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Farmer's Almanac Predicts More Temperate Weather as Solar Activity Eases
The 2025 Old Farmer's Almanac is predicting more temperate weather ahead as an active period of sunspot activity comes to an end. It's long been known that solar flares and sunspots have a direct impa...
Aug 28, 2024
Epic 274-Day Cruise Arriving Early in St. John's
Nearly 2,500 travellers who have spent the last 8 months sailing around the world on a cruise ship are docking in the capital city tomorrow, a couple of days ahead of schedule. Royal Caribbean's inaug...
Aug 28, 2024 The Serenade of the Seas, via Royal Caribbean Cruises on YouTube.
Sheshatshiu Innu Elects New Band Council
The Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation has a new band council. The election was held on August 21st. Former Chief Eugene Hart has been elected as Chief to replace Etienne Rich. Councillors include Karen Pe...
Aug 28, 2024
Australia's 'Disconnect' Law Revives Canadian Debate
Australia has introduced new rules granting employees the 'right to disconnect' after work hours and a labour advocate believes that could reignite the conversation in Canada. The new rules essentiall...
Aug 28, 2024 Nathan Dumlao / Unsplash
Summer Games Organizers Revive In-School Catch The Spirit Program
Organizers of the 2025 Canada Summer Games have announced the official launch of a teaching resource to help kids in grades K-9 learn about the benefits of physical activity and sport. The Catch the S...
Aug 27, 2024 (Photo: Canada Games)
Gonzaga Students Reunite, Celebrate 50 Years Since Reaching The Top
It's been half a century since four students from Gonzaga High School thrilled the province and impressed the nation by winning the Reach For The Top crown. Reach For The Top was a CBC show that featu...
Aug 27, 2024 From left, as they were seated 50 years ago, Peter Chafe, Tom Harrington, Sethu Reddy and Gerry Beresford. (X/Tom Harrington)
Roxon Named Co-Flag-Bearer For Team Canada at Paralympic Games
Newfoundland and Labrador's Katarina Roxon has been named one of Team Canada's two flag bearers for the opening ceremonies of the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. This is the medal-winning swimmer's 5t...
Aug 27, 2024 Katarina Roxon shown during an event in 2023. (VOCM News)
RNC Sharing Online Safety Tips for Students and Families as School Year Approaches
The RNC is reminding students, parents and families about the importance of online safety as the new school year approaches. Cyberbullying is an ever-present concern, not to mention a number of high-p...
Aug 27, 2024
Privacy Commissioner Recommends City of Corner Brook Release Withheld Files in ATIPP Review
The Privacy Commissioner's office has recommended that the City of Corner Brook release some files previously withheld in an access to information request. An ATIPP request was filed with the city reg...
Aug 27, 2024
NLTA Concerned About Unfilled Teacher Positions Ahead of New School Year
The start of a new school year is just over a week away, and the Teachers Association worries there are still a host of teaching positions that remain unfilled. NLTA President Trent Langdon says they ...
Aug 27, 2024
