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Art Exhibit Explores Gender Stereotypes Through Fashion
A new art exhibit is exploring gender stereotypes and power imbalances through humour and fashion. A collaboration between artists Georgia Dawkins and Kendall Sweeney, "slip into something a little mo...
Jan 29, 2024 (Photo via @georgia.dawkin.art on Instagram)
Police Confirm Death of Second Woman in TCH Crash Near Arnold's Cove
A second woman has died in a two-vehicle crash on the TCH near Arnold's Cove. An SUV and a car collided at 3:15 p.m. in the afternoon on January 21. Police confirm that the 22-year-old driver of the c...
Jan 29, 2024
Around 600 Electric Vehicles Purchased by NLers Over Past Year
Close to 600 electric vehicles were purchased by consumers in Newfoundland and Labrador last year as the move away from gas and diesel-powered vehicles continues to emerge. Drive Electric NL says our ...
Jan 29, 2024
Local Fish n' Chips Facebook Group Sees International Interest, Debate on Style
A local Facebook group dedicated to discussing fish n' chips has blown up in popularity, and has taken on an international flavour. Geoff Meeker created the 'Best Fish and Chips' group in 2018, making...
Jan 29, 2024
Marine Institute Turns 60-Years-Old
The Marine Institute is celebrating 60 years in existence, and highlighting how they are more than just a "campus on the hill." Vice President of Memorial University responsible for the Institute, Dr ...
Jan 29, 2024
Crews Removing Old Stephenville Crossing Railway Bridge
Crews are in the process of tearing down a piece of railway history on the province's west coast. The Gut Bridge, which sits between Stephenville Crossing and Mattis Point, was originally built in 194...
Jan 29, 2024
Snow Begins to Fall Over Eastern Newfoundland, Winds Picking Up
It's going to be a tricky drive for eastern and southern parts of the island. Environment Canada meteorologist David Neil says winds are starting to pick up and are making for blustery conditions. Dri...
Jan 29, 2024
Pilot Program to Coordinate Discharge of Hospital Patients Who No Longer Need Acute Care
NL Health Services are developing a new pilot process for discharging patients in need of an alternative level of care. The health authority is partnering with Seafair Capital and Mobia Health to deve...
Jan 29, 2024
Confederation Building Lighting Up Green in Remembrance for Quebec City Mosque Attack
Confederation Building will be lit up in green tonight as a tribute to those killed or injured in the horrific events seven years ago today at a mosque in Quebec City. Six people were killed. The prov...
Jan 29, 2024
Minimum Wage Set to Increase April 1
The minimum wage is going up in Newfoundland and Labrador. On April 1, the wage will increase by 60 cents to $15.60 an hour, and the minimum overtime wage will go up to $23.40. The provincial governme...
Jan 29, 2024
