 7 and departed around midday on the 8th. The Eurofighter Typhoon, utilized by the Royal Air […]
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A two-vehicle collision at a busy St. John’s intersection on Saturday evening sent at least two people to hospital. Shortly before 8:00 p.m. emergency crews responded to the intersection of Prince Philip Drive and Portugal Cove Road. A sedan and a minivan had collided, causing significant damage to both vehicles. Paramedics assessed two young children, […]
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