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Perchance Artistic Director Astonished by Support to Help Settle Theatre Into New Home
Perchance Theatre is thanking dozens of volunteers who helped settle them into their new home. The theatre company is now calling the former convent of the Sisters of Mercy in Conception Harbour home....
Jun 05, 2023 Perchance Theatre's new home in Conception Harbour.
St. John's Pride Releases Dates for Pride Festival
The dates have been released for the Pride Festival. The events kick off on July 9 and run until July 23 with the annual Pride Parade. The celebrations will be broader this year, as the St. John's Pri...
Jun 05, 2023 (Eddy St. Coeur)
Councillor Hopes to Erase Capital City Graffiti Problem
Many municipalities grapple with graffiti, but the problem has become increasingly worse in St. John's according to the councillor responsible. Sandy Hickman, lead on public works, says it's getting o...
Jun 05, 2023 (Photo via Clean Our City of Graffiti Facebook page.)
Inquiry Into Innu Children in Care Resumes in Sheshatshiu
The Inquiry into the treatment, experiences and outcomes of Innu in the child protection system resumes at the Youth Centre in Sheshatshiu starting today. The commissioners will hold community and pri...
Jun 05, 2023 (Inquiry Commissioners. Left to right: Dr. Mike Devine, Anastasia Qupee, James Igloliorte.)
St. Lawrence Emergency Department Closing for One Week
The hospital in St. Lawrence will be without emergency services for a week starting today. The emergency department at the U.S. Memorial Health Centre will be temporarily closed due to staff shortages...
Jun 05, 2023
Ronald McDonald House Opens Family Time Playground This Week
Ronald McDonald House will officially be cutting the ribbon on their new Family Time Playground this week. The organization officially broke ground on the project last summer and, after an extensive f...
Jun 04, 2023
City of Corner Brook Asks Residents to Get Moving for Participaction Challenge
The City of Corner Brook is encouraging residents to get involved in the annual Participaction Community Challenge. June is recreation month in Corner Brook, and the city says every minute of activity...
Jun 04, 2023
NL Wins Big at Skill Canada National Competition
Team NL brought nine national medals home from the recent 2023 Skills Canada National Competition in Winnipeg Manitoba. The national multi-trade and technology competition saw more than 550 competitor...
Jun 04, 2023
Salmon Angling Season Now Open
Salmon angling season is now open on the island. The 2023 season is now open until September 7, with the season in Labrador beginning on June 15 until September 15. Those hoping to partake in salmon a...
Jun 04, 2023
Health Care Rally Planned for Baie Verte
People on the Baie Verte Peninsula say closures of the ER are escalating, not decreasing, and they're planning a rally to draw attention to what they see as a serious problem. Many emergency rooms hav...
Jun 04, 2023 (Photo via Google Maps)
