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Co-Op Housing Association Looks Forward to Federal Funds Entering System
People involved in cooperative housing in Newfoundland and Labrador are hopeful that federal money geared to adding to the housing inventory will make its way into the system sooner rather than later....
Nov 27, 2023
Police Detail Decisions Leading Up to Postponement of St. John's Christmas Parade
Three people were arrested and released pending further investigation following a frightening incident in the capital city's downtown on Sunday that forced the postponement of the Downtown Santa Claus...
Nov 27, 2023 RNC Cst. James Cadigan
Emergency Preparedness Minister Visits Southwest Coast for Post-Fiona Update
The federal minister of emergency preparedness was on the province's southwest coast to get an update on how things are going in the wake of Hurricane Fiona and see what kind of resources are availabl...
Nov 27, 2023 Federal Minister of Emergency Preparedness Harjit Sajjan and Minister of Rural Economic Development Gudie Hutchings. Photo via Harjit Sajjan Twitter
PC Party Vetting Candidates Seeking Nomination in Conception Bay East-Bell Island
The PC Party is currently vetting candidates seeking the Tory nomination in Conception Bay East-Bell Island. Long-time MHA David Brazil announced he is stepping down effective December 30. The PCs put...
Nov 27, 2023
BDO President Urging Cyber Monday Shoppers Not to Overuse Credit Cards
Less than a month before Christmas and a licensed insolvency trustee is urging people against relying too heavily on their credit cards ahead of the holiday season. Today is Cyber Monday, one of the b...
Nov 27, 2023 Nancy Snedden
Former St. John's Councillor Now the CAO of Stephenville
Former St. John's city councillor Jonathan Galgay is on the move again. Galgay resigned as chief administrative officer for the Town of Placentia three months ago to "pursue other opportunities." He t...
Nov 27, 2023 Director of Legislative Affairs with the CFIB, Jonathan Galgay
Canada-EU Summit Highlights Seal Product Ban Debate
The topic of seal products being banned for sale in the European Union was broached during the recent Canada-EU summit in St. John's, but the leaders have opposing views on the topic. Top leaders from...
Nov 27, 2023 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Postponement of Downtown St. John's Christmas Parade Necessary for Public Safety: RNC
Organizers will try again this coming Sunday following postponement of the Santa Claus Parade for a most unusual reason-danger in the downtown near the end of the parade route. Some kids shed tears wh...
Nov 27, 2023 (Photo via Downtown St. John's Twitter.)
Wind-Hydrogen Development Supporters Rally in Stephenville
Supporters of a proposed wind hydrogen development on the province's west coast made their voices heard over the weekend during a large rally in Stephenville. Hundreds of people turned out for Saturda...
Nov 27, 2023 (Submitted photo)
Over $11,000 Raised During Dial-A-Carol on VOCM
Over $11,500 and counting has been raised during the annual Dial-A-Carol fundraiser in support of the VOCM Cares Foundation. Phones were ringing off the hook on Sunday afternoon with an outpouring num...
Nov 26, 2023
