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Quilts, Hooked Rugs and Stitching Show to Take Place at Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
Craft enthusiasts across the Avalon will want to head to the Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist this weekend. The Quilts, Hooked Rugs and Stitching Show, running today and tomorrow, will allow...
Nov 04, 2023 Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
Province Blames Rising Interest Rates for Drop in Housing Starts
The finance minister is blaming rising interest rates for a dramatic drop in the province's housing starts. While many of the province's economic indicators are positive, housing starts in Newfoundlan...
Nov 04, 2023
Provincial Government Outlines Quarry Resources Act
The provincial government has announced the details of its new Quarry Resources Act. The new legislation replaces the decades old Quarry Minerals Act. Its purpose is to manage and regulate the extract...
Nov 04, 2023
Minister Stoodley Refutes Opposition's Claims of Lack of Staffing for School Bus Inspections
Most Highway Enforcement Officer positions in the province are filled, according to the Department of Digital Government and Service NL. Opposition Transportation critic Loyola O'Driscoll first raised...
Nov 04, 2023
Premier Completes Series of Six Apologies to Residential School Survivors Across Labrador
Premier Andrew Furey recently wrapped a run across Labrador this week to issue six apologies to residential school survivors. Five of the apologies were delivered in Inuit communities, including Rigol...
Nov 04, 2023 Premier Residential School Apology - Happy Valley Goose Bay
NDP To Hold Virtual Biennial Convention Today
Members of the provincial New Democratic Party are meeting virtually today for the party's biennial convention. Today's portion of the convention will include an address from leader Jim Dinn, Federati...
Nov 04, 2023 NDP Leader Jim Dinn
Clocks to Fall Back Tonight Signaling End of Daylight Saving Time
It's that time of year again-the clocks fall back overnight tonight. Daylight saving time will end at 2 a.m., meaning all clocks will move back by one hour. Many fire departments and government agenci...
Nov 04, 2023
Protest Calling for Ceasefire to War in Gaza Taking Place Today at Harbourside Park
Protesters are planning to gather in downtown St. John's today as part of an international day of action calling for a ceasefire to the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. A statement from the St. J...
Nov 04, 2023
NL Health Services Announces Temporary Closure to Baie Verte Peninsula Health Care Centre
Health Services advises the public that emergency services at the Baie Verte Peninsula Health Care Centre in Baie Verte will be temporarily closed due to human resource challenges from: Saturday, Nove...
Nov 04, 2023
Marine Institute Model Boat Race Taking Place Today
Marine Institute's 10th annual model boat race is taking place this today. More than 70 students from 10 junior high and high schools will participate in the event. They'll be racing remote-controlled...
Nov 04, 2023
