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Retired US Military Veteran Has Magical Journey on East Coast Trail
What started as a physical challenge transformed into a magical journey on the East Coast Trail for one retired US Military veteran. Dave Martin of Ohio retired last year after 30 years of service. Af...
Jun 05, 2023
Opera on the Avalon Celebrates 15th Anniversary Season
Opera on the Avalon is celebrating their 15th anniversary season. To mark the event, the company is launching a number of new projects as part of the 2023 season. The third opera in its New Commission...
Jun 05, 2023
Wakeham Calls on Marine Atlantic to Scrap Surcharge System
The PC MHA for Stephenville-Port au Port says Marine Atlantic shouldn't just delay a proposed fuel surcharge-they should outright cancel it. Tony Wakeham says while the new tax has been pushed back un...
Jun 05, 2023
Lynx Air Launches New Direct, Affordable Flight from YYT to Montreal
There's a new vapor trail between St. John's and Montreal with the first flight today. Lynx Air's inaugural flight from St. John's to Montreal left this afternoon. The low-cost airline will fly Monday...
Jun 05, 2023
Port of Argentia Reaches Agreement with Pattern Energy for Renewable Energy Project
The Port of Argentia has reached an agreement with Pattern Energy for a renewable energy project. The company plans to construct a 300-megawatt wind energy facility to power the production of ammonia ...
Jun 05, 2023
Capital City Unveils $20 Million Plan for Shared Use Path
The City of St. John's has unveiled its $20 million master plan for shared use trails linking the network from east to west and north to south. It includes a major change to a section of Elizabeth Ave...
Jun 05, 2023
Pitts Memorial to Close Between Kilbride and Downtown This Evening
Both east and westbound lanes of Pitts Memorial between Kilbride and the downtown will be closed to traffic this evening to allow for the completion of bridge work in the area. The closure will affect...
Jun 05, 2023 (Pitts Memorial Drive via Google Maps.)
Newfoundland Turnip Creator Believes AI Technology Behind Increase in Facebook Post Violations
A popular social media page that shares comedic posts and memes related to Newfoundland and Labrador is at risk of being shut down. The Newfoundland Turnip, which has over 227,000 followers on Faceboo...
Jun 05, 2023
St. John's Council to Discuss Plans for Downtown Pedestrian Mall
The capital city's Downtown Pedestrian Mall is set to open later this month with plans in full swing to further improve the area. The city is hoping to increase foot traffic on Water Street by adding ...
Jun 05, 2023 (Via City of St. John's.)
Janeway Telethon Raises Nearly $2.4 Million
It was an incredible weekend for the only children's hospital in the province. The 39th Janeway Telethon raised almost $2.4 million. The money will go towards new equipment to reduce diagnostic wait t...
Jun 05, 2023
