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Suspect in Custody Following Incident in Colinet Area
An incident in the Colinet area Sunday night has been peacefully resolved. RCMP responded shortly before 9 p.m., advising via social media of a heightened police presence, and asking people to avoid t...
May 22, 2022
Kelligrews Soiree Taking Place this Summer
The Kelligrews Soiree is back this summer. The popular week-long festival features numerous events, showcasing the Town of Conception Bay's local talent and culture. The Kelligrews Soiree Garden Party...
May 22, 2022 Via https://www.conceptionbaysouth.ca/explore/kelligrews-soiree/
Province Holding Webinar for Tourism Businesses Looking to Hire Newcomers
A webinar for tourism businesses looking to hire international students, refugees, and temporary foreign workers is taking place later this week. The information session is being held by the Office of...
May 22, 2022
Rising Cost of Living Having Negative Effects on Volunteerism: Official Opposition
The rising cost of living is affecting some people's ability to volunteer. That's according to PC MHA for Cape St. Francis, Joedy Wall. Wall says this particular impact of the high cost of living was ...
May 22, 2022 Via Joedy Wall - MHA - District of Cape St.Francis on Facebook.
Province Expecting 2022 to be "Record Year" for Mining Activity
The provincial government expects mining exploration to be at its highest output ever come the end of the year. Oil production is down significantly, although Terra Nova will be back online later this...
May 22, 2022
Team Canada Wins Bronze at World Junior Curling Championships
A curler from this province is bringing home a bronze medal from the World Junior Curling Championships. Joel Krats, who is from Labrador, and the rest of Team Purcell represented Canada at the event,...
May 22, 2022 Photo via Curling Canada
St. Clare's Centennial: Hospital Celebrates 100th Anniversary
St. Clare's Mercy Hospital is celebrating one century of providing healthcare services to the people of the province today. The St. John's hospital was first opened by the Sisters of Mercy on May 22, ...
May 22, 2022 (Photo: David Turner)
Econext to Present Annual Industry Awards
A business group focused on clean growth and development in the province will present its industry awards next week. Econext, formerly known as the Newfoundland and Labrador Environmental Industry Ass...
May 22, 2022
SEA-NL Comes Out in Support of More Snow Crab Processing Licenses
The Seaward Enterprises Association of Newfoundland and Labrador has come out in support of the issuance of new snow crab processing licenses. They say the Fish Processing Licensing Board is currently...
May 22, 2022
Protesters Advocate for Easier Access to Abortion Outside Planned Parenthood in St. John's
Protesters gathered outside of Planned Parenthood in St. John's on Saturday afternoon to advocate for easier access to abortion. The group was led by pro-choice supporters, with demonstrators carrying...
May 22, 2022
