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News

Province Celebrates World Fisheries Day

To mark World Fisheries Day 2025, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is highlighting the vital role the fishing industry has played in supporting the province’s economy and rural communities. Celebrated annually on November 21, World Fisheries Day recognizes the value of local fisheries and their importance in supporting coastal communities and the global economy. Newfoundland and Labrador is home to thousands of people who contribute to the province’s fishing industry […]

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News

Seniors’ Advocate urges public to remember older adults this holiday season

As the holiday season fast approaches and gift donations ramp up across the province, Newfoundland and Labrador’s Seniors’ Advocate is reminding the public not to overlook older adults who may also need support this time of year. The Advocate says many seniors in the province face loneliness, financial strain, and challenges accessing basic necessities, particularly […]

2 days ago

News, Politics

On National Housing Day, NDP Leader calls for urgent action on affordable housing crisis

As National Housing Day is marked across the country, Newfoundland and Labrador NDP Leader Jim Dinn is calling for urgent action to address what he describes as a deepening affordable housing crisis in the province. Dinn says the availability of affordable housing must become a top priority, pointing to a surge in demand for public […]

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Business, News

Crust Craft Bakery Hosts Grand Reopening Event Today

Crust Craft Bakery reopened its doors last month in their new location at Choices for Youth’s Social Enterprise and Innovation Hub. To celebrate the opening of their new space, Crust Craft Bakery is hosting an official Grand Reopening. Crust Craft Bakery not only offers delicious pizza and baked goods but also provides life-changing training and […]

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Justice, News

Police investigating theft from construction site, seeking public assistance

Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP is investigating the theft of construction tools from a job site Wednesday, and are asking anyone with information about the theft or the location of the tools to contact police. On November 19 around 11:40 p.m., officers responded to a call from an electrical crew working on a residential construction site […]

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News

WorkplaceNL holds average assessment rate steady again for 2026

WorkplaceNL has announced that its average assessment rate for 2026 will remain steady at $1.73 per $100 of assessable payroll. This rate includes a temporary discount of $0.21, helping maintain cost stability for employers across the province. While the average rate is $1.73, employers’ rates will vary based on their industry group’s claims experience as […]

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News

Energy Sector comes together today in support of young adults with cancer at 4th Shave for the Brave

The 4th Energy Shave for the Brave is set to be another monumental event with the energy sector coming together in support of Young Adult Cancer Canada (YACC, a national organization based in St. John’s that offers supportive services and programming to provide support, information, and inspiration to Canadians diagnosed with cancer under the age […]

2 days ago

Health, News

NL Health Services advising of Virtual ER on Bell Island today

Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services is advising the public that emergency services are being supported through a Virtual ER physician at Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre on Bell Island on: Friday, November 21, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. until Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. When a virtual ER is operating: Residents can proceed […]

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News

Woman in Stolen Car Leads Police on Chase

Last night, a woman in a stolen car with false plates led police on a chase before being arrested. Around 8:30PM, RNC on Lemarchant Road in St. John’s noticed the false plate and attempted a traffic stop, but the 40-year old female driver sped away. Luckily, other officers were waiting where she attempted to ditch […]

2 days ago

Local News, News

Police Arrest Man Going Through Cars Less Than 24 Hours After His Release

RNC arrested a man who was violating his probation less than 24 hours after his release. At 8:30 last evening, police received a report that a 26-year old man had failed to comply with his release orders. Shortly after 10pm, the man was found attempting to go through cars by McNeil Street in St. John’s. […]