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9/11 Anniversary Ceremony Taking Place in Gander Tomorrow
A commemorative service is planned in Gander tomorrow to mark the 22nd anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the US now known as 9/11. Gander's role in the days following the attacks is well known, ...
Sep 10, 2023 The scene at Gander airport, September 11, 2001. Image courtesy the Gander Airport Historical Society
Newfoundlanders in Morocco Escape Unscathed Following Earthquake
Several Newfoundlanders were among those caught in the major earthquake that struck Morocco early Saturday morning. Bonavista Mayor John Norman was attending a UNESCO conference in Marrakesh with othe...
Sep 10, 2023 (CBS News photo)
Former PC Party Candidate: NL Health Services' Healthy Food Policy Missing the Mark
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services' new three-year healthy food policy is missing the mark according to some who frequent the Health Sciences. The policy sees the gradual phasing out of things ...
Sep 10, 2023
Medical Transportation Assistance Program Needs Work, Says Labrador MHA
The NDP MHA for Labrador west says while government's new online voucher system for the Medical Transportation Assistance Program is something he's asked for, more needs to be done to help people with...
Sep 10, 2023 Jordan Brown
Furey to Announce Funding for the Great Coastal Trail Project Today
Premier Andrew Furey is on the west coast of the island today to announce funding for the Great Coastal Trail Project. Furey will be joined by Minister and area MHA Gerry Byrne in the community of Par...
Sep 10, 2023
Geraldine Rubia Centre Celebrates 40th Anniversary
A community organization that helps adults with special needs is celebrating its 40th anniversary this week. The Geraldine Rubia Centre in the Capital City was founded by its namesake in 1983, offerin...
Sep 10, 2023
Nunatsiavut Government Issues Call to Action on World Suicide Prevention Day
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day, an occasion being marked with a call to action by the Nunatsiavut Government. The Nunatsiavut Government says today is an opportunity for everyone to come togeth...
Sep 10, 2023
Atlantic Salmon Conservation Funding Applications Open
Applications are now open for funding for projects that promote Atlantic Salmon Conservation. The Foundation for the Conservation of Atlantic Salmon has set aside $1.5 million for projects in Atlantic...
Sep 10, 2023 (Stock photo.)
Public Safety Minister to Attend Fire Services Convention
Public Safety Minister John Hogan will be a part of two events today as part of the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Fire Services convention in Gander. First minister Hogan will participate i...
Sep 10, 2023 John Hogan
RNC Arrest Man After Altercation at Mount Pearl Business
A 34-year-old man is in custody after an altercation with police in Mount Pearl last night. Around 10:20 p.m., RNC officers were called to the parking lot of a business in Mount Pearl, and were confro...
Sep 10, 2023
