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YMCA To Deliver New Pre-Kindergarten Pilot Program
The YMCA has been chosen as the not-for-profit operator of the province's new pre-Kindergarten pilot program. Last month, the government announced that the program would be established at more than 30...
Jun 21, 2022
Pandemic Graduates to Walk Stage in Special MUN Convocation
Memorial University is holding special convocation ceremonies beginning today for those who could not attend their ceremonies over the last two years due to the pandemic. Graduates awarded degrees fro...
Jun 21, 2022
Another Man Arrested in Goulds Shooting Investigation
Police have made another arrest in connection with the ongoing investigation into a shooting in the Goulds Sunday night. The RNC picked up 22-year-old Thomas Barnes in Paradise yesterday. He appeared ...
Jun 21, 2022
Summer Arrives with RDF for Most of Province
Today is the first day of summer, but it's not going to feel like it across most of the province. Environment Canada Meteorologist David Neil explains that Eastern Newfoundland will be experiencing ra...
Jun 21, 2022
Watermain Breaks Leave St. John's Neighbourhoods Dry For Hours
Two watermain breaks are disrupting supply for a couple of St. John's neighbourhoods today. The breaks are affecting Warbury Street, from Richmond Street to Shaw Street, as well as Baltimore Street, f...
Jun 21, 2022
Province to Host Energy Minsters from Across Country
Newfoundland and Labrador is playing host next month to a meeting of federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for energy and mining. The EMMC is meeting in early July according to Min...
Jun 21, 2022 (File Photo)
Inuk Photographer and Filmmaker Recipient of Indigenous Advocate Award
First Voice has named Inuk photographer and filmmaker Jennie Williams as the recipient of it's 2022 Indigenous Advocate Award. Williams was selected for the hour for her "outstanding artwork" document...
Jun 21, 2022
NLC Reports Steady Growth in Marijuana Side of Business
The NLC is seeing continued double-digit growth in the legal cannabis market. The Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation is reporting sales through its licensed retailers of $15.2 million dollar...
Jun 21, 2022
Developer KMK Capital Swallows Up Former Costco, Target Properties
The capital city's east end could see some significant regeneration in the coming months and years. The new owners of the old Costco building say the area has a lot of potential. KMK Capital's offer f...
Jun 21, 2022 (Crews remove the Costco sign, June 2019)
CeeBees Hockey Great Jim Penney Passes Away at 81
Hockey NL is paying tribute to a Conception Bay hockey great. Jim Penney, a member of the NL Hockey Hall of Fame, passed away at the Carbonear General Hospital last Friday surrounded by his family. He...
Jun 21, 2022
