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RNC Support Dog Stella Recognized During House of Assembly
The RNC's newest recruit is making a big impression after only a few months on the job. Stella, a Portuguese Water Dog, was recruited by the Constabulary to support both officers and members of the pu...
Oct 25, 2020
ACT Applauding Action Taken to Reduce Vaping Among NL Youth
The Alliance for the Control of Tobacco is applauding further action being taken to curb vaping among younger Newfoundlanders and Labradorians. ACT executive director Kevin Coady is calling vaping amo...
Oct 25, 2020
City of St. John's to Collect Pumpkins for Compost
The City of St. John's is encouraging people to consider composting when it comes time to retire your jack o' lanterns this year. Porches and windows will be filled with flickering faces this Hallowee...
Oct 25, 2020 (Photo by Jeff Smyth.)
Applications Open for Collision Clinic's Annual Car Giveaway
Applications are now open for Collision Clinic's annual Enriching Lives Car Giveaway program. Each year, the company purchases a car that was damaged in an accident and restores it to its pre-accident...
Oct 24, 2020 A photo of 2019's giveaway.
Thousands Anticipated to Log On for Light the Night Fundraiser
Thousands are expected to take part in a virtual event tonight for this year's 'Light the Night' fundraiser in support of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The event brings people together to "take b...
Oct 24, 2020 Photo via the The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada, Atlantic Region on Facebook
VOCM Cares Coats for Kids Campaign Entering Final Week for Donations
This year's VOCM Cares Coats for Kids campaign is entering its final stretch. The campaign, which has been running for over three decades, has helped thousands of families keep warm during the winter....
Oct 24, 2020
Black Tickle Gifted New Fire Fighting Equipment by Nalcor Energy Churchill Falls Fire and Security
Black Tickle, Labrador will soon have a new fire pump and 600-foot fire hose thanks to Nalcor Energy Churchill Falls Fire and Security. Some surplus equipment was located by Nalcor officials that they...
Oct 24, 2020
Province's Number of Active Cases Rises to 10 Following New Case in Eastern Health Region
There is one new case of COVID-19 in the province today. The case is travel-related and involves a man in his 50s who just returned from work in Alberta. The man has been isolating since arrival. Heal...
Oct 24, 2020
Executive Director of The Gathering Place Considering Running in Next Federal Election
A well-known community leader is giving serious consideration to a run for federal politics. Joanne Thompson, the executive director of the Gathering Place, is indicating that she's been approached nu...
Oct 24, 2020
Modified Santa Claus Parade in the Works for End of November in St. John's
There will be a Santa Claus parade in St. John's this year, but it will be at a different time and place and with restrictions and limitations. The parade normally winds its way through downtown on th...
Oct 24, 2020
