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Discussions Around Teacher Recruitment and Retention a Priority for Education Minister Moving Forward
One of the conversations the province's education minister is hoping to have soon with stakeholders is around the recruitment and retention of teachers. John Haggie was sworn into the portfolio about ...
Aug 22, 2022
St. John's City Council to Discuss Potential Project in Undeveloped Area of Kenmount Hill
A potentially significant project in a currently undeveloped area of St. John's is back on city council's radar. The proposal, from Noseguard Holdings, would see a mix of residential and commercial de...
Aug 22, 2022 Via the City of St. John's.
Team NL Athletes Returning Home From Canada Games
The remainder of athletes with Team Newfoundland and Labrador return to St. John's today from the Canada Games in Ontario. The 124 athletes, 18 coaches, 14 support staff, and 11 mission staff are sche...
Aug 22, 2022
Excitement in the Air Ahead of Deal Between Canada and Germany in Stephenville: Furey
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and German Chancellor Olaf Sholz will be in the province tomorrow to sign an agreement on the development of a green hydrogen economy. The deal will be signed in Stephenv...
Aug 22, 2022 (Premier Andrew Furey)
Province Begins Expanded Monkeypox Vaccination Process
The province begins expanded vaccinations for the monkeypox virus today. The vaccine Imvamune is being made available to more people considered high risk. That includes the two-spirit, transgender, ga...
Aug 22, 2022
Namjim by Bannerman Brewing Shortlisted for Air Canada's Best New Restaurant Campaign
A local restaurant has been nominated as one of Canada's Best New Restaurants. Namjim by Bannerman Brewing Co. is one of 30 restaurants nominated by Air Canada's Best New Restaurant campaign. An anony...
Aug 21, 2022
Conception Bay South Green Team Partners with Town, Parks Commission for Conservation Projects
The local Green Team in Conception Bay South has partnered with the town and the CBS Parks Commission for a number of conservation projects. The three groups will be working together to conduct resear...
Aug 21, 2022
Great Things in Store: New Project Aimed at Improving Food Access
Food First NL is looking for food retailers to take part in a new project. The organization is launching their new Great Things in Store project to develop partnerships that improve food access across...
Aug 21, 2022
Stanley Cup Arrives Ahead of Monday's Parade
One of the greatest and most recognizable sports trophies in history has arrived in St. John's. Alex Newhook, who won the Stanley Cup this year as a member of the Colorada Avalanche, hoisted the prize...
Aug 21, 2022
Performance of Musical 'No Change in the Weather' to Take Place at Turning the Tide Marine Industry Awards
A Newfoundland musical is returning for a special occasion. "No Change in the Weather", which toured Canada in 2019, is coming to the Turning the Tide Marine Industry Awards Gala. The plot is built ar...
Aug 21, 2022 File photo of a performance of No Change in the Weather.
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