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Retail Sales Up Across Newfoundland and Labrador
Retail sales were up across Canada in eight of ten provinces including in Newfoundland and Labrador. Sales in September 2022 amounted to $942-million but sales increased by 0.3 per cent in September 2...
Nov 25, 2023
Lions Club Seeking Interest in New Club in Badger
A new Lions Club may soon be coming to Badger. Lions Club members will be on the ground in the community this coming Monday and Tuesday, canvassing residents about their interest in starting a club in...
Nov 25, 2023
From Fishermen to Fighter Jets, Rick Mercer Reflects on Wild Treks Across Canada in New Book 'The Road Years'
One of Newfoundland and Labrador's most recognizable performers has released a new book. Comedian and political satirist Rick Mercer has just released "The Road Years", a sequal to his bestselling mem...
Nov 25, 2023 (Photo courtesy Kara O'Keefe via Canada's Walk of Fame)
Numerous Food Drives and Collections Taking Place in Metro Today
The 13th annual Pack the Back toy, food and clothes drive kicked off this morning at the Walmart on Stavanger Drive in St. John's and Merchant Drive in Mount Pearl. The initiative from NL Health Servi...
Nov 25, 2023
Local Ukrainian Community Acknowledging National Tragedy Holodomor Today in St. John's
The public is being invited to join members of the local Ukrainian community today in remembering a dark chapter in the region's history. Today marks the 90th anniversary of the Holodomor, a man-made ...
Nov 25, 2023 VasenkaPhotography / CC
RNC Respond to Pair of Disturbances at Homes in Metro
A pair of incidents at separate homes in the metro last night has resulted in the arrests of two men in their forties. The RNC responded to a disturbance at a residence in the centre city of St. John'...
Nov 25, 2023
Lionel Kelland Hospice Opening Triggers Emotional Reaction From Supporters
It's not yet taking residents, but after ten long years, the community-led Lionel Kelland Hospice in Grand Falls-Windsor is finally competed. A ceremony was held in Grand Falls-Windsor yesterday. Boar...
Nov 24, 2023
Sealers Association Founding President Calls for Raising of Seal Product Laws Amid EU Leaders Visit
The founding president of the Canadian Sealers Association says now is a prime opportunity to raise what he calls the immoral laws barring seal products from EU markets, but he's not optimistic that t...
Nov 24, 2023
Manning Not Running for PC Nomination for Vacant Seat
A former PC Party President and recent candidate in the PC Leadership contest says he won't be throwing his hat in the ring for the nomination in Conception Bay East-Bell Island. Eugene Manning says h...
Nov 24, 2023 (Eugene Manning File Photo.)
Rally in Support of World Energy GH2 Project Set for Saturday
There's a rally tomorrow in Stephenville regarding the windmills and turbines for the World Energy GH2 project-not against, but in favour of. The company intends to create a wind-to-green-hydrogen pro...
Nov 24, 2023 Project Nujio’qonik Hydrogen Plant in Stephenville. (VOCM News)
