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Kristyn Coley Reflects on Time as Executive Director of St. John's Minor Baseball
The Executive Director of St. John's Minor Baseball is moving on. Kristyn Coley, instrumental in the growth of the association over her 11 years with SJMBA, has been in the position since 2019. Coley ...
Jan 20, 2024
Mayor Encouraging Parents to Talk With Children Following Violent Attacks in Mount Pearl
The Mayor of Mount Pearl describes news of numerous violent incidents in the city over the last number of weeks as "rattling." A secure school protocol was enacted at St. Peter's Junior High in Mount ...
Jan 20, 2024
Province Receives Two Formal Applications for Ride-Sharing Serivces
The provincial government has received two formal applications for ride-sharing services in the province, both of which are local. The Department of Digital Government and Service NL was set to formal...
Jan 20, 2024
SmartICE Helping Northern Labrador Travelers Safely Navigate Snowmobile Routes
The provincial government is partnering with SmartICE to monitor and maintain snowmobile routes between Nain and Natuashish. Through a combination of technology and local knowledge and observations, S...
Jan 20, 2024
Loblaws Reverting Decision to Reduce Discounts on Food Nearing Expiry
Loblaws has reversed its decision to cut the discounted amount on products that are nearing expiry from 50 to 30 per cent. Canada's largest grocery retailer was met with public backlash this week afte...
Jan 20, 2024
45-Year-Old Woman Charged with Uttering Threats at C.B.S. Home
A 45-year-old woman was arrested following an incident at a home in Conception Bay South last night. Police responded to a report that a woman was uttering threats to harm the homeowner and their prop...
Jan 20, 2024 (File photo)
Newfoundland Rogues Defeat Jamestown Jackals in Season Opener
The Newfoundland Rogues kicked off their inaugural season in the Basketball Super League with a win over the visiting Jamestown Jackals. The Rogues took the game 122-112. The fast pace game was a back...
Jan 20, 2024
Portugal Cove-St. Philips Chamber of Commerce Hosting Panel Discussion with By-Election Candidates
The Portugal Cove-St. Philips Chamber of Commerce is hosting a panel discussion with the candidates in the Conception Bay East-Bell Island by-election today. The candidates will gather at the Grounds ...
Jan 20, 2024 Photo via PCSP Chamber of Commerce
Enviro Watch NL Holding Public Forum on Salmon Aquaculture
Enviro Watch NL is asking if the province of NL is making the wrong choice when it comes to fish farms. Enviro Watch is hosting a public forum on Monday, January 22 offering what they call "a much-nee...
Jan 19, 2024 Photo via Grieg Seafood
Police Arrest Corner Brook Woman for Alleged Theft, Lying About Identity
A woman wanted on a number of outstanding charges has been arrested in Corner Brook. Police say 42-year-old Elizabeth Strickland, wanted on charges of theft from a gas station in Corner Brook, attempt...
Jan 19, 2024
