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COD NL, Association of the Deaf Rallying Over Shortage of ASL Interpreters
The Coalition of Persons with Disabilities and the NL Association of the Deaf are rallying at Confederation Building tomorrow, calling attention to the province's shortage of ASL interpreters. COD NL ...
Nov 14, 2023
RNC Arrest Two Men in Connection With Vehicle Theft
The RNC has made two arrests in connection with the recent theft of a vehicle in St. John's. On Sunday, RNC patrol officers noticed a vehicle that was reported stolen parked in the centre city area. A...
Nov 14, 2023
St. John's to Host First Atlantic Canada Seafood Industry Innovation Summit
Atlantic Canada's first ever Seafood Industry Innovation Summit is set to take place in St. John's this week. Beginning today and running until Friday, the Seafood Industry Innovation Summit, which is...
Nov 14, 2023 (Photo via Association of Seafood Producers.)
Janeway Children's Hospital Foundation Staffer Receives National Award
A staffer of the Janeway Children's Hospital Foundation has been acknowledged with a national award. Janessa Ward received the John Lauck Leadership Award during the Children's Miracle Network (CMN) f...
Nov 14, 2023
West Coast ATV Crash Claims Life of McKays Man
A 59-year-old man is dead following an ATV crash on the west coast yesterday. The accident occurred around 5:00 p.m. in McKays. According to the RCMP, the driver, who was the only person on the quad, ...
Nov 14, 2023
National Alert Ready System Test Taking Place Wednesday
A test of the national Alert Ready system is coming tomorrow. An emergency test message will be broadcast through radio, television, smart phones and other compatible wireless devices at 10:55 tomorro...
Nov 14, 2023 Nathan Dumlao / Unsplash
21-Year-Old Pouch Cove Man Arrested After Vehicle Crashes Into Ocean
A 21-year-old Pouch Cove man has been arrested and is facing numerous serious charges in connection with a terrifying incident that could have turned out far worse. A car with five people on board, le...
Nov 14, 2023
Man Dead Following Single-Vehicle Crash on Burgeo Highway
A 55-year-old man is dead as the result of a single-vehicle crash on the Burgeo Highway Monday afternoon. RCMP say the crash occurred around 4:15 near Top Pond. Police say the vehicle crossed into the...
Nov 14, 2023
Diabetes Advocate Questions Effectiveness of Sugar Tax
A diabetes advocate and nutrition coach doesn't think policies like the addition of a tax on sugar-sweetened drinks have a dramatic impact on the health of a population. Today is World Diabetes Day. T...
Nov 14, 2023 Shawn Wicks
Seniors' Advocate Releases "What Golden Years?" Report on Cost of Living
Life after retirement is known as the golden years, but the province's Seniors' Advocate is asking "What Golden Years?" in a new report addressing serious cost-of-living challenges faced by seniors in...
Nov 14, 2023 Susan Walsh
