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9 months ago
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Construction work for replacement of Quidi Vidi Slipway scheduled to begin early 2026

Construction work for the replacement of the Quidi Vidi Slipway is scheduled to begin early in the new year. It’s one of the city’s most iconic waterfront structures. Earlier this year, after residents rallied to save the site, the city committed to rebuilding the slipway. Now the city says in preparation for construction the contractor […]

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9 months ago
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More Than $70,000 in food and cash donated at the Downtown St. John’s Christmas Parade

The final results are in – 10,767 pounds of food, valued at $39,192, along with $6,554 in cash donations, were gathered from parade-goers. Combined with Newfoundland Power’s donation of $25,000, the total value of this year’s contributions is an impressive $70,746. A record number of Newfoundland Power employees, retirees, and their families volunteered along the […]

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9 months ago
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Man charged with impaired driving following three-vehicle crash late Friday night

A man is facing impaired driving charges following a three-vehicle crash in Portugal Cove-St. Philips on Friday night. Shortly before 10:00 p.m. emergency crews responded to a collision involving three vehicles on Portugal Cove Road. Responding officers had reason to believe one of the drivers involved was impaired by alcohol. As a result, the individual […]

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9 months ago
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Driver taken to hospital following single-vehicle crash on Saturday afternoon

The driver of an SUV was taken to hospital after crashing into a tree in downtown St. John’s on Saturday afternoon. At about 1:30 p.m. emergency crews responded to the intersection of King’s Bridge Road and Forest Road. The driver of an SUV had crashed into a tree, causing extensive damage to the front of […]

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9 months ago
Justice, News

Burin Peninsula RCMP asking for assistance locating Cindy Inkpen

Burin Peninsula RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 59-year-old Cindy Inkpen. She was last seen around 2:00 p.m. today, Friday, Dec. 19, in the Marystown area. She was driving a 2015 4-door Toyota Corolla, dark blue in colour and with NL license plate HZN 025. Police and her family are concerned for her […]

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9 months ago
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Canada Post says Santa’s letters are getting through

According to Canada Post, millions of little Canadians who write to Santa with their wish lists will get a response this year. A month-long strike by over 50,000 postal workers last year meant Santa couldn’t respond to letters, but don’t worry kids, Santa is reading every one. Canada Post spokesman Phil Legault says more than […]

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9 months ago
Health, News

NL Health Services and Nunatsiavut Government outline process for sharing patient feedback

NL Health Services and Nunatsiavut Government’s Department of Health and Social Development (DHSD) value patient feedback as it helps to continuously improve services for patients and their families. We want to ensure the public is aware of the processes in place for sharing feedback: compliments, concerns or suggestions related to the delivery of health-care services […]

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9 months ago
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As Christmas nears, debt expert warns shoppers not to go into the red

It’s the last weekend before Christmas, it means many people are racing to check off those gift lists. But one debt solutions expert is reminding residents not to go in the red this holiday season.  It’s easy to get carried away this time of year, and end up in debt. Nancy Snedden with BDO Debt […]

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9 months ago
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Province’s top-billing eye doctor suspended

Newfoundland and Labrador’s College of Physicians and Surgeons has suspended the licence of the province’s top-billing doctor. The college’s website says Dr. Harry Dang’s licence was suspended on Dec.5, though it does not say why. A notice on the province’s medical association website says Dang was an award-winning ophthalmologist who practised at the Jackman Eye […]

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9 months ago
Business, News

Atlantic Canada cruise industry poised for strong 2025 season

Atlantic Canada celebrated a dynamic 2025 cruise season defined by inaugural visits, significant milestones, and strong collaboration across the region. The 2025 season opened on March 10 with PONANT’s Le Commandant Charcot making its first winter call in Corner Brook, and concluded on Nov. 19 when AIDA Cruises’ AIDAdiva departed Halifax, Nova Scotia. Between the […]

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