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Tech Analyst: Kids Help Phone to Implement AI Support
Kids Help Phone is turning to artificial intelligence to meet the growing demand for mental health support. The 24-7 national support line for young people and adults has seen a huge rise in demand fo...
Jul 18, 2023 (Kevin Andrews File photo)
Construction Safety Association Urges Patience With Flag People During Summer Road Work
The CEO of the Construction Safety Association is reminding drivers to be patient with flag persons as construction work is completed through the hot and humid summer days. The last few days have been...
Jul 18, 2023
Strides for Melanoma Offers Safety Tips for Hot, Sunny Days
A local advocate is offering a few tips to keep sun-safe during these long, hot summer days. Bev Barbour with Strides for Melanoma recently won the second place Rays of Hope Top Fundraising Award, for...
Jul 18, 2023
Clarenville Days Underway This Week
The Town of Clarenville has a full slate of activities planned for this week as part of this year's Clarenville Days. The annual festival began on Sunday with events running all through this week. Rec...
Jul 18, 2023
Over 100 Athletes From NL Compete in 2023 North American Indigenous Games
An athlete from Labrador is reflecting on what it means to him to compete at this year's North American Indigenous Games. Over 100 competitors from this province have converged on Nova Scotia for the ...
Jul 18, 2023
St John's Pride Sees Strong Community Support in Response to Hateful Messages
The Chair of St. John's Pride says the local queer community has seen incredible support to combat rising hate. Eddy St. Coeur says in the wake of hateful rhetoric directed towards 2SLGBTQIA+ people, ...
Jul 18, 2023 (Eddy St. Coeur)
Human Trafficking Case Back on Track After Tech Delays
A stalled human trafficking case appears to be back on track after months of delays. It was almost a year ago when RCMP held a news conference to announce the first-ever such charges laid in the provi...
Jul 18, 2023
MUN Receives Provincial Subsidy to Reduce Campus Fees
The provincial government is giving Memorial University money to reduce campus fees. MUN charges undergraduates and graduate students, as well as medical residents completing six-month enhanced skills...
Jul 18, 2023
Government Opens Consultation Process for New Mid-Sized Theatre in St. John's
Consultations have begun on a new mid-sized theatre space in the capital city, announced earlier this year. The information collected through the consultation process will be used to help with decisio...
Jul 18, 2023
Grand Falls-Windsor Mayor Touts Success of This Year's Salmon Festival
The Mayor of Grand Falls-Windsor says this year's Exploits Valley Salmon Festival has been a big success. The festival, which began last Thursday, wrapped up yesterday with a family fun day and comedy...
Jul 18, 2023 Photo via grandfallswindsor.com
