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Stanley Cup On Parade in Capital City
Thousands turned out in the capital city today to see Alex Newhook strut the Stanley Cup around his home town. Huge crowds showed up at Confederation Building, Bannerman Park, and throughout the parad...
Aug 22, 2022 Alex Newhook and Mayor Danny Breen pose with the banner that will be raised to the rafters at Mary Brown's Centre.
New Poll Commissioned by First Voice Shows Strong Public Support for Police Oversight Board
A new poll commissioned by First Voice shows "overwhelming support" for the creation of a police oversight board. The poll, which was conducted by MQO Research, indicates that 88 per cent of responden...
Aug 22, 2022
Drug Shortages Exist in Almost Every Classification, says Pharmacist
A shortage of children's Tylenol has received quite a lot of attention over the last week, but one local pharmacist says there are numerous types of medications that are in short supply at the moment....
Aug 22, 2022
German Industrial Leaders Stephenville Bound for "Historic" Announcement
A veritable who's-who of German industry will be on hand in Stephenville tomorrow as German Chancellor Olaf Scholz joins Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for what's being called a historic accord to deve...
Aug 22, 2022
Firefighters Shift Focus to Digging Up Hot Spots in Central Newfoundland, says Fire Duty Officer
Firefighters are no longer battling open flame in central Newfoundland, but hot spots are flaring up and those have to be found and attacked. About 24,000 hectares of forest has burned in Newfoundland...
Aug 22, 2022
The Cup in The Capital: Full Day of Stanley Cup Celebrations for Alex Newhook
Alex Newhook's big Stanley Cup parade is now just hours away from beginning in the capital city. Newhook arrived at St. John's International with the cup yesterday afternoon. He was greeted with a her...
Aug 22, 2022
Discussions Around Teacher Recruitment and Retention a Priority for Education Minister Moving Forward
One of the conversations the province's education minister is hoping to have soon with stakeholders is around the recruitment and retention of teachers. John Haggie was sworn into the portfolio about ...
Aug 22, 2022
St. John's City Council to Discuss Potential Project in Undeveloped Area of Kenmount Hill
A potentially significant project in a currently undeveloped area of St. John's is back on city council's radar. The proposal, from Noseguard Holdings, would see a mix of residential and commercial de...
Aug 22, 2022 Via the City of St. John's.
Team NL Athletes Returning Home From Canada Games
The remainder of athletes with Team Newfoundland and Labrador return to St. John's today from the Canada Games in Ontario. The 124 athletes, 18 coaches, 14 support staff, and 11 mission staff are sche...
Aug 22, 2022
Excitement in the Air Ahead of Deal Between Canada and Germany in Stephenville: Furey
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and German Chancellor Olaf Sholz will be in the province tomorrow to sign an agreement on the development of a green hydrogen economy. The deal will be signed in Stephenv...
Aug 22, 2022 (Premier Andrew Furey)
