Canada is on the board. Valerie Maltais captured a bronze medal in the women’s 300m long track speed skating event today at the 2026 Winter Olympics. She finished in three minutes 56.93 seconds. Francesca Lollobrigida of Italy won gold. The 35-year-old Quebec native is already one of Canada’s most decorated athletes. Maltais accomplished a rare […]
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Residents in Conception Bay North who have been victims of recent break and enters have come together to start a petition, fighting for change on the North Shore. The petition titled ‘Immediate Action on Break-Ins and Public Safety in the CBN Area’ already has over 150 signatures. Within the petition it states that the undersigned […]
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The Iceberg Alley performance tent will be taking a one-year break in 2026. Organizers of the festival made the announcement on social media. “Due to scheduling challenges and the increasing competitiveness of securing the level of talent our audiences have come to expect, the Iceberg Alley Performance Tent will be taking a one-year break in […]
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The Newfoundland Regiment scored five unanswered in an impressive 5-2 win over the Charlottetown Islanders on Friday night at the Eastlink Centre. Trailing 2-0 late in the second period, Alexis Michaud finally found a breakthrough for Newfoundland with 1:56 left in the middle frame to get the visitors within one with 20 minutes left to […]
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Burin Peninsula RCMP welcomed a special recruit just before the holiday season – their Constable-for-a-Day, Conor Matthews. Eight-year-old Conor was diagnosed with a form of brain cancer in 2024. Through his surgery, radiation and chemotherapy, he shared his dream of joining the RCMP one day. So, once Conor was officially in remission, the Burin Peninsula detachment and […]
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Canada has won its first medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Speedskater Valérie Maltais won bronze in the women’s 3,000 metres at the Milano Cortina Games on Saturday. Maltais, who is from from La Baie, Que., finished in a time of 3:56.93 behind gold medallist Francesca Lollobrigida of Italy and silver medallist Ragne Wiklund of […]
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Over the past several months, the price of gold has surged to record levels, up more than 50 per cent compared to this time last year. The owners of Bogart’s Jewellers say the spike is opening new opportunities for customers. At its peak just last month, gold broke the five-thousand-dollar mark, reaching approximately $5,500 an […]
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The City of St. John’s is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Applause Awards, recognizing individuals, groups, and organizations who make a meaningful difference in our community. “The Applause Awards are an opportunity to shine a light on the people and organizations who help shape the spirit and success of our city,” said Mayor Danny […]
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Bay St. George RCMP arrested a 63-year-old man last Tuesday after a search of a Stephenville Crossing home resulted in the seizure of illicit drugs, a firearm and cash. On January 27, police executed a search warrant authorized under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act at a residence on Station Road in Stephenville Crossing. Inside the home […]
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The Newfoundland Regiment will host the Socks and Underwear Toss, presented by Cal LeGrow and in support of The Gathering Place during their Feb. 20 home game against the Cape Breton Eagles. Regiment fans can help support this initiative by bringing new socks and underwear – with a particular demand for underwear – to the contest […]
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