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Newhook Returns to Avalanche with Assist, Mercer Scores Fourth Goal with Devils
A good night for Newfoundlanders in the NHL last night. St. John's native Alex Newhook suited up for the Colorado Avalanche for the first time since being recalled from the AHL earlier this week. Newh...
Nov 12, 2021 (Alex Newhook (left) photo via Colorado Avalanche Twitter, Dawson Mercer (right) photo via New Jersey Devils Twitter.)
St. John's Lawyer Considers Launching Class Action Lawsuit Regarding Cyber Attack
A prominent St. John's lawyer is looking at launching a class-action lawsuit in relation to the cyber attack that has crippled the province's healthcare system, and compromised the personal informatio...
Nov 12, 2021 (Bob Buckingham. File photo.)
Burin Peninsula Schools Return to "Low Risk" Scenario
All schools on the Burin Peninsula can now operate under "low risk" protocols following advice from Public Health. The Newfoundland English School Districts says K-12 students will still be required t...
Nov 12, 2021
HMCS Cabot Naval Reserve Division Conducting Exercises in St. John's Harbour
HMCS Cabot, Naval Reserve Division will be conducting small boat exercises between November 13 and 14 in the vicinity of the St. John's Harbour. The purpose of the exercise is to practice small boat o...
Nov 11, 2021
English School District Holding Job Fairs Across the Province
The English School District is hosting a number of regional job fairs on Tuesday, November 16th. The school board is hoping to fill a number of school-based casual positions, including custodians, sch...
Nov 11, 2021
Nature Conservancy of Canada Detailing Benefits of Not Raking Leaves
Blankets of fallen leaves may have many people reaching for the rake, but the Nature Conservancy of Canada is asking people to think twice about getting rid of leaves on their property. According to N...
Nov 11, 2021
Corner Brook Unveils New Accessible Playground
The city of Corner Brook has unveiled its latest accessible playground. The JJ Curling Elementary playground, which is maintained and operated by the city, was upgraded over the summer with new modern...
Nov 11, 2021
Remembrance Day Marked with Ceremony at War Memorial in St. John's
The province marked Remembrance Day with a solemn ceremony at the War Memorial in downtown St. John's Thursday morning. The poppies, wreaths, and flags were drenched in the rain. The crowd withstood t...
Nov 11, 2021
Quilts of Valour Providing Comfort to Armed Forces Members
Some extra comfort is being provided to injured Canadian veterans through Quilts of Valour Canada. The initiative provides members of the Canadian Armed Forces, both past and present, with the gift of...
Nov 11, 2021
Traffic Instructor Providing Winter Tire Advice
Winter weather is upon us, leaving some to debate which winter tires are the best for driving conditions in the province. As of November 1, residents of Newfoundland and Labrador could officially put ...
Nov 11, 2021
