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Canada Post Accepting Applications for Community Foundation Grants
Applications are now open for Canada Post Community Foundation grants. A number of grants are available, including those that focus on child and youth programming and Truth and Reconciliation. They ra...
Feb 19, 2024
New Fisheries Protective Co-operative Taking Inspiration from Past to Help Inshore Fish Harvesters
The newly formed Fisheries Protective Co-operative is taking a deliberate page from the past in both its name, and its aim to advance the economic interest of inshore fish harvesters. Spokesperson Rya...
Feb 19, 2024 (Ryan Cleary)
RNC investigating Armed Robbery in St. John's
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is investigating reports of an armed robbery in the capital city last night. The call came in at around 8:30 p.m. from a business in the centre city area. The matte...
Feb 19, 2024
NDP Urging Government to Protect Personal Health Information as Digital Options Expand
The NDP is calling for "proper safeguards" to ensure the protection of the health information of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians. MyHealthNL was launched earlier this month, allowing patients 16 and ...
Feb 19, 2024 Minister Lela Evans (VOCM News)
Hospitality NL Holding Annual Conference and Trade Show this Week
Hospitality NL is holding its annual Conference and Trade Show this coming week. Starting on Tuesday, the event will see suppliers and those involved in the Tourism industry gather at the Delta Hotel ...
Feb 18, 2024
Parts of Metro Record Additional 30 cm During Sunday's Snowstorm
Eastern Newfoundland will get a bit of a break from old man winter after another dumping of snow came down on the region this morning. Environment Canada meteorologist Ali Jalali says official numbers...
Feb 18, 2024
Multiple Fatal Overdoses Reported in RNC Jurisdiction Over Past Week
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is warning the public of the dangers of illicit drug use following several deaths in the province over the last week. According to the RNC, there have been five dea...
Feb 18, 2024
Local Tech Company Making Waves Internationally with AI Tool for Lawyers
A local tech company says they've developed a first-of-its-kind AI tool to help lawyers with the drafting of contracts. It's called Spellbook, and since being launched in 2022 it is now being used in ...
Feb 18, 2024 Scott Stevenson (Via X)
Conditions Expected to Improve as Avalon Peninsula Emerges from Winter's Fury
The Avalon Peninsula is digging out following the latest winter storm. Conditions changed rapidly this morning. Snowfall intensified around daybreak and the winds picked up, creating slippery roads an...
Feb 18, 2024
Applications Open for Trans Canada Trail's Annual Grant Program
Applications are now open for the Trans Canada Trail's annual trail care grant program. The initiative offers funding to local trail groups across the country to help repair and maintain recreational ...
Feb 18, 2024
