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Beaumont The Osprey’s Mate Lays An Egg, More Expected
Things are looking up, way up, for Beaumont the osprey. Newfoundand Power's Osprey NestCam shows that Beaumont's mate has laid an egg and more are expected. Last year was a heart-breaker for observers...
May 27, 2019
St. Matthew’s Teacher Receives Prime Minister’s Award For Teaching Excellence
A Grade three teacher at St. Matthew's School in St. John's has been awarded a Prime Minister's Award for Teaching Excellence in STEM Certificate of Achievement. This year's recipient, Nancy Ryan, eng...
May 27, 2019
Proposed Accessibility Legislation The Natural Step Forward, Says Association For Community Living
The Executive Director of the Newfoundland and Labrador Association for Community Living says the province's proposed accessibility legislation is a natural step forward. The main focus of the Associa...
May 27, 2019
Opening Of Two Provincial Parks Delayed
Snow and cool spring temperatures have forced the delayed opening of two provincial parks. The opening of Pistolet Bay on the tip of the Northern Peninsula has been delayed until June 7th, while the o...
May 27, 2019
Events Planned For National Health And Fitness Day
The City of St. John's, Memorial University and Newfoundland Kinesiology Association are gearing up for National Health and Fitness Day next Sunday. National Health and Fitness Day is a day to get out...
May 27, 2019
Province’s Spending Rates On Alcohol No Surprise, Says NLC
NLC says Statistics Canada figures from last year showing that Newfoundlanders and Labradorians spend more on booze than any other province in Canada bear out what they already know. The Liquor Commis...
May 27, 2019
Premier Reaffirms Sensitive Information Is Protected At Muskrat Inquiry
Premier Dwight Ball says he's not concerned by questions raised this week at the Muskrat Falls Inquiry from the general manager of the Muskrat Falls hydro project. Ron Power predicted that hundreds of...
May 27, 2019 (Image courtesy Nalcor)
“Bonfire” By Mary Pratt To Be Auctioned In Toronto
A recent visit to Newfoundland by Consignor Canadian Fine Art will help a local group with its ecological and educational programs. "Bonfire" by the late Mary Pratt had hung above the fireplace at the...
May 27, 2019 Mary Pratt's "Bonfire."
Third Party Push Polling Needs To Be Addressed, Says Political Scientist
A Memorial University political scientist agrees that something needs to be done to address third party "push polling" during an election campaign. Liberal Gerry Byrne was very vocal following the ele...
May 27, 2019
“Films On The Go” Series To Treat Travelers This Summer
St. John's International Airport is partnering with the St. John's International Women's Film Festival to launch "Films on the Go." as part of the YYT Entertainment Series. Over the summer months, pas...
May 27, 2019
