A collaboration to support better mental health between Corporal Tom Roach of Mary’s Harbour RCMP and Mental Health and Addictions Counsellor Grace Reyes of Labrador Grenfell Health has resulted in the installation of what is believed to be the first ‘Wind Phone’ in Labrador. The ‘Wind Phone’ is a concept originally developed in Japan to […]
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Members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 1615 at Memorial University have ratified a new four-year collective agreement. The agreement includes improvements to language, pay, and benefits for workers. All classifications will receive an 8% wage increase over four years in addition to a one- time prorated $2000 retention bonus. In addition, CUPE […]
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There are many reports of sharks on lines this year once again during the recreational fishery, and while it may be thrilling and nerve wracking for those who snag one, DFO is reminding there are rules for how to release them carefully. On occasion, sharks can wind up going for cod or other species as […]
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Canada’s NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is in the capital city. He’ll be joined by NDP Candidate for St. John’s East & former Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour President Mary Shortall at the Dominion supermarket on Lake Avenue in St. John’s. Singh will speak with media about high grocery prices, and plans to help people […]
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There was a unexpected jump at the pumps early Tuesday morning. The Public Utilities Board increased the price of diesel and home heating oil. Although there was no change in the price of gas, diesel is up by 8.3 cents per litre on the island and 9.3 cents in Labrador West. Furnace oil increased by […]
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The FFAW says it’s been a good season for capelin harvesters. The union says harvesters are reporting positive catch rates so far this fishing season. It’s optimistic that more favorable environmental conditions are leading to the growth of the capelin stock. Now they’re calling on the federal government to increase research. FFAW President Greg Pretty […]
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Tonight on Places To Go, Sharon Snow takes us on a tour of the Government House grounds with the Lieutenant Governor.
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With St. John’s hosting the 2025 Canada Summer Games, the clock is ticking to get all facilities upgraded. That means the Aquarena will temporarily shut its doors at the end of the summer. The Aquarena was first built in the 1970s, for the 1977 Canada Summer games. It’s a full circle moment, now as the […]
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Motorists this morning were greeted by a significant price hike at the pumps. The price of gas has gone up a little more than 6 cents while diesel has spiked by about 5 and 1/2 cents. Furnace and stove oil are up by around 5 cents while propane increases by nearly a cent and-a-half. While […]
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In some rivers around the province, dead salmon have been washing up. The cause is likely the high water temperatures, according to conservationists, but on the Gander and Exploit’s Rivers experienced anglers says there is reason to be concerned for the future. Don Pelly has been fishing the Exploit’s for over 60 years. He says […]
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