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Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Completes West Coast Expansion
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary has officially expanded their jurisdiction on the province's west coast. The RNC is now responsible for the communities of Cox's Cove, Gillams, Humber Arm South, Hu...
Jun 30, 2024
Applications Open for Provincial Community Enhancement Employment Program
Municipalities and other groups looking to spruce up their area can now apply for provincial grants. Applications for the Community Enhancement Employment Program are now open to communities, local se...
Jun 30, 2024
Sunrise Ceremony to Kick Off Canada Day Celebrations
Canada Day celebrations in the capital city will kick off at daybreak tomorrow. The annual sunrise ceremony at Signal Hill will take place at 6 a.m. in the Cabot Tower parking lot. MP Joanne Thompson ...
Jun 30, 2024
Town Urges Care and Caution Amid Fun During Capelin Run
The capelin are rolling at Middle Cove beach. Visitors are flocking to the area to witness the spectacle and scoop up some of the silvery swimmers. The Town of Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove is remin...
Jun 29, 2024
'No Space for Hate' Rally Taking Place Sunday in St. John's
There is a "No Space for Hate" rally taking place in St. John's tomorrow. The rally was originally scheduled for Friday, but it was postponed due to weather. Organizer Sarah Worthman says the rally is...
Jun 29, 2024 Photo courtesy the "No Space for Hate March" Facebook event page
Innu Nation Bolsters Fishing Fleet with Harbour Grace Shrimp Company Purchase
The Innu Nation is becoming an even bigger player in the fishery in Newfoundland and Labrador with the acquisition of a fish company in Conception Bay. The Innu Nation, through its fishing company arm...
Jun 29, 2024
Insurance Validation Program Wins Regional Technology Award for Innovation
Digital Government and Service NL Minister Sarah Stoodley is congratulating employees in the province's Motor Registration Division who were recently on the receiving end of several awards. First, the...
Jun 29, 2024 The Motor Registration Division building in Mount Pearl.
Province Reinstates $500 Reimbursement Program for Returning Retired Nurses
The province is reinstating a recruitment and retention incentive for retired nurses and nurse practitioners that has proved fruitful in the past. Those healthcare professionals, who want to return to...
Jun 29, 2024
NL Health Services' Western Zone Earns Top Accreditation Status
Accreditation Canada has awarded NL Health Services' Western Zone with "Accredited with Exemplary Status." The recognition comes following a February 2024 survey, where significant advances since 2018...
Jun 29, 2024
'Blown Away': Legion Member Delighted with National War Memorial Restoration
A member of the Royal Canadian Legion, who has been at the forefront of planning for the refurbishment of the National War Memorial, says he is "so happy" with the way things look down at the site. Th...
Jun 29, 2024
