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'Landslide John' Remembered, Celebrated in Port de Grave
The life of John Efford was celebrated in his hometown of Port de Grave on Saturday. As was custom during his political career, the Shearstown Brass Band led the march into the Pentecostal Tabernacle....
Jul 16, 2022 The Shearstown Brass Band is shown playing at the Pentecostal Tabernacle in Port de Grave on Saturday.
Number of Initiatives Surrounding 2SLGBTQQIA+ Community Already Implemented: Minister
The provincial government is marking Pride Week this week and says they're already seeing movement in terms of policy. Government marked the week with a flag-raising event yesterday. Minister of Women...
Jul 16, 2022
St. John's Hosts Mike Buist Classic Baseball Tournament This Weekend
St. John's is host this weekend to a major baseball tournament involving 46 teams in eleven divisions. The 3rd annual Mike Buist Classic is named after the former Executive Director of the St. John's ...
Jul 16, 2022
19 New Electric Vehicle Charging Sites Installed Across Province
Newfoundland Power and NL Hydro have announced 19 new charging sites for electric vehicles across the province. The announcement was made at Paradise Town Hall through takeCHARGE, an initiative by bot...
Jul 16, 2022
SEA-NL Calls for Elimination of Final Offer Fish Pricing System
SEA-NL is calling for the elimination of the provincial government's final offer fish pricing system in favour of direct negotiations between the union and processors until contracts are hammered out ...
Jul 16, 2022
Bonavista Mayor Not Optimistic About Recruitment Campaign as Hospital Enters Diversion
The Mayor of Bonavista says the provincial government can announce whatever it wants, but the fact of the matter is that the Bonavista hospital will still go without critical services this weekend. Pr...
Jul 16, 2022 Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre
(Photo via Eastern Health.)
Life of John Efford to be Celebrated in Port de Grave This Weekend
The life of former politician John Efford will be celebrated Saturday in his beloved home town. The former Liberal cabinet minister who served both provincially and federally passed away on January 2 ...
Jul 16, 2022
Change in Services in Bonavista, Whitbourne Health Facilities Required Due to Staffing Issues
Eastern Health says the Bonavista Health Centre ER is closed again this weekend due to staffing challenges. Patients requiring emergency care are being diverted to Clarenville until 8 a.m. Monday. The...
Jul 16, 2022
Woman Strikes Traffic Light Pole, Charged With Impaired Driving
A 28-year-old woman is facing impaired charges after striking a traffic light pole early Saturday morning. Shortly before 4:00 a.m., police and the St. John's Regional Fire Department responded to an ...
Jul 16, 2022
Gander Man Faces Impaired Charges After Striking House, Parked SUV
A 26-year-old man is scheduled to appear in court to answer to impaired driving charges after a pickup truck struck a parked SUV and a house in Gander Wednesday night. Police say the pickup left the r...
Jul 16, 2022
