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Spoken Word St. John's Returning After Two-Year Hiatus
A popular open mic is returning to the capital city. Spoken Word St. John's is once again starting up events after a two-year hiatus. The open mic, which ran for over a decade before the break, provid...
Nov 06, 2023 Photo via the LSPU Hall
SEA-NL to Become For-Profit Fishery Co-operative
The Seaward Enterprises Association of Newfoundland and Labrador is looking to change the structure of the organization. SEA-NL has voted in favour of turning the organization into a for-profit fisher...
Nov 06, 2023 (Ryan Cleary)
Bay Bulls Section of Southern Shore Trailway Reopens
The Bay Bulls section of the Southern Shore Trailway is now open. Organizers for the multi-use trail system shared the news on social media this weekend, thanking numerous companies who donated time, ...
Nov 06, 2023 Southern Shore Trailway Facebook
New Report Focuses on Impacts of Loneliness on Seniors
A sociologist is highlighting the impact loneliness has on older people both in care and in the community. Around 16 to 20 per cent of people aged 65 and up experience loneliness in most western count...
Nov 05, 2023
CFIB Calls for Change from Municipal Governments Following Worrying Atlantic Report
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business is calling for change in light of a new report that finds small businesses in Atlantic Canada feel neglected by their municipal governments. The CFIB wa...
Nov 05, 2023
Fatima Academy Earns First Prize at Marine Institute's Model Boat Race
Marine Institute's 10th annual model boat race took place yesterday, with more than 70 students from 10 junior high and high schools participating in the event. Students raced remote-controlled mini b...
Nov 05, 2023 Fatima Academy
House of Assembly to Return November 14 for Final Days of Fall Sitting
The House of Assembly will not be sitting this week as MHAs head back to their districts. The house has been sitting for three weeks, and when members return next Tuesday there are only three days lef...
Nov 05, 2023
Members of the Construction Industry Honoured During NLCA Awards Gala
The NLCA hosted its Annual Awards Gala last night in St. John's to celebrate the hardworking and talented members of our construction industry, recognize excellence, and connect with friends old and n...
Nov 05, 2023 NLCA Photo
Province Begins Consultations for New Climate Change Action Plans
The province has begun consultations for two new Climate Change Action Plans, which will cover the five years leading up to 2030. The Climate Change Mitigation Plan will focus on the reduction of gree...
Nov 05, 2023
Local Officials Caution Fire-Safety Ahead of Guy Fawkes Night
November 5 is Guy Fawkes Night, an occasion recognized in a number of Commonwealth countries, with some large bonfires being held in areas of this province. Ahead of tonight's fires, officials are put...
Nov 05, 2023 Ian Carroll / CC
