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Immersive Tour of Vincent Van Gogh's Work on Display at St. John's Convention Centre
The work of Vincent Van Gogh, the master, yet tortured, Dutch artist, still moves people to this day. While Van Gogh's paintings didn't capture a lot of attention during his lifetime, they now captiva...
Jul 19, 2024
Aviva Canada Launching Program in Hopes of Combatting Rise in Vehicle Theft
Vehicle theft is on the rise across Atlantic Canada-increasing by 34 per cent between 2021 and 2023. That's according to Aviva Canada which is trying to shed greater light on the problem and help prot...
Jul 19, 2024
RCMP to Provide Details on Violent Online Network Targeting Youth
RCMP have called a news conference for this morning to warn the public about what they're calling a "violent online network" that is targeting young people. No other details have been released at this...
Jul 19, 2024
Search Underway For Fishing Vessel Overdue off Northeast Coast
A search is continuing for a fishing vessel reported overdue off the northeast coast of Newfoundland yesterday. The last communication with the 56-foot Elite Navigator was around 11 p.m. Wednesday nig...
Jul 19, 2024 (Photo Courtesy Mark Blundon/Marine Traffic)
Applications Open for Provincial Harvester Enterprise Loan Program
Applications are now open for the province's Harvester Enterprise Loan Program. The program is a rejigged version of the Fisheries Loan Guarantee Program that expands supports for independent harveste...
Jul 18, 2024
Metro Housing Starts Not on Par With Population Growth: Report
Housing starts are not keeping up with demand as the Northeast Avalon saw an influx of some 7,000 people last year. The growth was primarily driven by newcomers-including temporary foreign workers, an...
Jul 18, 2024
7-Year-Old Boy Missing From Downtown St. John's Safely Located
A child, reported missing in the capital city's downtown has been found safe and sound. The news came as a great relief to family and friends who suffered some anxious moments after the child wandered...
Jul 18, 2024
Two People Eyeing PC Nomination in Waterford Valley
A second person is going to be on the nomination ballot for the PC Party in an upcoming byelection. There will be a byelection to fill Waterford Valley, which had been represented by Liberal Tom Osbor...
Jul 18, 2024
Qalipu First Nation Weighs in on DFO Cod Fishery Decision
An Indigenous group is the latest to pressure the federal government to reconsider the resumption of the commercial cod fishery. Offshore draggers are going to be allowed in, but that's the same group...
Jul 18, 2024 Qalipu First Nation Band Chief Jenny Brake (File photo)
Seamus O'Regan Resigning From Cabinet; Not Seeking Re-Election
A cabinet shuffle is coming to fill the gap left by the resignation of Newfoundland MP Seamus O'Regan. The member for St. John's South-Mount Pearl today confirmed that that he will step down as the Mi...
Jul 18, 2024
