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Mining Industry NL Names New Executive Director
Amanda McCallum has been named as the new Executive Director of Mining Industry NL. McCallum succeeds Ed Moriarity in the role. The organization says McCallum has had a "distinguished career" in the i...
May 12, 2024
ANC Program Helping Newcomers Find Work in Construction Industry
The Association for New Canadians is spreading the word about their program to help newcomers find work in the construction industry. Representatives from the ANC were touting the Build Your Future pr...
May 12, 2024 David Campbell and Mahfuzul Haque
Town of Salmon Cove Upgrading Water and Sewer System
The town of Salmon Cove will soon be getting some upgrades to its water and sewer system. The upgrades will be cost shared between the municipal and provincial governments, to the tune of $300,000. Th...
May 12, 2024 (Photo: Facebook/Town of Salmon Cove)
Beekeeping Association Encouraging Residents to Participate in No Mow May
The first part of the spring is an important time for the local bee population, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Beekeeping Association is asking people not to mow their lawns to help the insects out...
May 12, 2024 (Yellow-banded bumble bee. Photo via Government of Canada.)
29-Year-Old Man Facing Assault Charges Following Disturbance in St. John's
A 29-year-old man is facing assault charges following an incident at a home over the lunch hour in metro on Saturday. Police responded to a call of a disturbance at a residence in the east end of St. ...
May 12, 2024
Eating Disorder Foundation NL Receives $82,000 Funding Boost From Province
The Eating Disorder Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador is getting a financial boost from the provincial government to the tune of $82,000. The not-for-profit organization is dedicated to promotin...
May 12, 2024 Paul Thomey, executive director of the Eating Disorder Foundation of NL.
St. John's Home Significantly Damaged by Fire; Two Residents Displaced
Two people are displaced following a fire at a home in the capital city early this morning. The RNC and the St. John's Regional Fire Department responded to the residence on Larkhall Street around 2 a...
May 12, 2024
Local BMO Walk so Kids Can Talk Event Raises $24,000 for Kids Help Phone
A local fundraiser in support of Kids Help Phone recently raised $24,000 in support of their services. Allison Fitzgerald, development officer, Regional Philanthropy and Partnerships Eastern Canada, s...
May 12, 2024
Fogo Island-Cape Freels MHA Concerned With Provincial Ferry System Following Fire
The MHA for Fogo Island-Cape Freels is concerned with the latest issues facing the provincial ferry system. Jim McKenna was responding to the fire on board the Flanders this week that has taken the ve...
May 11, 2024 Jim Mckenna
On To Next Season: Newfoundland Rogues Swept From BSL Playoffs
The Newfoundland Rogues' season came to an early and abrupt end at Mary Brown's Centre on Friday night. Down 2-0 in the first-round, best-of-five series, the Rogues had to win to extend their year, bu...
May 11, 2024 (Photo courtesy Joe Chase/Rogues)
