The Liberal Party held its Biennial General Meeting and Convention this weekend which included the election of a new party president. The virtual meeting was an afternoon of bylaw and policy updates, awards and an election of a new board executive. John Whelan won the presidential role by acclamation. Whelan was the Liberal Party’s candidate […]
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The Newfoundland Regiment have won seven straight games thanks to another 4-1 victory over the Cape Breton Eagles on Saturday night at the Mary Brown’s Centre. Newfoundland again started strong but had to show a little more patience than the night before. The breakthrough came with 75 seconds left in the first period when Louis-Francois […]
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Heartbreak for Canadian hockey fans today as the United States scored in overtime, defeating Canada, 2-1 to win gold in Italy. The United States opened the scoring in the first period but Cale Makar would tie the game, forcing overtime. Canada had a number of opportunities to win, with US goaltender Connor Hellebuyck making key […]
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An estimated 30 centimetres of snow has already fallen in the St. John’s metro region as a winter storm continues to affect eastern Newfoundland. The snow began late Saturday and intensified overnight, bringing heavy snowfall and blowing snow to the region Sunday morning. High winds have reduced visibility and created hazardous travel conditions. Environment Canada […]
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Anne Chafe will be retiring from her position as CEO of The Rooms Corporation in May. Chafe has been with The Rooms since 2007. She served as Interim CEO beginning in July 2019 and was appointed CEO in June 2020 through a recommendation of the Independent Appointments Commission. Her previous leadership roles within the organization include Director of the […]
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The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation is advising athletes throughout Newfoundland and Labrador that provincial sport organizations are now accepting applications for the 2026 Athletic Excellence Fund. The Athletic Excellence Fund supports local athletes by providing financial assistance to help offset costs associated with training and competition. Funding is provided to athletes through […]
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The province is modernizing and expanding the Accessible Taxi Grant Program to provide more options for people who require accessible transportation. The program will be renamed the Accessible Taxi and Busing Grant. Eligibility is being expanded so that more people and organizations can apply. This now includes individuals, businesses, non-profit organizations, Indigenous governments and organizations, […]
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RCMP Federal Policing – Eastern Region welcomes the convictions and sentencing of Asian Htoo and Rodrigues Ryan, arrested after separate searches and arrests in January 2025. On Jan. 14, 2025, 26-year-old Asian Htoo was arrested for possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking. A subsequent search of his vehicle and residence resulted […]
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Promoting work by women and artists of marginalized genders, the Women’s Work Festivalreturns for its 20th installment from March 1-8 in St. John’s, Ktaqmkuk (Newfoundland and Labrador). The Women’s Work Festival present plays-in-progress readings: PAZ by Alicia Payne; a child goes missing after her Filipina nanny is fired. Modern Vintage by Amy House; Lorraine and Ethel, sisters in their […]
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Derek Coffey has been appointed as City Manager with the City of St. John’s. In this role, Coffey will provide overall leadership for the City’s administration, oversee municipal operations, and support council in delivering programs and services to residents. “On behalf of Council, I am very pleased to welcome Derek into the role of City […]
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