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Regatta Practice Season Begins at Quidi Vidi Lake
It's a sure sign of summer, even though the weather isn't co-operating. The boats go back out on Quidi Vidi Lake for the Royal St. John's Regatta today. They will be available around mid-afternoon. Th...
Apr 29, 2024
Baseball NL Launches New Introductory Program
Baseball NL has launched a new Step Up to the Plate program to help increase interest and participation in the sport across the province. Minor Committee Chair with Baseball NL, Kristyn Coley says the...
Apr 28, 2024 (Kristyn Coley, file photo.)
Capital City to Begin Collecting Yard Waste
The capital city will begin collecting yard waste tomorrow. Yard waste will be collected on the same day as recycling until the end of November. Things such as leaves, grass clippings, plants, shrubs,...
Apr 28, 2024
Organ Donor Recipient Encouraging Others to Consider Organ Donation
An organ donor recipient is raising awareness about the importance of organ donation to help save lives. Robert Lundrigan of Spaniard's Bay has been living for 15 years with a kidney donated by his wi...
Apr 28, 2024 Robert and Bernice Lundrigan
Government Issues Call for Accessibility Grants Applications
The provincial government has issued a call for applications for the 2024/25 Accessibility Grants. The program replaces the Inclusion and Capacity Grants to align with Accessibility Act to remove barr...
Apr 28, 2024
Traditional Musician Gerard Hamilton Passes Away
The Newfoundland music community is mourning the loss of Gerard Hamilton, a renowned figure in the traditional music scene. Hamilton died on Friday at the age of 73. A longtime fisherman from Petty Ha...
Apr 28, 2024
Iceberg Alley Riders Urging Safety as Motorcycles Return to Roadways
As the weather improves expect to see more motorcycles taking to the road. The Iceberg Alley Riders Association wants to make sure that safety is front of mind as riders pull the tarps off their machi...
Apr 28, 2024
36-Year-Old Man Arrested Following Incident in St. John's
A 36-year-old man was arrested for mischief following an incident in the capital city last night. Police responded to a call of two vehicles driving through the city in a "suspicious manner" shortly a...
Apr 28, 2024
Downtown St. John's Street Cleaning Resumes Tonight
Downtown street cleaning in the capital city resumes tonight for the summer months. That means cars parked on scheduled streets will have to be removed before street cleaning operations begin at 10 p....
Apr 28, 2024 (Via City of St. John's Twitter.)
Province Marks National Day of Mourning
Today is the National Day of Mourning to recognize and remember those who lost their lives, were injured or became ill while on the job. The National Day of Mourning is recognized on April 28 each yea...
Apr 28, 2024 (Photo: trainingnetwork.ca)
