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Bonavista Peninsula Farmer Concerned with Lack of Local Food Production
A farmer on the Bonavista Peninsula is raising concerns over the long-distance food supply and the lack of local food production in the province. Adam Furlong, who operates the small-scale Outport Acr...
Apr 25, 2022 (Photo via Outport Acres Facebook.)
First Oil from Bay du Nord Could Come by 2028: Equinor
Equinor, the company behind the Bay du Nord project, says first oil could be achieved at the deep water offshore project by late 2028-now the serious work begins. The Norwegian-based company calls the...
Apr 25, 2022 (Bay du Nord FPSO concept art, courtesy Equinor.)
Surgeon Highlights First All-Female Cardiac Surgery OR Team in Province's History
One doctor is shining a spotlight on the first all-female cardiac surgery OR team in this province's history. Dr. Donna Kimmaliardjuk, who recently made history by becoming Canada's first Inuk heart s...
Apr 25, 2022 (Photo via Dr. Donna Kimmaliardjuk Twitter.)
Four People in Medical Distress Rescued from Cabin in Northern Labrador
Four people who were in medical distress had to be rescued from a cabin in northern Labrador on Friday. According to the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre in Halifax, the 103rd Search and Rescue Squadr...
Apr 25, 2022 (@hfxjrcc Twitter.)
Growlers to Continue Playoff Series in Quebec After Taking 2-0 Lead
The Newfoundland Growlers are off to a great start in the first round of the Kelly Cup playoffs, taking two big games on home ice over the weekend against the Trois-Rivires Lions. The Growlers scored ...
Apr 25, 2022 (Photo via Newfoundland Growlers.)
Provincial, Municipal Offices Closed for St. George's Day
It's a provincial holiday today as the province marks St. George's Day. The holiday means that most municipal and provincial offices are closed. In St. John's, garbage and recycling collection is goin...
Apr 25, 2022
Increased Training Activity at 5 Wing Goose Bay This Week
Expect some added activity in and around 5 Wing Goose Bay in the coming week. The 413 Transport and Rescue Squadron will conduct search and rescue training in the vicinity of the 5 Wing Practice Targe...
Apr 25, 2022 (File photo.)
Ultimate NL Announces 2021 Award Winners
Ultimate Newfoundland and Labrador have announced the recipients of its 2021 Annual Awards. The ultimate frisbee organization made the announcement via social media. Nick House, Board President of Ult...
Apr 24, 2022 (Photo via Ultimate NL webpage.)
Happy City St. John's Hosting Neighbourhood Summit Next Week
A local non-profit organization is preparing for a neighbourhood summit, with the goal of improving the day-to-day lives of residents. Happy City St. John's is hosting its third bi-annual neighbourhoo...
Apr 24, 2022 (Photo via Happy City St. John's/Facebook.)
Trades NL Issues $10,000 in Scholarships
Trades NL has announced $10,000 in scholarships to a group of dependents of building trade members looking to continue their post-secondary education. Executive Director Darin King says the annual sch...
Apr 24, 2022 (Darin King, file photo.)
