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Green Energy on Display at Energy NL Conference
The transition to a green economy has been evident throughout the Energy NL conference in St. John's this week. Delegates representing a wide range of players in the energy industry-both big and small...
Jun 06, 2024
WestJet to Pause Direct Route Between Toronto-Pearson, YYT During Winter
WestJet is no longer going to offer year-round direct flights to Toronto Pearson from St. John's International effective October 28. The airline says it's suspending the route as part of a transition ...
Jun 06, 2024
Fire at Old CHVO Building Being Investigated as Arson
RCMP are investigating a fire in the abandoned building that once housed CHVO in Carbonear as a case of arson. The fire was noticed by a passer-by around 6:30 on the evening of Tuesday, June 4 and the...
Jun 06, 2024
RNC Reminding Drivers to Adjust Speed in Foggy, Rainy Conditions
What's been an unrelenting spate of rain, drizzle and thick fog in the metro region for the last few weeks is proving a challenge to drivers. At times, depending on the area or elevation, visibility i...
Jun 06, 2024
Marine Atlantic: Ala'suinu to Service Argentia Run Beginning June 26
There will be increased activity on the Gulf over the next few weeks as the brand new Ala'suinu sits on layby dock in North Sydney undergoing repairs. Marine Atlantic says the Argentia run, which woul...
Jun 06, 2024
Major Water Main Break in East End of St. John's Won't Be Fixed Until Midnight
It will be at least midnight tonight before that water main break in the east end of St. John's is repaired. A river of water gushed through the Regent Street area off Carrick Drive, flooding properti...
Jun 06, 2024
D-Day Ceremony in Normandy Commemorates 80th Anniversary
Premier Andrew Furey is part of a Canadian delegation in Normandy, France to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Today's commemorative events have drawn veterans and leaders from around the world. Pri...
Jun 06, 2024 Canadian troops disembark at Juno Beach, June 6, 1944. Picture courtesy The Imperial War Museum.
Stingray President Applauds New CRTC Regulations to Boost Canadian Content
The founder and president of Stingray Group, the parent company of VOCM, believes a new Online Streaming Act is good news for all Canadians and in particular Canadian news media. The CRTC says impleme...
Jun 06, 2024
Province, Conservation Corps Partner on Gardening Initiative
This being Environment Week, a gardening initiative between the province and Conservation Corps was celebrated in the Town of Torbay yesterday. Growing Through the Ages is an intergenerational program...
Jun 06, 2024
Financial Advisor Encouraging Those With Mortgages to Carefully Consider Options Following Interest Rate Drop
Those carrying mortgages have some decisions to make now that the Bank of Canada has lowered interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point. It's the first time rates have dropped in four years. Se...
Jun 06, 2024 Larry Short (Submitted)
