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Privacy Commissioner Calling on Government to Restore His Office's Authority
The province's Privacy Commissioner is calling on government to restore the authority of his office to demand to see certain records in order to ensure that government and public bodies are being open...
Sep 19, 2023
Province Hoping New Physical Activity Kit Will Lead to Widespread Health Changes
The provincial government believes that our standing in numerous social metrics should allow for an easier transition to becoming a healthier one. This week, the province launched their new digital ph...
Sep 19, 2023 Dr. Pat Parfrey
Former CBS Mayor to Receive Service Medals Earned by Late Father During WWII
There will be a special event at Government House later this week as Woodrow French is presented with the service medals earned by his late father Harold during WWII. Woody French, the former mayor of...
Sep 19, 2023
SJIWFF Sees Big Increase in Festival Submissions Over Last 10 Years
The St. John's International Film Festival has seen a huge increase in submissions over the last decade, according to their Executive Director. The festival announced their 2023 lineup yesterday. Jenn...
Sep 19, 2023
Local Medical Community Mourns Passing of Influential Women's Health Physician
The local medical community is mourning the sudden passing of a physician who made a huge contribution to women's health in the province, and beyond. Dr. Atamjit Gill an OB/Gyn who worked at the Women...
Sep 19, 2023 (Photo via Team Broken Earth Twitter.)
St. John's Officially Opens Galway Village Green Playground
There's a new place to play in Galway. The City of St. John's has officially opened the new 6,500 square foot Galway Village Green Playground. The city provided $1.9 million for the project, with Galw...
Sep 19, 2023 Photo via City of St. John's
Province to Prohibit Smoking, Vaping on Government Property
The provincial government is cracking down on smoking and vaping on their premises. As of next Wednesday, September 27, smoking and vaping will be prohibited on all government property, including park...
Sep 19, 2023
Provincial Government Launches Physical Wellness Virtual Tool
The provincial government has launched a new virtual tool to help health care providers talk to patients about physical wellness. The Health Care Providers' Physical Activity Kit includes numerous res...
Sep 18, 2023
Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra Partners With CircusFest
The Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra (NSO) is back under the big top. NSO, under the direction of Marc David, is set to collaborate with St. John's International CircusFest to kick off their 2023-24 se...
Sep 18, 2023 File Photo
NDP Leader Calls for Additional Action to Combat Rental Prices
The leader of the provincial NDP believes the potential elimination of the HST on new rental housing builds is a good step, but more action is needed. Finance Minister Siobhan Coady wrote the federal ...
Sep 18, 2023 NDP Leader Jim Dinn
