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New Report Focuses on Impacts of Loneliness on Seniors
A sociologist is highlighting the impact loneliness has on older people both in care and in the community. Around 16 to 20 per cent of people aged 65 and up experience loneliness in most western count...
Nov 05, 2023
CFIB Calls for Change from Municipal Governments Following Worrying Atlantic Report
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business is calling for change in light of a new report that finds small businesses in Atlantic Canada feel neglected by their municipal governments. The CFIB wa...
Nov 05, 2023
Fatima Academy Earns First Prize at Marine Institute's Model Boat Race
Marine Institute's 10th annual model boat race took place yesterday, with more than 70 students from 10 junior high and high schools participating in the event. Students raced remote-controlled mini b...
Nov 05, 2023 Fatima Academy
House of Assembly to Return November 14 for Final Days of Fall Sitting
The House of Assembly will not be sitting this week as MHAs head back to their districts. The house has been sitting for three weeks, and when members return next Tuesday there are only three days lef...
Nov 05, 2023
Members of the Construction Industry Honoured During NLCA Awards Gala
The NLCA hosted its Annual Awards Gala last night in St. John's to celebrate the hardworking and talented members of our construction industry, recognize excellence, and connect with friends old and n...
Nov 05, 2023 NLCA Photo
Province Begins Consultations for New Climate Change Action Plans
The province has begun consultations for two new Climate Change Action Plans, which will cover the five years leading up to 2030. The Climate Change Mitigation Plan will focus on the reduction of gree...
Nov 05, 2023
Local Officials Caution Fire-Safety Ahead of Guy Fawkes Night
November 5 is Guy Fawkes Night, an occasion recognized in a number of Commonwealth countries, with some large bonfires being held in areas of this province. Ahead of tonight's fires, officials are put...
Nov 05, 2023 Ian Carroll / CC
NDP's Jim Dinn Earns Stamp of Approval During Biennial Convention
NDP Leader Jim Dinn has received a ringing endorsement of his work to date. Party faithful voted an overwhelming 95 per cent in support of Dinn's leadership during the NDP's biennial convention yester...
Nov 05, 2023
Province Has Yet to Engage in Serious Talks With Quebec on Critical Minerals
The province's Industry Minister says they have not had much discussion with Quebec on critical minerals. Newfoundland and Labrador has a variety of rare earth elements and critical minerals, many of ...
Nov 04, 2023
Hundreds Voice Support for Palestinians, Plead For Ceasefire in Gaza
Several hundred people descended on Harbourside Park in downtown St. John's Saturday afternoon to denounce what they're calling the genocide of Palestinians in Gaza. The speakers, who requested that t...
Nov 04, 2023
