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Mi'kmaq Council Holding Final Consultation Session on Indigenous Rights
A series of town halls have been held in the province on the United Nations' Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Keith Cormier says the Mi'kmaq Grand Council was turned down by the federa...
Nov 20, 2022
Mandatory Hunter Education Course Now Available Online
The provincial government is making it easier for hunters to access one of its mandatory hunting safety courses. The Hunter Education Course which is required in order to obtain a license will now be ...
Nov 20, 2022 (Photo via Gov NL.)
Impaired Driver Blows Three Times the Legal Limit
A St. John's man spent the night in city lock-up after blowing three times the legal limit. RNC conducted a safety check in downtown St. John's shortly after 2 a.m. on Sunday morning. The driver, a 53...
Nov 20, 2022
Province Accepting RFPs for West Coast Farm Land
The province is accepting requests for proposals for five parcels of farmland on the west coast. The land is located in the area of Cormack, Reidville and Crabbes River. Guidelines for the five parcel...
Nov 20, 2022
NSO Welcomes RBC Emerging Artist Conductor
The Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra is welcoming Murray Lefebvre who has been chosen as the RBC Emerging Artist Conductor for the 2022-23 season. Music Director and Principal Conductor with the NSO, M...
Nov 20, 2022
Canada Dental Benefit Receives Royal Assent, Welcomed by CDA
The Canadian Dental Association is applauding the new Canada Dental Benefit which was brought into law last week. The benefit is an interim measure that will provide financial support for parents and ...
Nov 20, 2022
Grade Five Student Named Fire Chief for the Day
There was a change in leadership at St. John's Regional Fire Department on Friday-but only for one day as they welcomed the winner of their annual Fire Chief for a Day contest. Chibuokem Iwuala, a gra...
Nov 19, 2022
Fighting Blindness Canada has 'Eye on the Cure'
The future of eyecare research will be on display later this week during a unique competition being put off by Fighting Blindness Canada. The "Eye on the Cure" competition will see three teams from Va...
Nov 19, 2022 (Photo via Fighting Blindness Canada)
Island Knights Series Highlighting Local Arts Giants Coming to Bell Fibe TV1
A local actor, comedian, and former art teacher is hosting a new series. Pete Soucy hosts "Island Knights", a new six-episode series that will see him paint one of his personal "Jedi Knights" from the...
Nov 19, 2022
Plans for Residential School Memorial Garden in the Works
First Light in St. John's is preparing for some major renovations of their office space, and including that will be a tribute to those who lost their lives in residential schools and the survivors. Th...
Nov 19, 2022
