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Vera Perlin Society's Job Strategy Program Receives $300,000 From Island Furniture
The Vera Perlin Society's Job Strategy Program has received a significant financial boost from a local business. Island Furniture in St. John's is providing $300,000 to help employ and support people ...
Apr 14, 2024
Fogo Island Mayor Hoping for Hospital Expansion
The Mayor of Fogo Island is looking for an extension to the local hospital. Andrew Shea says not only does the facility serve the needs of local residents, it also serves as a teaching hospital and, h...
Apr 14, 2024
Provincial Funding Available for Summer Camp Inclusion Grant
Applications are now open for the 2024 Summer Camp Inclusion Grant. This is the second year of the grant program. It provides financial assistance to pay for a support person so children with disabili...
Apr 14, 2024
Celebration of Life Being Held for Legendary Theatre Artist Rick Boland
A celebration of the life of legendary Newfoundland actor Rick Boland is set for this afternoon in St. John's. Boland died on January 30-and much too early-at the age of 70. The actor and comedian spe...
Apr 14, 2024 (Photo via Facebook)
Rainfall Warning in Effect for Southern Avalon
The Avalon Peninsula will see a significant amount of rain today with a rainfall warning in effect for the Southern Shore. Environment Canada says the southern Avalon will see 30 to 60 mm of rain by t...
Apr 14, 2024
Transportation Safety Board to Investigate Runway Overrun at Goose Bay Airport
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has sent a team of investigators to Goose Bay Airport after a Beech B200 Super King Air aircraft, operated by Keewatin Air LP, overran the runway. Once on sit...
Apr 14, 2024 (Goose Bay Airport)
24-Year-Old Man Charged With Assault Causing Bodily Harm in St. John's
A 24-year-old man was arrested in the capital city following a disturbance overnight. The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary responded to the incident in the downtown area shortly after 3 a.m. Following ...
Apr 14, 2024
Iran Strikes Israel with Drones and Missiles in Escalating Conflict
Iran has launched a significant military offensive against Israel, firing dozens of drones and ballistic missiles in what marks a major escalation and the first large-scale assault of its kind by Iran...
Apr 13, 2024 Zachi Evenor / CC
Police, Family Renew Appeal For Help To Find Missing Teenager
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary has renewed its appeal for help from the public in their search for a missing teen. Fifteen-year-old Liam Tripp was last seen in the centre of St. John's on March 1...
Apr 13, 2024
Royal Newfoundland Regiment Memorial Hockey Tournament Begins Monday
One of the largest high school hockey tournaments of the year will get underway in metro next week. The Royal Newfoundland Regiment Memorial High School Hockey Tournament, formerly the Beaumont Hamel ...
Apr 13, 2024
