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Longshoremen's Protective Union, St. John's Shipping Association Reach Contract Agreement
Workers who handle marine cargo at the docks in St. John's have a new agreement with shippers. The Longshoremen's Protective Union Local 1953 has approved a 6-year agreement with the St. John's Shippi...
Sep 08, 2022 Chris Gosse President of Local 1953
Psychologist Provides Back to School Advice to Parents
Back to school is a time of great excitement, but also a bit of fear and uncertainty for many students, especially those transitioning to higher grades. Psychologist Dr. Janine Hubbard says it's impor...
Sep 08, 2022 (Dr. Janine Hubbard File Photo)
US Ambassador Travelling to Gander to Mark 9/11 Anniversary
The town of Gander is welcoming US Ambassador David Cohan to Gander this weekend to mark the 21st anniversary of 9/11. The town is hosting a food drive at Cobb's Pond Rotary Park on Saturday, Septembe...
Sep 08, 2022 The scene at Gander airport, September 11, 2001. Image courtesy the Gander Airport Historical Society
$150,000 Seller's Prize on Winning Lottery Ticket Helps Owners Towards Retirement
Newfoundland and Labrador may have new millionaires thanks to a big Lotto 6/49 win, but the buyers aren't the only ones benefitting from the ticket. Doug Ellsworth and Lawrence Russell, two best frien...
Sep 08, 2022
Northpine Foundation Donates $500,000 to Lionel Kelland Hospice
The Northpine Foundation has provided $500,000 for the Lionel Kelland Hospice in Grand Falls-Windsor. Northpine Impact Manager for rural Newfoundland and Labrador, Mark Lane says he is honoured to be ...
Sep 08, 2022
NLTA President Urges Government to Move Hiring Process Up to Address Teacher Shortage
The recruitment of teachers is a challenge across the country and is being felt most profoundly in rural parts of the province, particularly Labrador. NLTA President Trent Langdon says some jurisdicti...
Sep 08, 2022 (Trent Langdon. File photo.)
Study Shows Preventable Injury, Mental Health Among Top 10 Threats to Children in Canada
A new study is tracking the top ten threats to children in the country. The study, released yesterday by Children First Canada, shows that the number one threat is unintentional and preventable injury...
Sep 08, 2022
RCMP Seize Dozen Vehicles in Grand Falls-Windsor Over Labour Day Weekend
RCMP in Grand Falls-Windsor seized a dozen vehicles over the long Labour Day weekend. On Friday, police hauled six vehicles over between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. in the area of the town. The six were c...
Sep 08, 2022
Genesis Enterprise Centre Graduation Takes Place Today
Memorial University's Genesis Enterprise Centre is hosting its graduation today. Industry Minister Andrew Parsons is participating in the event along with area MP Joanne Thompson and Memorial Universi...
Sep 08, 2022
Matriarch of Lester Family, Juanita Lester, Passes Away
The matriarch of a well-known business and farming family has passed away. Juanita Lester passed away at Kenny's Pond Retirement Centre on Tuesday. She would have been 89 on the 20 of September. Leste...
Sep 08, 2022
