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Province Offering Vaccine Support Programs for Employers
The province is reminding employers across the province about a program available to help improve access to flu and COVID vaccines. The Private Employer Vaccine Program provides support to employers t...
Nov 19, 2023
Our Divas Do Christmas Prepares to Wow Audiences With New Additions
A show considered a holiday tradition by many is gearing up for another run at the St. John's Arts and Culture Centre Tada! Events "Our Divas Do Christmas" returns for three shows from December 7-10. ...
Nov 19, 2023
Heritage NL Earns Governor General Award
A project conducted by Heritage NL highlighting a number of skills and crafts at risk of disappearing forever has been recognized with the Governor General's History Award for Excellence in Community ...
Nov 19, 2023
St. John's SPCA Accepting SNAP Applications This Month
Applications for the St. John's SPCA's Spay and Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP) are set to open later this month. One hundred slots have been opened for surgeries scheduled for the new year. Registra...
Nov 19, 2023
High Winds Cause Several Power Outages Across Island
High winds made for a busy overnight for light and power crews on the west coast. Wind gusts over 100 km/h sent trees toppling onto lines, knocking out power for thousands of customers from Pasadena t...
Nov 19, 2023 Newfoundland Power
Atlantic Canadians Expected to Spend Big This Christmas: Survey
A survey by the Retail Council of Canada shows that Atlantic Canadians plan to spend more on holiday shopping this year than any other region in the country. The council wanted to know more about the ...
Nov 18, 2023
Transportation Critic Calls for Reinstatement of 24/7 Snowclearing
Opposition Transportation critic Loyola O'Driscoll is worried by signals the provincial government has not intention of providing 24 hour snow clearing services. O'Driscoll was responding to comments ...
Nov 18, 2023 PC MHA Loyola O'Driscoll
Canada Games Host Society Putting Call Out for Photos and Memories From 1977 Games
The 2025 Canada Games Host Society is inviting people to share their memories of the last time St. John's hosted the Canada Summer Games back in 1977. CEO of the Host Society, Karen Sheriffs says four...
Nov 18, 2023 (Photo: Canada Games)
Trans Rights Advocate Calls for Improved Access to Gender-Affirming Health Care
Accessing health care continues to be a challenge for the transgender community. That's according to local trans rights advocate Kaiden Dalley. As Transgender Awareness Week is being recognized in Can...
Nov 18, 2023
Pike Not Concerned With Skilled Labour Shortage Ahead of Construction on New Units
The province is confident that there will be an adequate labour force to work on 91 affordable housing projects proposals. The provincial government announced the successful applicants to their RFP fo...
Nov 18, 2023
