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Trailblazing Musical Duo Stick&Bow Heading to Happy Valley-Goose Bay this November
A trailblazing Montreal based musical duo will treat audiences in Happy Valley-Goose Bay to a unique experience this November. Stick&Bow, comprised of marimba player Krystina Marcoux and cellist J...
Oct 29, 2023 Stick&Bow
Labrador Based Athletes and School Sports Teams to see Increase in Financial Aid
The Department of Labrador Affairs is increasing financial assistance to Labrador-based school sports teams, and Labrador athletes who qualify for provincial teams to help with travel costs. Minister ...
Oct 29, 2023
Opposition Education Critic Petten Says "Cultural Shift" Needed at Memorial University
The Opposition Education critic says Memorial University has a "major problem" and says it remains to be seen how changes will be made to stem what Barry Petten calls lavish spending at the university...
Oct 29, 2023 PC MHA (CBS) Barry Petten
Fifteen Recipients Announced for Provincial Government's Inclusion and Capacity Grant Program
The province has announced the recipients of its Inclusion and Capacity Grant Program. Fifteen recipients will receive up to $50,000 in funding to help with providing programs aimed at accessibility, ...
Oct 29, 2023
First Taste of Winter Coming for Island Monday Night into Tuesday
The first snowfall of the season for Newfoundland is expected late tomorrow night and into Tuesday. Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for most of the island, except for the Nor...
Oct 29, 2023
Mount Pearl Man Dies Following Accident in Downtown St. John's
A 26-year-old Mount Pearl man has died following an accident in downtown St. John's early Saturday morning. Police first responded to the corner of Water Street and Adelaide Street around 5 a.m. They ...
Oct 29, 2023
George Street United Church to Close After 150 Years
George Street United will mark 150 years of history in a special, and what will no doubt be an emotional service this afternoon. The congregation of the iconic church on the west end of George Street ...
Oct 29, 2023 Photo via Heritage NL.
Johnson Geo Centre and MUN Botanical Garden Getting in the Halloween Spirit Today
The Johnson Geo Centre and MUN Botanical Garden are getting into the Halloween spirit this weekend. First, Halloween Howl continues at the Botanical Garden on Sunday. From 10am-3pm, families are welco...
Oct 29, 2023
VOCM Presents Growlers Fight Cancer Game at Mary Brown's Centre Today
Sports fans on the Avalon will have a chance to give back to a cause while enjoying the good-ole-hockey game. A new partnership between VOCM and the Newfoundland Growlers aims to raise funds and aware...
Oct 29, 2023
Housing Pressures A Concern In Areas Beyond St. John's, Says Furey, Stresses Need for Nuanced Solutions
Housing pressures and the availability of a range of housing options are a concern right across the province - not just the capital city. That's according to Premier Andrew Furey who says the challeng...
Oct 29, 2023
