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CUPE Holding 48th Annual Convention in Grand Falls-Windsor
CUPE is hosting its 48th annual convention this week in Grand Falls-Windsor. National President Mark Hancock will kick off the convention with an address at the Mount Peyton Hotel this morning at 9 a....
May 02, 2022
Central Newfoundland Hit with Surprise Snowfall
A surprise snowfall in parts of central Newfoundland and adjacent areas overnight has made for slippery conditions on the highways. Brandon Sawchuck, a meteorologist at the Gander Weather Office, says...
May 02, 2022
Delays Expected While Traffic Lights are Installed on Conception Bay Highway
Expect some traffic delays on the Conception Bay Highway in CBS today. The town is installing new pedestrian traffic lights at Eason's Road near the Manuel's River Interpretation Centre, resulting in ...
May 02, 2022
Trial for Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting Teenage Girl to Begin Today
The trial for repeat registered sex offender Stephen Hopkins is scheduled to begin this morning in Supreme Court in St. John's. The 30-year-old man is accused of following a 17-year-old girl to her Co...
May 02, 2022 (File photo, Stephen Hopkins in HMP.)
Muslim Community Marking End of Ramadan with Prayer Service
Muslims across the province are marking the end of Ramadan today by celebrating Eid al-Fitr. The Muslim Association of Newfoundland and Labrador is holding a special prayer service at the Techniplex i...
May 02, 2022 (Mosque located on Logy Bay Road in St. John's. VOCM file photo.)
House of Assembly Returns Following Easter Break
MHAs return to the House of Assembly today following the Easter break, and it's a good bet that health care and fuel prices will top the agenda. There's a myriad of legislation and other issues for th...
May 02, 2022
Construction of Iceberg Alley Performance Tent Begins in Quidi Vidi
The Iceberg Alley concert series is just over a month away, and construction of the performance tent has begun on the shores of Quidi Vidi Lake. Shipping containers full of equipment are on site and c...
May 02, 2022
MUN Faculty of Nursing Research Team Seeking Experience of Those With Diabetes
Memorial University's Faculty of Nursing is reaching out to those with diabetes who use insulin injections. The research team is seeking the experience of those with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes t...
May 01, 2022
Officials Reminding Public to Stay Away from Wildlife
The provincial government is asking people not to touch or relocate wildlife they may encounter. With spring upon us and more people heading into the wilderness, it is more likely for people to come a...
May 01, 2022
Gander and Area Chamber of Commerce Names New Board of Directors
The Gander and Area Chamber of Commerce has announced a new Board of Directors. Brad Eisan of Landmark Surveys and Engineering Limited has been named as Chair while Sheldon Gillingham of Petroleum and...
May 01, 2022 (Photo: Gander and Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook)
