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NL's First-Ever Speedcubing Competition Coming to St. John's This June
The province will have its first-ever speedcubing competition this summer. "Speedcubing" is the act of solving twisty puzzles-such as a classic 3x3x3 Rubik's Cube-as fast as possible. Speedcubing Cana...
May 19, 2024 Photo via Speedcubing Canada Facebook
Marine Institute Holding Public Consultation Session About Proposed Test Zone in Holyrood Harbour
The Marine Institute is inviting residents of Holyrood and surrounding area to an information and public consultation session to learn more about a proposed Marine Autonomous Test Zone in Holyrood har...
May 19, 2024
Province Reviewing Provincial Court Act
Changes may soon be coming to caps in place in small claims court in the province. PC Justice Critic Helen Conway-Ottenheimer raised the issue in the House of Assembly earlier this week. She says civi...
May 19, 2024
Alzheimer Society NL Stresses Importance of Creating Dementia-Friendly Communities
Building a dementia-friendly community is key to helping people living with dementia or Alzheimer's. That's according to Shirley Lucas of the Alzheimer Society. Approximately 75,000 Canadians are livi...
May 19, 2024
Federal Government Funds Three Gros Morne Tourism Projects
The federal government is giving a boost to tourism-related projects in Gros Morne. On Friday, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister Responsible for ACOA, Gudie Hutchings announced $1,62...
May 19, 2024 Photo via Gudie Hutchings on X.
Transportation Board Highlighting Safety Measures During National Safe Boating Week
This is the weekend when a lot of recreational boaters flock to the water but experts in the field urge people to take all the necessary precautions. Each year in Canada, 100 people die in boating acc...
May 19, 2024
Province Marks World Family Doctor Day
Today is World Family Doctor Day. The theme for this year is Healthy Planet, Healthy People-highlighting the connection between people's well-being and the role of family doctors. In the House of Asse...
May 19, 2024 Health Minister Tom Osborne
35-Year-Old Woman Charged for Mischief in CBS
A 35-year-old woman was arrested after a disturbance at a residence in Conception Bay South. Around 11 a.m. Saturday, police responded to the home and found damage to the property. The woman was charg...
May 19, 2024
Great Atlantic Resources Corporation Begins Gold Exploration Program Near Badger
Great Atlantic Resources Corporation has begun its 2024 exploration program at its Golden Promise Gold Property in the central Newfoundland gold belt near Badger. Prospecting and rock and soil geochem...
May 19, 2024 Photo via Great Atlantic Resources
Home Extensively Damaged Following Fire in St. John's
A home was damaged following a fire in the capital city on Saturday night. RNC and the St. John's Regional Fire Department responded to the blaze on Lester Street in the west end shortly after 10 p.m....
May 19, 2024
