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Ceremony Held to Celebrate Miawpukek: The Middle River Exhibit on West Coast
A ceremony was held at Gros Morne National Parks Discovery Centre in honor of an indigenous exhibit. The exhibit is titled "Miawpukek: The Middle River" and explores the stories and traditions of the ...
Jun 19, 2022 Via Gros Morne National Park on Facebook
Implementation of Guaranteed Basic Income Could be Costly and Result in Other Cuts, Warns APEC
The Atlantic Provinces Economic Council says while a guaranteed basic income might have positive impacts, it cautions that implementing such a plan is more complex than it appears. The number one call...
Jun 19, 2022
Cataracts Provincial Park Walking Trail Reopens after Area Damaged by Heavy Rain
The walking trail in Cataracts Provincial Park near Colinet has reopened to the public following some significant repairs. The trail, including the boardwalk and stairs, was heavily damaged during hea...
Jun 19, 2022 Photo via newfoundlandlabrador.com
Search Efforts Resume for Man Missing in Portugal Cove South
The RCMP have resumed their search efforts for a man last seen in Portugal Cove South on Friday morning. 68-year-old Loyola Hartery was last seen at 5:45 Friday morning leaving his home on an ATV. He ...
Jun 19, 2022
Alex Newhook and Colorado Avalanche Two Wins Away from Stanley Cup
Alex Newhook and the Colorado Avalanche are now just two wins away from the Stanley Cup following a decisive victory on home ice last night. Newhook provided assists on the first two goals of what wou...
Jun 19, 2022 (Photo courtesy Colorado Avalanche.)
Long-Time Ride for Dad Volunteer Remembered at 2022 Event
The weather co-operated to make the annual Ride for Dad a huge success on Saturday. The event, which aims to raise awareness and funds in the battle against prostate cancer, started on schedule with a...
Jun 19, 2022 Charlette Hefford at the 2022 Ride for Dad (left), and Charlie Hefford, Via Hickey's Funeral Home (right)
Association for New Canadians Opening Office in Gander
The Association for New Canadians is opening a new office in Gander. The area is experiencing an influx of newcomers and demand for settlement supports is at an all-time high, according to the provinc...
Jun 19, 2022
COVID Alert App Discontinued
The COVID-19 Alert App is now retired. Users of the app received a message Friday telling them that they can uninstall it. The app was originally rolled out in September 2020, before mostly being aban...
Jun 19, 2022
Heavy Equipment Used to Break into Galway Bank
A piece of heavy equipment was used to break into a metro area bank early this morning. The RNC responded to the Scotiabank in Galway around 2:30 a.m. after alarm bells started going off. The building...
Jun 19, 2022
Ron Hynes Monument Unveiled in Hometown of Ferryland
A monument dedicated to the Man of a Thousand Songs was unveiled in his hometown of Ferryland on Saturday. It recognizes the life and music of the legendary Ron Hynes, and his induction into the Canad...
Jun 18, 2022
