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Work Underway to Preserve Artifact Unearthed at Colony of Avalon
Work is now underway to examine and preserve an incredibly rare and fragile artifact, recently unearthed at the Colony of Avalon dig site at Ferryland. A reed mat, burned during raids that destroyed t...
Jul 26, 2021
Food First NL's Western Food Hub Now Open
A local non-profit is opening a new social enterprise on the west coast. Food First NL's Western Food Hub is now open after months of preparation. The hub will provide food from local producers to cus...
Jul 26, 2021
Carbonear Discussing Importance of Carbonear General Hospital with Health Officials
The Carbonear town council is setting a meeting up with Eastern Health and provincial government officials this week to discuss the future and importance of the Carbonear General Hospital. Mayor Frank...
Jul 26, 2021 (Carbonear General Hospital.)
Province Seeking Public Feedback on Forest Management Plans
The provincial government is seeking feedback on their five-year forestry draft operating plans for a number of forest management zones. People can view maps of the locations that highlight areas of p...
Jul 26, 2021
Group Fears Increased Bear Sightings Due to Province's "Trash Tax" Against Cabin Owners
A local group formed to fight against what it calls the province's "trash tax" against cabin and seasonal property owners fears there is a correlation between a recent increase in black bear sightings...
Jul 26, 2021 (Stock photo.)
Roman Catholic Church to Begin Selling Off Properties to Settle Abuse Claims
Two properties belonging to the Archdiocese of St. John's will be going up for sale in the coming weeks, the first of many properties to be put on the market. The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St. Joh...
Jul 26, 2021
Climate Collective Holding Province's First Youth Climate Summit
A project run through MUN's Geo Centre is holding its first Youth Climate Summit. Climate Collective is bringing young people together for the summit, which aims to connect young people to opportuniti...
Jul 26, 2021 (Project coordinator, Kate Murphy (left) and 2021 Climate Collective Intern, Emma Troake (right). Photo credit Natalie Dignam.)
Pipers Makes $2,000 Donation to Community Food Sharing Association
The Community Food Sharing Association received a boost this week thanks to a local department store. Early this year Pipers began selling "Hold Fast" and "Be Kind" t-shirts with a portion of the proc...
Jul 26, 2021
Conservation Corp NL Partners with Town of Paradise on Community Garden
The Conservation Corp NL's Green Team is partnering with the Town of Paradise to plan and develop an intergenerational community garden. The garden will be used to bring residents of all ages together...
Jul 25, 2021
St. John's Seeking Feedback on Potential Affordable Housing Developments
The capital city is looking for public feedback on the potential development of two city-owned pieces of vacant land for affordable housing. There are currently no planned projects on either piece of ...
Jul 25, 2021
