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Single Parent Association Seeing Increased Need for Support
The Single Parent Association says they're seeing an increased demand for support this holiday season. SPAN has been hosting a number of fundraisers to support 250 families this Christmas. Executive D...
Dec 05, 2022
Police Arrest Vehicle Theft Suspect in Metro
A man metro police have connected to the theft of several vehicles has been arrested after officers followed the man driving what they believed was a stolen vehicle. The incident began unfolding on Ke...
Dec 05, 2022
Sandy Road Near Grand Falls-Windsor Closed During Bridge Repair
A resource road in central Newfoundland will be closed for the majority of the week. Starting today, Sandy Road near Grand Falls-Windsor will be closed to all vehicle traffic for repairs to Tom Joe Br...
Dec 05, 2022 (File photo.)
Public Reminded to be Fire Safe this Holiday Season
The department responsible for public safety is kicking off a fire safety campaign to provide tips on how to help you protect yourself and your family this holiday season. Once a week during the month...
Dec 04, 2022
Opposition Calls for Legislation to Prevent Separation of Elderly Couples in Long Term Care
The Tories don't see any urgency on the part of government in refining the nursing home system so that elderly couples no longer end up being physically separated from each other. It's not a new issue...
Dec 04, 2022
Local Theatre Launches New Accessibility Services
A St. John's-based theatre is launching a new live audio description service. Power Productions, an arts organization focused on creating accessible theatre is launching Power Up!, a new program that ...
Dec 04, 2022
Suggestions Made to Improve Animal Health and Protection Act
The government has released the feedback it has received during its review of the Animal Health and Protection Act. The department received 324 submissions online and held three virtual sessions where...
Dec 04, 2022
Growlers Look to Rebound During Sunday's Game in Support of Happy Tree
The Newfoundland Growlers suffered their second straight loss after falling 6-4 to the Worcester Railers on Saturday. The Growlers fought back after being down 6-1, but couldn't complete the comeback....
Dec 04, 2022
Portugal Cove-St. Philip's Holds Santa Claus Parade
Portugal Cove-St. Philip's are holding their annual Christmas Parade this afternoon. Thorburn Road from St. Philip's Marina to Rainbow Gully Road next to the town hall will be closed starting at 1:30 ...
Dec 04, 2022 (Photo via Town of Portugal Cove-St. Philip's)
Licensed Insolvency Trustee Provides Holiday Spending Tips
Some suggestions on ways in which to cut costs this Christmas season. Nancy Sneddon, licensed insolvency trustee with BDO says there are all kinds of ways to share gifts without putting yourself in de...
Dec 04, 2022
