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Hearing Aid Technologist Highlights Risks of Using Headphones at High Volume
Use of headphones and earbuds for both work and leisure is a common sight nowadays, but a registered hearing aid technologist is warning about the risks of cranking the volume too much. Kimberly King ...
May 13, 2024
Environmental Assessment Underway for Queensway Gold Project Near Gander
A local mining company is going through the environmental assessment process for approval of its latest gold exploration efforts in this province. New Found Gold is proposing to continue its mineral e...
May 13, 2024
Firefighters Quickly Extinguish Overnight Vehicle Fire in St. John's
Firefighters extinguished a car fire in the centre city area of St. John's at about midnight. RNC officers and St. John's Regional Fire Department responded to the blaze. The vehicle was seized for fu...
May 13, 2024
First Voice, Capital City Form Joint Coordinating Committee on Indigenous Rights
First Voice Urban Indigenous Coalition has formed a Joint Coordinating Committee on Indigenous Rights with the City of St. John's. The new committee will develop recommendations for implementing the c...
May 13, 2024 First Voice Justin Campbell
RNC Investigating Home Invasion and Shooting in Cowan Heights
The RNC is investigating a home invasion and shooting in Cowan Heights Friday night. One man was taken to hospital with serious, but non-life threatening injuries after two masked intruders entered a ...
May 13, 2024
Visitor Centres at Cape St. Mary's Ecological Reserve, Mistaken Point Open for Tourism Season
The visitor centres at the famous Cape St. Mary's Ecological Reserve and Mistaken Point are now open for the summer tourist season. Cape St. Mary's is one of the world's most accessible seabird coloni...
May 13, 2024 (Cape St. Mary's via Government of NL)
One Person Dead Following Collision on TCH Near Bishop's Falls
A collision on the Trans Canada near Bishop's Falls Friday evening claimed the life of a 41-year-old woman. RCMP say the collision occurred just before 7:00 p.m. when a Dodge Ram pickup left the eastb...
May 13, 2024
Jumping Bean Receives $50,000 From Province to Expand to New Markets
The provincial government is providing Jumping Bean Coffee with $50,000 to help them expand their business to new markets. Owner Jeff LeDrew says the company, based in Mount Pearl, is one of the few s...
May 13, 2024
RCMP Searching for Man Missing from Stephenville
The RCMP are searching for a man missing from the Stephenville area. They say 34-year-old Blair Byrne was last seen in the town on Thursday. He's described as being five feet, 10 inches tall and 177 p...
May 13, 2024
Traffic Delays Expected as Construction Resumes on Western Brook Bridge in Gros Morne
Drivers in Gros Morne National Park can expect some delays as work to replace Western Brook Bridge begins today. Slowdowns and lane reductions can be expected in the area near Rocky Harbour between th...
May 13, 2024
