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Province Begins Expanded Monkeypox Vaccination Process
The province begins expanded vaccinations for the monkeypox virus today. The vaccine Imvamune is being made available to more people considered high risk. That includes the two-spirit, transgender, ga...
Aug 22, 2022
Namjim by Bannerman Brewing Shortlisted for Air Canada's Best New Restaurant Campaign
A local restaurant has been nominated as one of Canada's Best New Restaurants. Namjim by Bannerman Brewing Co. is one of 30 restaurants nominated by Air Canada's Best New Restaurant campaign. An anony...
Aug 21, 2022
Conception Bay South Green Team Partners with Town, Parks Commission for Conservation Projects
The local Green Team in Conception Bay South has partnered with the town and the CBS Parks Commission for a number of conservation projects. The three groups will be working together to conduct resear...
Aug 21, 2022
Great Things in Store: New Project Aimed at Improving Food Access
Food First NL is looking for food retailers to take part in a new project. The organization is launching their new Great Things in Store project to develop partnerships that improve food access across...
Aug 21, 2022
Stanley Cup Arrives Ahead of Monday's Parade
One of the greatest and most recognizable sports trophies in history has arrived in St. John's. Alex Newhook, who won the Stanley Cup this year as a member of the Colorada Avalanche, hoisted the prize...
Aug 21, 2022
Performance of Musical 'No Change in the Weather' to Take Place at Turning the Tide Marine Industry Awards
A Newfoundland musical is returning for a special occasion. "No Change in the Weather", which toured Canada in 2019, is coming to the Turning the Tide Marine Industry Awards Gala. The plot is built ar...
Aug 21, 2022 File photo of a performance of No Change in the Weather.
Saving Puffins Without the Patrol: Over 50 Birds Saved by Scientists While Program Suspended
While the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society has suspended its Puffin Patrol Program it is still reporting some great successes in rescuing the stranded birds. CPAWS announced the suspension of the...
Aug 21, 2022
Central Newfoundland Fires Could Result in "Rejuvenation" of Forest and Some Species: Ecologist
A forest ecologist says not all is lost when it comes to the ecosystem in central Newfoundland. The fires in the Paradise Lake area are being monitored by fire crews after weeks of scorching woodland ...
Aug 21, 2022
Roman Catholic Church and Parish Hall in St. Joseph's Purchased by Daley Family
The Roman Catholic Church and Parish Hall located in St. Joseph's, St. Mary's Bay will remain open. Offers by the Daley family to purchase the properties were accepted on Thursday. The Daley family sa...
Aug 21, 2022 Photo via Re/Max Realty Inc.
Miawpukek First Nation Signs Agreement with TriNav Marine for Development of Fuel-Efficient Vessel
The Miawpukek First Nation has signed an agreement with TriNav Marine Design for the development of a new energy efficient boat. A memorandum of understanding has been signed between the two organizat...
Aug 21, 2022
