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Residents of Pleasant Street, Bradbury Place and Surrounding Area Looking for Answers on Asbestos Debris on Properties from Demolition of old Grace Nursing Residence
The residents of Pleasant Street, Bradbury Place and surrounding area are looking for answers from government over an incident on March 3rd during demolition of the old Grace nursing residence, that l...
Jun 14, 2024
War Memorial Reno Into The Home Stretch as July 1st Events Near
Now that the major construction work is complete, the final touches are ongoing at the National War Memorial in downtown St. John's. The site is undergoing a complete refurbishment ahead of the histor...
Jun 14, 2024
Nevaeh's Lemonade Stand Re-Opening For Business on Saturday
The legacy of a little girl whose fondest wish was to help families with children diagnosed with serious illness continues this weekend thanks to Nevaeh's Angel Foundation. Nevaeh Denine of the Goulds...
Jun 14, 2024 (File photo.)
New Downtown Health Centre To Be Built on Grace Hospital Site
The site of the former Grace Hospital in St. John's will be home to a new downtown health and well-being centre. The announcement was made this morning on the site which is currently a gravel lot. The...
Jun 14, 2024 From left, Health Minister Tom Osborne, Infrastructure Minister John Abbott, Deputy Health Minister Dr. Pat Parfrey, NL Health Services' Ron Johnson and Geoff Davis with Choices for Youth. (VOCM News)
More Downtime For Mews Centre Pool, Sauna and Steam Room
A section of the aging and oft-troubled H.G.R. Mews Centre is closing yet again, this time for scheduled maintenance. The swimming pool, steam room and sauna will be unavailable from June 23 until Jul...
Jun 14, 2024
Students at École St. Matthew's Recognized for Environmental Efforts
cole St. Matthew's School is celebrating receiving gold certification from EcoSchools Canada. Principal Charmayne Rumbolt says the designation recognizes the efforts of their students and teachers who...
Jun 14, 2024
Guilty Pleas and Fines Meted Out in Blast-Gone-Wrong OHS Case
One of three companies and two supervisors charged after a mistake during blasting at a gravelpit almost three years ago have pleaded guilty and been fined for their crimes. The "misfire" occurred at ...
Jun 14, 2024 (Photos of damage to vehicles at the blasting site, as submitted to the court.)
Timber! Pitbull In The House For Churchill Park Music Festival
The Churchill Park Music Festival has scored another major act for this year's lineup. International superstar Pitbull brings his energy-laden Party After Dark world tour to St. John's on Saturday, Au...
Jun 14, 2024
Drinking and Machetes Don't Mix, Cupids Man Learns After Arrest
Reports of a drunk man wielding a machete triggered a quick response from RCMP earlier this week. It happened in the community of Makinsons on Wednesday morning. Police got a call that an intoxicated ...
Jun 14, 2024 (Harbour Grace Provincial Court)
Province Recruits ECE Students From South Korea
Fourteen early childhood education students from South Korea have arrived in the province for work placements in child care centres in the St. John's area thanks to five year MOU signed between the De...
Jun 14, 2024 (Stock photo.)
