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Province Grants Additional Funds Towards Roots of Empathy Program
The provincial government is providing additional funding to expand the Roots of Empathy Program in school's across the province. Roots of Empathy is aimed at improving behaviour in elementary-aged ch...
Jun 11, 2023
Nevaeh's Lemonade Stand Fundraiser Returns This Week
An annual fundraiser in memory of a young girl who lost her battle with cancer returns this week. Nevaeh's Lemonade Stand was started by young Neveah Denine to raise money for children like her who we...
Jun 11, 2023
RNC Accepting Applications for New and Experienced Recruits
Applications are now open for those interested in a career with the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary and they are seeking both new recruits and experienced police officers. The RNC is recruiting a clas...
Jun 11, 2023
Department of Education Seeking Public Input for Early Learning Action Plan
The Department of Education is holding public consultation sessions to seek input and recommendations on the development of an Early Learning Action Plan, including a legislative review of the Child C...
Jun 11, 2023
Georgetown Pub Raises Money to Purchase New Bike for Regular Customer
Staff and customers at the Georgetown Pub recently came together to help out a familiar face at the popular St. John's watering hole. Earlier this week, a bike belonging to regular customer Glen Power...
Jun 11, 2023
Military Conducting Clean Up and Training in St. Mary's Bay
Expect to see a lot of military activity in the St. Mary's Bay area this week. Members of the 103 Search and Rescue Squadron from 9 Wing Gander will be involved in an environmental clean up on beaches...
Jun 11, 2023 (File photo: Government of Canada. 103 Search and Rescue (SAR) Squadron)
Carpenter Millwright College Hosts National Apprenticeship Competition
Some of the country's top apprentices were in Paradise this weekend for the National Apprenticeship Competition. Prizes were given out to participants from various sectors who competed in skill compet...
Jun 11, 2023
Some Centre City Streets Closed for Road Race
There will be some temporary street closures in the centre of St. John's this morning due to a road race for runners. The Crown and Anchor Mews Memorial 8-kilometre race is scheduled to begin around 8...
Jun 11, 2023
Rotary St. John's East Collecting Bicycle Donations
The Rotary Club of St. John's East is putting a call out to the community for gently used bikes to be donated for distribution in the community. The Rotary Club is seeking bicycle donations which will...
Jun 11, 2023
Agenda Packed for Baie Verte Mining Conference
New sustainable approaches to mining are among the conversations being had during the 34th annual Baie Verte Mining Conference. President of the Baie Verte Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, Lloyd Hayden ...
Jun 10, 2023 (Via Facebook.)
