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Applications Open for Multiple City Grants
Applications are being accepted for the capital city's Community Services Grants program and the Housing Catalyst Fund. The grants program gives money to organizations whose applications align with th...
Oct 24, 2021
HVGB Residents Reminded That Muskrat Falls Timber Only Available in Lower Brook Yard
Residents of the Happy Valley-Goose Bay area are being reminded that timber salvaged from Muskrat Falls that has been set aside for domestic use is only available from the wood yard near Lower Brook, ...
Oct 24, 2021
Man in Critical Condition After Cabot Street Basement Fire
One man is in critical condition after a house fire in the capital city early this morning. Just after 2:30 a.m., St. John's Regional Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Cabot Street, whe...
Oct 24, 2021
TCH Reopened Following Oil Spill Near Cochrane Pond
A section of the Trans-Canada Highway near St. John's was shut down for several hours on Saturday due to a significant spill of fuel. The spill from an oil truck forced the temporary closure of the we...
Oct 24, 2021
Town of Lewisporte Calling on Government to Follow Through with Economic Diversification Plan
The Town of Lewisporte is calling for government action in following through on a commitment it says was made to support economic diversification in the town following the loss of the Labrador Coastal...
Oct 23, 2021 (Lewisporte Town Hall)
Main River Waterway Provincial Park Forest Access Road Washed Out
The forest access road into Main River Waterway Provincial Park off Route 420 is currently impassable. The section, just north of the Sop's Arm Intersection, is currently closed due to a washout. Park...
Oct 23, 2021
City of St. John's Proclaims October as Disability Employment Month
This week the City of St. John's officially proclaimed October as Disability Employment Month. The City is partnering with MentorAbility Canada and Bannerman Brewing Company to acknowledge the annual ...
Oct 23, 2021
Lightning Leaves Almost 10,000 on Avalon Without Power
A brief wave of thunder, lightning and heavy rain caused power outages and challenges for drivers on parts of the Avalon Peninsula Saturday morning. Almost 10,000 customers were without power for a fe...
Oct 23, 2021
Food Drive Taking Place in Metro Saturday
A food drive is taking place today at numerous locations in the metro area in support of the Salvation Army food bank. The drive is being put off by the Rotary Club of St. John's Northwest and Prince ...
Oct 23, 2021
Retired Police Dog Passes Away After Battle With Cancer
A retired Police Service Dog has passed away. Retired RNC Police Dog, Edge, passed away Thursday morning after a battle with cancer. Edge's handler, Sgt. Kevin Morgan, and owner, Jim Hynes, were by hi...
Oct 23, 2021
