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5 months ago
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Newfoundland Power accepting grant applications for EnviroFest 2026

Newfoundland Power is celebrating nearly three decades of EnviroFest, the cornerstone of the company’s community-based Environmental Commitment Program. Applications are now open for EnviroFest 2026, supporting community projects that promote sustainability and positive environmental action across the province. This year, five grants of up to $6,000 each will be awarded to successful applicants. Organizations interested […]

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5 months ago
Business, News, Politics

Canadian Taxpayers Federation call for City Hall salary cuts to avoid tax hikes

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling on St. John’s City Council to rein in senior salaries at city hall instead of hiking taxes on residents. “Before City Hall comes looking for more money from families, it should take a hard look at the six-figure salaries already on the payroll,” said Devin Drover, CTF Atlantic Director […]

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5 months ago
News, Politics

Province provides update on Operating Grant Program for child care providers

The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development is providing an update on consultations on the provincial government’s Operating Grant Program, which is a voluntary program that helps child care services provide affordable child care for families throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. As part of the proposed changes to the Operating Grant Program: The department is […]

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5 months ago
Arts & Entertainment, News

Alan Doyle, The Beaches, Shanneyganock among headliners for 2026 George Street Festival

The lineup has been released for the 2026 George Street Festival in St. John’s, with two of the seven days yet to be announce. The 41st annual festival will run from Thursday, July 30 to Wednesday, Aug. 5. The lineup for night one and four of the festival are yet to be determined. On night […]

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5 months ago
Arts & Entertainment, News

20th Annual Trails Tales Tunes Festival set for May 15-24

The organizers of the Trails Tales Tunes Festival (TTT) are welcoming the world to Norris Point and the Gros Morne region for this annual 10-day celebration of arts, culture, entertainment and place. The extensive schedule of events along with ticketing info is available at www.trailstalestunes.ca. where you will also find the impressive full list of […]

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Juno Award Winner 2026
5 months ago
Arts & Entertainment, News

Juno-winning gospel artist Steve Bell coming to Mount Pearl

Juno award-winning gospel singer and songwriter Steve Bell is bringing his Atlantic Canada tour to Mount Pearl on March 29. Bell will perform at Church of the Good Shepherd at 7 p.m. The Manitoba-born singer has recorded 23 albums over a career that began when a Catholic priest gave him $10,000 to record his first […]

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5 months ago
Local News, News, Traffic, Travel

Temporary road closures to facilitate Team Gushue Highway construction

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure is advising the motoring public of upcoming road closures between March 25 and July 31 which are necessary to facilitate the ongoing completion of the final phase of Team Gushue Highway: A detour will be in place via Ruby Line and Southlands Boulevard or via Ruby Line and Bay […]

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5 months ago
Justice, News

Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP arrests impaired driver who fled crash scene

Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP arrested a 29-year-old man on Sunday morning after responding to a vehicle rollover in Botwood. The driver, who had fled the scene, was located by police and charged with impaired operation. Just after 3:00 a.m. on March 15, police responded a report of a vehicle rollover on Fernwood Drive. The Botwood Fire […]

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5 months ago
Business, News, Travel

Happy Valley-Goose Bay to introduce tourism tax

Another municipality has also announced it will introduce a tourist accommodation tax. Beginning April 1, Happy Valley-Goose Bay will implement a four per cent tax on the nightly rate of all tourist accommodations. The decision was made by the town’s council in mid-December but was announced in a public advisory late last week. The town […]

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St. John's
5 months ago
News, Weather

Weather Forecast: Saturday, March 21

A mix of sun and cloud today will give way to increasing cloud and developing snow across parts of the province tonight. Here’s a look at your forecast. St. John’s/Bonavista TodayA mix of sun and cloud becoming cloudy this afternoon. Wind becoming southeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 early this afternoon. High zero. UV index […]

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