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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
MP Disappointed With Continued Mackerel Moratorium
The MP for Avalon says he's expressed his disappointment to federal Fisheries Minister Joyce Murray over her decision not to resume the mackerel fishery. Ken McDonald says there are signs that the sto...
Jul 16, 2023 (Photo via DFO.)
Two St. John's Athletes Invited to Hockey Canada Summer Camps
Two female hockey players from this province have been invited to Hockey Canada's summer camps. Abby Newhook of St. John's is one of 23 athletes selected for summer showcase camp in St. Catherine's, O...
Jul 16, 2023 (Photo via Abby Newhook Twitter.)
Town of Wabush Gearing Up for Come Home Year
The Town of Wabush is gearing up to welcome home faces both new and old. Come Home To Wabush gets underway on July 22 with a parade, followed by a week full of events for all ages and interests. With ...
Jul 16, 2023
Whitbourne Urgent Care Unavailable Wednesday, Friday
Urgent care services in Whitbourne will be unavailable for a few days this week. The Dr William H. Newhook Community Health Centre will be unavailable on Wednesday and Friday. The facility will remain...
Jul 16, 2023
Meagan Kay-Fowlow Named NL Innovation Centre President
The NL Innovation Centre has a new president. This week, TechNL appointed Meagan Kay-Fowlow as president for the Innovation Centre's remote operations. Kay-Fowlow brings 15 years of experience in vari...
Jul 16, 2023
