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Local Businessman Remembers Rex Murphy
A local businessman whose father was close friends with the late Rex Murphy says Murphy's passing leaves another void in the public expression of thought and opinion. Murphy, a former politician, and ...
May 11, 2024
Ever Green Environmental Expanding to CBS
Ever Green Environmental is expanding its reach into Conception Bay South. The company took ownership of the Green Depot on Topsail Road, effective April 30. Ever Green currently has one other facilit...
May 11, 2024
New Report Shows Canadian Children Not Getting Enough Physical Activity
A new report suggests more Canadian kids are turning into couch potatoes when it comes to getting enough physical activity. The latest ParticipACTION report released this week came with a D+ grade. Dr...
May 11, 2024 European Cyclists' Federation / CC
PC-SP Fire Chief Commending Quick Response to Fire Aboard Flanders Ferry
It could be some time before the Flanders is back in operation in the province's ferry fleet after a fire in the engine room on Thursday. Eight crew were treated in hospital for smoke inhalation and r...
May 11, 2024 Photo via X
Department of Transportation to Address Incident Involving Metro School Bus Passing Vehicles in Opposing Lane
The Department of Transportation is aware of a video posted to social media showing a school bus pulling into the opposing lane and passing a number of vehicles on the Boulevard in St. John's. The dep...
May 11, 2024
47-Year-Old Man Arrested for Break and Enter at St. John's Home
A man was arrested for break and enter in the capital city overnight. Around 1 a.m. police located a 47-year-old man inside a west end home. He was arrested and taken to the lockup to await a court ap...
May 11, 2024
CNA in Labrador West Holding Science Rendezvous
College of the North Atlantic in Labrador West is holding a 'Science Redezvous' event today. The event will take the subjects of science, technology, engineering, art, and math out of the lab into the...
May 11, 2024 Hans Reniers / Unsplash
NL Health Services Opens Whooping Cough Testing Clinic in St. John's
The province's health authority is providing an update on the outbreak of pertussis-or whooping cough-in the eastern zone. NL Health Services says the Medical Officer of Health and Communicable Diseas...
May 11, 2024 (Photo: Google Maps)
Canada Abstains From UN Assembly Vote Backing Bid for Palestinian Membership
Canada was one of 25 nations that chose to abstain from a vote in the UN General Assembly that overwhelmingly backed full membership of Palestine in the United Nations. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau s...
May 11, 2024 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
NL Photographer's Snap of Torngat Mountains Featured on Canada Post Stamp
A Newfoundland photographer has once again had his work featured on a Canadian postage stamp. Michael Winsor took the iconic photograph of Saglek Fjord in the Torngat Mountains National Park while par...
May 11, 2024
