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Provincial, Municipal Offices Closed for St. George's Day
Today is a holiday for many provincial and municipal government workers. The St. George's Day holiday is written into many collective bargaining agreements in this province-along with Orangeman's Day ...
Apr 22, 2024
Temporary Weight Restrictions on Pitts Memorial Due to Work on CN Viaduct.
Weight restrictions are in place on Pitts Memorial due to ongoing work on the CN Viaduct. The Department of Transportation says the maximum load limit for vehicles on the busy highway has been reduced...
Apr 22, 2024
Two Dead After Fishing Vessel Capsizes Near Lark Harbour
Two men have died after a fishing vessel capsized near Lark Harbour on the province's west coast on Sunday. Long Range Mountains MP Gudie Hutchings confirmed the deaths in a post to X this evening, sa...
Apr 21, 2024 (Cormorant helicopter.)
Belles with Balls NL to Hold Documentary Screening for World Ovarian Cancer Day
Belles with Balls NL will be holding a special documentary screening next month in recognition of World Ovarian Cancer Day. The film, shot in Portugal Cove, shares the stories of five local women who ...
Apr 21, 2024
International Meetings to Develop Agreement to End Plastic Pollution
The latest in a series of international meetings to hammer out a deal to develop a legally-binding agreement on plastic pollution by the end of the year takes place in Ottawa later this month. One hun...
Apr 21, 2024
PSAC Concerned With Aircraft Maintenance in Gander
The Public Service Alliance of Canada is concerned about aircraft maintenance in Gander. Regional Executive Vice President for PSAC Atlantic, Chris Di Liberatore says their members at IMP in Gander ar...
Apr 21, 2024 (Chris Di Liberatore, Regional Executive Vice-President, Atlantic for PSAC at May Day rally in downtown St. John's.)
Wakeham Seeking Breakdown of Province's Debt
Opposition Leader Tony Wakeham is looking for a breakdown of the numbers after learning through Estimates that the total accumulated debt of the province has doubled since 2016. Wakeham acknowledges, ...
Apr 21, 2024
Coast Guard Members Treated to NL Hospitality During Unexpected Stay in Cox's Cove
Four Coast Guard employees got a warm helping of Newfoundland hospitality after an unexpected stay in Cox's Cove on the west coast. The Canadian Coast Guard says poor weather caused the employees, who...
Apr 21, 2024
Our Lady of Mercy Heritage Church Nominated for Next Great Save Competition
Heritage NL is excited to learn that the Our Lady of Mercy Heritage Church in Port au Port West has been nominated as one of 12 finalists for the National Trust of Canada's The Next Great Save competi...
Apr 21, 2024
CBS Fire Department Holding Stuff the Fire Truck Food Drive
The Conception Bay South Fire Department is holding a food drive in support of the CBS/Paradise Food Bank today. People can drop by the department in Kelligrews in support of the Stuff the Fire Truck ...
Apr 21, 2024
