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Local Singer-Songwriter Hosting Miniseries Celebrating NL Heritage
An award-winning singer-songwriter from this province is hosting a new miniseries highlighting all Newfoundland and Labrador has to offer. Colleen Power has teamed up with Bell Fibe TV to create "Sing...
Apr 24, 2022 (Photo via Sibelle Productions! Facebook.)
Hydro CEO All-In on Electric Vehicles
The official opening of a new EV education centre in St. John's on Friday got a boost from those who matter most in the drive to electric. Both the federal and provincial governments were well-represe...
Apr 24, 2022
CNA's School of Engineering Technology Programs Receive Accreditation
College of the North Atlantic's School of Engineering Technology is celebrating a major achievement for its programs. Sonny Hedge, Dean of the School of Engineering Technology, was thrilled to learn t...
Apr 24, 2022
Growlers Thump Lions to Take 2-0 Series Lead
The Newfoundland Growlers jumped to a 2-0 series lead over the Trois-Rivires Lions on Saturday night, thumping their foes by a score of 6-2 in front of a hometown crowd at the Mary Brown's Centre. It ...
Apr 24, 2022 (Photo via NL Growlers Twitter.)
Man Facing Numerous Charges Following East End Assault
A 48-year-old-man is facing a number of charges in connection with an assault in the east end on Saturday night. At around 9:30, officers were called to a business in the east end of the capital city,...
Apr 24, 2022
Local Author Named Finalist for Crime Writers of Canada 2022 Awards
Breakwater Books has announced that the novel of a local author is a finalist for the Crime Writers of Canada 2022 Awards of Excellence. Kevin Major, of St. John's, is the author of 22 books, includin...
Apr 23, 2022 (Photo via Crime Writers Canada Twitter.)
Braya CEO Expects Increased Activity at Come By Chance Oil Refinery
Expect to see increased activity at the Come By Chance Oil Refinery this summer, as Braya Renewable Fuels ramps up work on converting the facility to a producer of renewable diesel and sustainable avi...
Apr 23, 2022 (Photo: Silverpeak)
Labrador RCMP Searching For Wanted Man
RCMP in Labrador have issued an arrest warrant for a man from Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Police believe 42-year-old Franz Drosch is hiding from them, after he failed to follow conditions of his recent re...
Apr 23, 2022
Health Canada Issues Air Fryer Recall Due to Potential Fire Hazard
Health Canada has issued a recall on certain models of air fryers due to a potential fire hazard. Certain model numbers of Insignia Digital Air Fryers, Insignia Analog Air Fryers and Insignia Digital ...
Apr 23, 2022 (Photo via SJRFD Facebook.)
Mayor of Hermitage-Sandyville Says MHA's Doing All They Can to Solve Doctor Shortage Problem
The Town of Hermitage-Sandyville on the south coast is now without a doctor and the mayor isn't sure what more they can do to recruit and retain one. Steve Crewe says Central Health provides housing i...
Apr 23, 2022 (Photo via Steve Crewe Twitter.)
