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2 months ago
Arts & Entertainment, News

Churchill Park Music Festival ends for another year

Two weekends of blockbuster performances came to an end Saturday night at the 2026 Churchill Park Music Festival. Timber, Serena Ryder, Phillip Phillips and Matchbox Twenty closed out the final day of performances in what has become an annual signature music festival in St. John’s. This year’s event drew tens of thousands of music fans […]

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2 months ago
Health, News

Nurse suspended for professional misconduct involving patient photo

A Newfoundland and Labrador licensed practical nurse has been found guilty of professional misconduct after taking a photo of a vulnerable patient and sending it to a colleague along with inappropriate text messages. The complaint against Trina Noble stemmed from an incident at the Baie Verte Peninsula Health Care Centre in October 2021 while she […]

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2 months ago
Justice, News

Man charged after six-year-old seriously injured in St. John’s hit-and-run

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) has laid charges following a vehicle-pedestrian collision in St. John’s. At approximately 7:45 p.m. Thursday (July 23), Operational Patrol Services responded to the intersection of Thorburn Road and Larkhall Street where a child had been struck by a vehicle. Prior to police arrival, the suspect vehicle had fled from the […]

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2 months ago
News

N.L. joins other provinces in direct-to-consumer alcohol sales

The province has signed an agreement to allow direct-to-consumer (DTC) alcohol sales for personal consumption.   Through this agreement, eligible wineries, breweries, cideries, and distilleries will be permitted to sell and ship directly to consumers across participating provinces, broadening access to products made in Canada and creating opportunities for local producers to expand their customer base.   […]

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2 months ago
News

Province Increasing Coverage for Patients with Cleft Lip or Palate

The provincial government is responding to concerns from families of children with cleft lip and palate by increasing coverage. Government will now cover the initial assessment fee of approximately $120, retroactive to October 1, 2025l. As well, the cap per treatment will be increased to $6.656, retroactive to April 1, 2026, and the government will […]

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2 months ago
Business, News

Fuel prices rise across the board in weekend adjustment

Fuel prices were up across the board in the latest adjustment from the Public Utilities Board on Saturday. The changes to maximum prices reflect recent changes in market commodity prices. The changes to maximum fuel prices are as follows:

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2 months ago
Arts & Entertainment, News

Keith Urban sings out Night 3 of Churchill Park Music Festival in the rain

The rain may have rolled in, but that didn’t stop thousands of people from enjoying night 3 of the Churchill Park Music Festival on Friday. Country music legend Keith Urban headlined a night that started off with Damien Follet, Dallas Smith and Russell Dickerson. “Rain jackets on. Boots covered in mud. Voices completely gone,” festival […]

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2 months ago
Business, Local News, News

St. John’s Farmers’ Market celebrates 18th birthday this weekend

The St. John’s Farmers’ Market is inviting the public to its weekend festivities celebrating their 18th Birthday and 8th year at their current home, 245 Freshwater Road. ‘ A two-day market filled with activities and entertainment, and as always free for the public to attend. And like a classic birthday party there will be cake, […]

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2 months ago
News

Blood donors urgently needed across the country as supply drops 20 per cent

Canadian Blood Services is calling on eligible people across Canada to book a donation appointment after the blood supply declined by nearly 20 per cent since June 1. While a seasonal decline is expected during the summer months and factored into planning, appointment bookings have fallen well below typical summer patterns. Donors of all blood […]

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2 months ago
News

7th annual Wheels for Wishes car show takes place in support of Candlelighters

Hundreds of automotive enthusiasts and families gathered in St. John’s on Saturday for the 7th Annual Wheels for Wishes Car Show, an event that combined a passion for vehicles with a commitment to supporting children and families facing childhood cancer. The show featured something for everyone, with an impressive display of classic cars, local vendors […]

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