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3 months ago
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N.L. joins other provinces in direct-to-consumer alcohol sales

The province has signed an agreement to allow direct-to-consumer (DTC) alcohol sales for personal consumption.   Through this agreement, eligible wineries, breweries, cideries, and distilleries will be permitted to sell and ship directly to consumers across participating provinces, broadening access to products made in Canada and creating opportunities for local producers to expand their customer base.   […]

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3 months ago
News

Province Increasing Coverage for Patients with Cleft Lip or Palate

The provincial government is responding to concerns from families of children with cleft lip and palate by increasing coverage. Government will now cover the initial assessment fee of approximately $120, retroactive to October 1, 2025l. As well, the cap per treatment will be increased to $6.656, retroactive to April 1, 2026, and the government will […]

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3 months ago
Business, News

Fuel prices rise across the board in weekend adjustment

Fuel prices were up across the board in the latest adjustment from the Public Utilities Board on Saturday. The changes to maximum prices reflect recent changes in market commodity prices. The changes to maximum fuel prices are as follows:

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3 months ago
Arts & Entertainment, News

Keith Urban sings out Night 3 of Churchill Park Music Festival in the rain

The rain may have rolled in, but that didn’t stop thousands of people from enjoying night 3 of the Churchill Park Music Festival on Friday. Country music legend Keith Urban headlined a night that started off with Damien Follet, Dallas Smith and Russell Dickerson. “Rain jackets on. Boots covered in mud. Voices completely gone,” festival […]

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3 months ago
Business, Local News, News

St. John’s Farmers’ Market celebrates 18th birthday this weekend

The St. John’s Farmers’ Market is inviting the public to its weekend festivities celebrating their 18th Birthday and 8th year at their current home, 245 Freshwater Road. ‘ A two-day market filled with activities and entertainment, and as always free for the public to attend. And like a classic birthday party there will be cake, […]

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3 months ago
News

Blood donors urgently needed across the country as supply drops 20 per cent

Canadian Blood Services is calling on eligible people across Canada to book a donation appointment after the blood supply declined by nearly 20 per cent since June 1. While a seasonal decline is expected during the summer months and factored into planning, appointment bookings have fallen well below typical summer patterns. Donors of all blood […]

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3 months ago
News

7th annual Wheels for Wishes car show takes place in support of Candlelighters

Hundreds of automotive enthusiasts and families gathered in St. John’s on Saturday for the 7th Annual Wheels for Wishes Car Show, an event that combined a passion for vehicles with a commitment to supporting children and families facing childhood cancer. The show featured something for everyone, with an impressive display of classic cars, local vendors […]

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3 months ago
Justice, News

Woman arrested after brief foot chase in St. John’s

A 30-year-old woman is facing court after being arrested following a brief foot pursuit in St. John’s. RNC officers were on routine patrol in the area of Carter’s Hill Place and Livingstone Street when they spotted a woman they recognized and knew was wanted on outstanding arrest warrants. As officers approached, the woman fled on […]

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3 months ago
News, Weather

Weather Forecast: Saturday, July 25

Most of Newfoundland and Labrador is set for a warm and sunny weekend, while showers will linger across parts of the Avalon Peninsula early Saturday. St. John’s / Bonavista TodayShowers end during the afternoon in St. John’s, followed by cloudy skies as fog patches gradually dissipate. Rainfall amounts near 5 mm. High 21 with a […]

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3 months ago
News, Politics

Wakeham returns from premiers’ meetings at Council of the Federation

Premier Tony Wakeham was in Prince Edward Island this week for the annual Council of the Federation meeting, where Canada’s premiers gathered before meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney. NTV’s Marykate O’Neill has more on what came out of those meetings.

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