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PC Party Opens Nominations for Waterford Valley
The by-election has yet to be called, but the PC Party has opened nominations for the district of Waterford Valley. At least one person-Kevin Guest-has already announced his intention to run for the P...
Jul 15, 2024
Busy Summer for Local Film Industry: Picture NL
You don't have to go very far in the metro region these days without coming into contact with a film crew making the most of the summer filming season. The CEO and Film Commissioner with Picture NL, L...
Jul 15, 2024 Photo via Picture NL
Lack of Rental Units in Metro Having Far-Reaching Impacts on Housing Market, Says Realtors Association
The local realtors association says a lack of rental housing in the metro region is having far-reaching impacts on the housing market as a whole. CEO Bill Stirling says the real estate market is tight...
Jul 15, 2024 (Photo via City of St. John's.)
Premiers Meeting in Halifax to Discuss Health Care, Housing and Canada-U.S. Relations
Premier Andrew Furey and his Canadian counterparts are in Halifax this week for a series of meetings. The Council of the Federation, which includes premiers from all provinces and territories, will sp...
Jul 15, 2024
Security Heightened at Republican National Convention After Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump
Additional security will be in place at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee today where former U.S. President Donald Trump will make his first public appearance since an attempted assassin...
Jul 15, 2024 (Image via the White House on Youtube)
Province to Detail Financial Package for Labrador West Evacuees
Mother Nature will bless Labrador West with some water today to help in the fight against a forest fire threatening the mining town. The fire began to escalate rapidly on Friday, moving just 4 to 6 km...
Jul 15, 2024
Federal Carbon Rebate Issued Today
The federal government's carbon rebate will hit Canadian bank accounts today. The individual amount for someone in this province is $149, with additional funds for common-law partners and children. Th...
Jul 15, 2024
Government Offices Closed for Orangemen's Day Holiday
It's a provincial government holiday-meaning all provincial and municipal government offices are closed. Banks and stores are open as it is not a Shops Closing holiday. Government workers get the Oran...
Jul 15, 2024
Wanted Man Arrested During St. John's Traffic Stop
Metro police got two for the price of one last night when they stopped a vehicle in the area of Pippy Place in St. John's around 9:30 p.m. The 47-year-old woman who was driving was cited for not havin...
Jul 15, 2024
NL Takes Home Four Awards at Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada Awards
NL swept the Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada Awards in Halifax this week. Co-Operator of the Year went to CEO of Atlantic Edge Credit Union Ltd, Cory Munden. Small Co-Operative of the Year went to th...
Jul 14, 2024
