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Prominent Newfoundland Artist David Blackwood Passes Away
Just weeks after the passing of Christopher Pratt, Newfoundland - and the country - has lost another prominent artist. David Blackwood of Wesleyville passed away on the weekend at the age of 80. While...
Jul 03, 2022 David Blackwood (Via davidblackwood.com/ Stephen Amini)
Economic Development Projects in Labrador Receive Boost From Provincial Government
The provincial government has announced $141,000 in support for a number of economic development projects in Labrador. The DJ Group of companies, which owns and operates the Atsanik Hotel in Nain and ...
Jul 03, 2022
Historic Sites Association Names New Executive Director
The Historic Sites Association of Newfoundland and Labrador has a new Executive Director. Jane Severs is taking over the position starting Monday. Severs has 25 years of experience in the heritage sec...
Jul 03, 2022 Via Historic Sites Association of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Body of Teenager Recovered Following Drowning Incident in McKay's
Police on the west coast have recovered the body of a teenage boy who they say drowned in McKay's yesterday. Bay St. George RCMP say they received a report of a drowning shortly before 5 p.m. in a loc...
Jul 03, 2022
PCs Highlight "Concerning Pattern" After Privacy Commissioner Makes Ruling on Access to Premier's Billings as a Surgeon
The Opposition is crying foul after the Privacy Commissioner ruled that government must release information on the Premier's billings as a surgeon following an Access to Information request. Oppositio...
Jul 03, 2022
DFO Gives Tips on How to Handle Catching a Shark While Fishing
People are taking to the water this weekend to catch a few cod for the table, but some hook more than just cod on their lines. In recent years, photos and videos have been circulating of people who in...
Jul 03, 2022 (A shark caught by Jordan Aylward of St. John's who was cod jigging off St. Brendan’s in Bonavista Bay. File Photo.)
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Seeing Lots of Use, Says NL Hydro
Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro has been seeing a significant uptick with its electric vehicle charging stations. Hydro CEO Jennifer Williams says they plan on adding 19 new charging stations this yea...
Jul 03, 2022 Jennifer Williams, CEO of NL Hydro.
NL Hydro Restores Power in St. Alban's-Milltown Area
Power has been fully restored to residents in the St. Alban's-Milltown Area. An outage, initially affecting about 1,300 customers, was reported Sunday morning. It's believed the outage was caused by a...
Jul 03, 2022
RNC Investigating Three Similar Holdups in Metro St. John's
Police are investigating three similar armed robberies within hours of each other on Saturday, all in the northeast area of metro St. John's. The first occurred shortly after 8 a.m. yesterday at a bus...
Jul 03, 2022
Kayaker Rescued After Capsizing Near Northern Bay Sands
A kayaker had to be rescued after capsizing near Northern Bay Sands on Saturday. RCMP say two people were paddling in the area when one of them went into the water. The Coast Guard received the distre...
Jul 03, 2022 A small craft arrives to rescue two kayakers near Northern Bay Sands on Saturday. (Submitted photo)
