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Ottawa Looking to Boost Provincial Economy During Green Transition
The federal government is in the process of setting up energy resource tables to look a ways to build provincial economies during the green transition, and Newfoundland and Labrador is one of the firs...
Jul 06, 2022
Gander Prepares to Host NHL Game for Twillingate Kraft Hockeyville Win
The town of Gander is preparing to host an NHL pre-season game between the Montreal Canadians and Ottawa Senators this fall, and for the town's mayor, the game represents a full circle moment for the ...
Jul 06, 2022
Jag Hotel Extension Expected to Be Completed by 2023
It's hoped that the new extension of the Jag Hotel in St. John's will be up and running by late 2023. Work on the project was delayed during the pandemic but is now well underway. The extension will i...
Jul 06, 2022
Work to Connect Labrador Not Done Yet, Says MHA
A Labrador MHA is excited to see the completion of the paving of the Trans-Labrador Highway, but says work to connect Labrador is far from over. The highway was first announced in 1973, with governmen...
Jul 06, 2022 (File Photo.)
Minister of Education, First Minister Sworn Into Nunatsiavut Government
The Nunatsiavut Government has announced the election of Melva Williams as First Minister for the Nunatsiavut Government. Tony Andersen will serve as the Minister of Education and Economic Development...
Jul 06, 2022
Newfoundland-Based Teams Bring Home Hardware at ROV World Championships
Teams from this province recently captured some major awards at the 2022 MATE ROV World Championships in Long Beach, California. Memorial University's Eastern Edge Robotics team placed third overall a...
Jul 05, 2022
Come Home Queer Festival Adds Second Kellie Loder Concert
Kellie Loder is playing a second concert as part of the Come Home Queer Cultural Festival in Broad Cove. After selling out quickly, the organizers of the festival are adding a second concert date due ...
Jul 05, 2022
Government Releases Alcohol Action Plan
The provincial government has released an Alcohol Action Plan aimed at reducing the harm caused by the consumption of alcohol. The plan includes a list of 13 actions to be completed by March of 2026 t...
Jul 05, 2022
Privacy Commissioner Rules Office of Women, Gender Equality to Release Records Requested by ATIPP
The province's Privacy Commissioner has ruled that the Office of Women and Gender Equality has to release certain records requested via access to information after they say the office refused to compl...
Jul 05, 2022 (VOCM News File photo)
Celtic Connection Celebrating 30 Year Anniversary
One of the province's most popular bands is celebrating a significant anniversary. The Celtic Connection have been playing together for 30 years. The band practiced for the very first time on the same...
Jul 05, 2022
