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Government to Make Metrobus Bus Pass Program Announcement
The minister of children, seniors and social development will, along with city and SeniorsNL officials, today announce funding for the Metrobus Bus Pass Program. The provincial government has vowed to...
May 09, 2022
Capital City Investigating Traffic Issues in Hazlewood Drive Area
The city of St. John's is looking into traffic issues in the Hazelwood Drive area of the capital city's west end. Ward councillor Jamie Korab says he was recently contacted by a resident in the area f...
May 08, 2022 (Jamie Korab File Photo.)
St. Mary's Bay Unable to Secure Licence for Fish Plant
St. Mary's Bay has a fish plant, new owners who have access to raw material, workers who want a job, but no license for the plant. The plant last operated about five years ago, but St. Mary's Mayor St...
May 08, 2022
Theatre Up-and-Comers Getting Opportunities Through "Project Murder" Play
A theatre company is providing opportunities to emerging teens and young adults with a show this coming week. Whadda Ya Call It? Productions, a company aimed at providing theatre opportunities for tho...
May 08, 2022
Nominations for 2022 Indigenous Advocate Award Officially Open
Nominations for the 2022 Indigenous Advocate Award are now open. The annual award recognizes outstanding efforts to advance the human rights of Indigenous Peoples in Newfoundland and Labrador. Candida...
May 08, 2022 (Photo via First Voice NL Twitter.)
Local Hockey School Helping Those With Vision Impairments Hit the Ice
A local hockey school is giving opportunities to those who are blind and partially-sighted. Newfoundland Blind Ice Hockey meets every Sunday at Robert French Memorial Stadium to play the adapted versi...
May 08, 2022 (Photo via Newfoundland Blind Ice Hockey/Facebook.)
Matthew Twyne Back in Custody After Breaching Probation
A repeat, registered sex offender has been arrested in the metro area once again. 36-year-old Matthew Twyne, who has over 100 convictions on his record, including ones for exposing himself to women an...
May 08, 2022 (File photo.)
Newfoundland and Labrador Takes Home Eleven Awards at 2022 ECMAs
Newfoundland and Labrador is walking away with six more awards at this year's ECMAs. That brings this province's total to 11, after taking home five on Friday. Among Sunday's winners were VOCM Program...
May 08, 2022
ACOA, Federal Government Announce More Than $350,000 in Funding for Projects in Western NL
ACOA and the federal government have announced more than $350,000 in funding for two projects in western Newfoundland through the Jobs and Growth Fund. A repayable investment of $200,000 is helping Ga...
May 08, 2022
Growlers Fall to Royals 7-3 in Game 1
The Newfoundland Growlers came up short in Game 1 of the North Division final, falling 7-3 to the Reading Royals on the road on Saturday night. The Growlers stay in Pennsylvania for Game 2 tonight, be...
May 08, 2022 (Photo via NL Growlers Twitter.)
