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Easter Seals Encouraging People to Don Red Shirts on Wednesday
People are being encouraged to wear red tomorrow to show support for people with disabilities and their families. Samantha Parrell, Fund Development and Communications Manager with Easter Seals in New...
May 28, 2024
Section of Salmonier Line Closed Due to Serious Collision
One lane of traffic has opened on the Salmonier Line following a serious collision. The crash occurred about three km in from the Trans Canada Highway, heading towards the Wilds golf course. RCMP will...
May 28, 2024
Government Approves Two More Ride-Sharing Providers
Two more ride-sharing services have been given the green light. Ride Technologies Inc and GrandHubX are now licenced to operate ride sharing services in the province. The province made legislative cha...
May 28, 2024
FFAW Releases List of Candidates for Executive Board Elections
The FFAW has released the official list of candidates for its Executive Board election to fill a total of 16 possible seats. Running for union President are Dave Callahan, Abe Solberg and Dwan Street ...
May 28, 2024
Green Belt Tennis Club Bidding Farewell to Bubble
The Green Belt Tennis Club is bidding adieu to a structure that has withstood the test of time. The famous bubble, which has been providing shelter for players for the last 40 years, is coming down in...
May 28, 2024
Medical Benefits Being Offered to Child Care Workers
Nearly 1,600 child care workers across the province will soon have access to medical benefits. Minister Krista Lynn Howell made the announcement this afternoon on the heels of Early Childhood Educator...
May 28, 2024
Independent MHA Expressing Concerns Over Lack of Long Term Care Beds Available as Services Transfer to New Hospital
The MHA for Humber-Bay of Islands is applauding the opening of the new hospital in Corner Brook, but is expressing concern about long-term care patients who will be left in limbo, far from home until ...
May 28, 2024
Two Youth Injured in Trinity Conception ATV Crashes
Two young people were injured in separate off-road vehicle collisions in the Trinity Conception area over the last week. RCMP say a 12-year-old was hospitalized with injuries suffered when a dirt bike...
May 28, 2024
Royal St. John's Regatta Committee Receives Confederation 75 Funding Boost
This year's Royal St. John's Regatta will include another distinction in its title. This year's event, believed to be the oldest continuous sporting event in North America, will be known as the Confed...
May 28, 2024 Via Royal St. John's Regatta on Facebook.
Email Spoofing Fraudsters Getting Smarter, Says Tech Blogger
A local tech blogger says a recent incident involving a local business defrauded of $80,000 is proof that it's getting harder and harder to identify hackers and their nefarious activities. Kevin Andre...
May 28, 2024
