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Sean McCann Returning to NL for Summer Tour
A founding member of Great Big Sea is returning to the province for a trio of summer gigs. Sean McCann is embarking on his "The Excursion Around the Bay Tour' this June. McCann says he loves coming ho...
Apr 14, 2024 seanmccannsings.com
NDP MHA Questions Local Benefits of West Coast Wind Development
The province's New Democrats say the provincial environment department's approval of the hydrogen and wind project on the Port au Port Peninsula lacks guarantees for local benefits and protections. Jo...
Apr 14, 2024 (File photo.)
RNC Arrest Wanted Man in Connection to Firearms Offences
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary has located and arrested a man who was wanted on a number of firearms offences following the search of a home on Froude Avenue in St. John's last Sunday. Police arr...
Apr 14, 2024
G7, Canadian Leaders Condemn Iran's Attack on Israel
Canada and G7 countries met today to coordinate a rebuke following Iran's attack on Israel on Saturday. Iran launched around 300 missiles and drones at targets inside Israel, but Israeli officials say...
Apr 14, 2024 Photo via The White House
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)
