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Two People Displaced in Kilbride House Fire
Two people have been displaced by a weekend fire that caused significant damage to a two-storey house in Kilbride. The fire broke out at a house on Bay Bulls Road early Saturday afternoon. The woman w...
Jul 17, 2023
City of Mount Pearl Working to Bring Ride-Sharing Services to Metro
The City of Mount Pearl says they're all for welcoming ride-sharing services such as Uber to the region. Mayor Dave Aker says they're working alongside the City of St. John's in efforts to bring the s...
Jul 17, 2023 (Mayor Dave Aker)
Quadrangle Opens New Queer Safe Space in St. John's
A local organization supporting the LGBTQ+ community has opened the doors on a new queer safe space in the capital city. The Quadrangle's new facility on Elizabeth Avenue is fully accessible and hopes...
Jul 17, 2023 (Photo via Twitter)
Two Charged in Harbour Grace Weapons Bust Back in Court September 6
Two people from Harbour Grace charged with making and selling illegal guns and other weapons were again returned to custody following court appearances last week. Forty-nine-year-old John Byrne and 41...
Jul 17, 2023
Stephenville Theatre Festival Celebrates Major Milestone
The Stephenville Theatre Festival is celebrating its 45th anniversary. The festival has been dazzling west coast audiences with musicals and theatre performances dating back to 1978. General Manager B...
Jul 16, 2023 (Photo via Stephenville Theatre Festival.)
Pike Uses Labrador Trip to Connect With Workers
New Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development took advantage of a recent trip to Labrador to meet with local groups to discuss needs in the region. Paul Pike who is also the minister respon...
Jul 16, 2023 Paul Pike
Faith-Based Pride Event Taking Place in Capital City
An event for 2SLGBTQIA+ people and allies celebrating the crossroads of queerness and spirituality is taking place next week. The "Out in Faith Pride Service" first began in 2016 and aims to provide a...
Jul 16, 2023
Fire Crews Extinguish TCH Car Fire Near Avondale
Emergency crews have cleared the scene of a car fire on the TCH near Avondale Access. A car reportedly burst into flames while travelling westbound between Avondale and Salmonier Line on the Trans Can...
Jul 16, 2023 Photo via Nicole O'Brien
Province Cuts Cost for 13 Seats in Correctional Officer Program
The province is launching a new program to provide training for new correctional officers at a reduced price. The partnership between government and the Atlantic Police Academy will look to boost recr...
Jul 16, 2023
Pirates to Pilots Festival Returns to Harbour Grace
For the first time in six years, the Town of Harbour Grace will be celebrating it's pirate and aviation history during an upcoming festival. The Pirates to Pilots Festival is making a comeback for the...
Jul 16, 2023
