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Garbage Collection Among Other Services Not Going Ahead Today
Some services in the capital city will not go ahead today as it is Victoria Day. There will be no garbage or recycling collection today, and Robin Hood Bay is closed. Parking regulations throughout th...
May 24, 2021
Town of Dildo Opening Vendors' Market
The town of Dildo is adding another attraction for visitors. Andrew Pretty says like many service groups, the local SUF has suffered with its fundraising efforts since the pandemic began. Pretty says ...
May 23, 2021
ArtsNL Awarding Over $1.2 Million to Professional Organizations Across the Province
ArtsNL has awarded over $1.2-million to various professional arts organizations across the province. In total, 26 companies will receive funding through the Sustaining Program for Professional Arts Or...
May 23, 2021
Four-Year-Old Girl Found Safe After Missing for Two Hours
A four-year-old girl is safely back with her family after a close call Saturday night. The girl went missing around 6:30 while playing with friends near a home in the Placentia Junction area. Fortunat...
May 23, 2021 (Photo: firefightingincanada.com)
Hospitality NL to Hold Another Virtual Job Fair
As the province's tourism sector looks to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, Hospitality NL is looking to recruit people to become part of the industry. The organization is hosting a virtual job fair...
May 23, 2021
Rain Mixed with Snow Hitting the Island Tonight
With the May 24th long weekend underway, it's shaping up to be a wet one. Rain mixed with snow is expected to begin tonight and continue into the morning. Around 15 to 25 millimeters of rain and two c...
May 23, 2021
COVID Briefing Called for Monday Morning Amid Cluster of Cases
Health officials have called an unscheduled briefing for Monday morning to discuss the cluster of COVID cases in central Newfoundland. It's set for 10 a.m. with Premier Andrew Furey, Health Minister J...
May 23, 2021 Photos of Lewisporte Testing Clinic and lineup via Jeremy Barrett
Dollar A Day Foundation Distributes its One-Millionth Dollar
The Dollar A Day Foundation distributed its one-millionth dollar this week, since being formed in 2018. The foundation's goal is to bridge the gap between proven frontline mental health and addictions...
May 23, 2021
RNC Investigating Cause of Commercial Structure Fire in St. John's
The RNC is investigating the cause of a fire at a commercial building in the west end of St. John's. Police and the St. John's Regional Fire Department responded to the structure fire around 11:30 p.m...
May 23, 2021
New Fire Hazard Map Shows Risk of Forest Fires Across Province
The provincial government has a new tool to help people stay informed when it comes to forest fire risk. The province has a new Fire Hazard Map that is updated daily and shows the fire hazard risk for...
May 23, 2021
