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Forecasters Predicting Average Hurricane Season for Atlantic Region
Forecasters are predicting an average hurricane season in the Atlantic in terms of numbers, but nobody knows how powerful the storms will be. That's because competing forces-El Nino in the Pacific and...
May 26, 2023
Newfoundland Dog, Labrador Retriever Recognized in House of Assembly
The House of Assembly went to the dogs yesterday as two iconic breeds linked directly to this province were formally recognized for their cultural significance. The Newfoundland dog and the Labrador r...
May 26, 2023 (Night, the Newfoundland dog, and Beau, the Labrador Retriever, visited the House of Assembly. From left to right: Rob Crosbie, Speaker Derek Bennett, Pat Coady, Pamela Squires, Siobhan Coady, and Caitlin O’Brien-Dyke.)
Ottawa Announces $2.5 Billion to Renew Coast Guard's Small Vessel Fleet
$2.5 billion-that's the final federal instalment toward the renewal of the Coast Guard's small vessel fleet. The announcement was made simultaneously yesterday-in St. John's by Public Procurement Mini...
May 26, 2023 Federal Procurement Minister Helena Jaczek
Newfoundland Growlers Tie Up Playoff Series with Florida Everblades
The Newfoundland Growlers evened up the Eastern Conference final of the ECHL with a 2-1 OT win over the Florida Everblades at the Mary Brown's Centre. Johnny Tychonick played the role of hero, scoring...
May 26, 2023 (Luke Cavallin. Photo via Newfoundland Growlers Twitter.)
Province to Detail Federal Guns and Gangs Violence Action Fund Agreement
The provincial government will announce details of a new federal agreement through the Guns and Gangs Violence Action Fund today. Justice and Public Safety Minister John Hogan will be joined by federa...
May 26, 2023 Minister of Justice and Public Safety John Hogan
NL Hydro Restores Power to White Bay Area
A number of trees that had fallen on power lines in the White Bay area caused a number of recent power outages. NL Hydro says trees fell on lines on the King's Pont System, the Bottom Waters System an...
May 26, 2023
House of Assembly Spring Sitting Wraps Up
The House of Assembly has concluded its spring sitting. Lieutenant Governor Judy Foote officially closed proceedings yesterday afternoon. Premier Andrew Furey says this session began with an emergency...
May 26, 2023
Police Issue 455 Tickets During Road Safety Week
Four-hundred and fifty-five tickets were issued in the province during Canada Road Safety Week. The week-long campaign focused on the theme "Take the Wheel," emphasizing motorists' responsibility for ...
May 26, 2023
NL Housing Working to Address Housing Crunch in Gander
The ongoing housing crunch is coming to the fore in the central area now that an arrangement that saw close to forty people housed in Gander hotels is drawing to a close. Newfoundland and Labrador Hou...
May 26, 2023
Area MHA Encourages Donations to Burin Peninsula Health Foundation Radiothon in House
The MHA for Placentia West - Bellvue is encouraging residents to tune in and support the annual Burin Peninsula Health Foundation Radiothon live on 88.3 VOCM Marystown. Jeff Dwyer rose in the House of...
May 25, 2023
