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Take it Slow if Trying Edibles for the First Time This Holiday, say Cannabis Experts

If you're considering consuming that hash brownie for the first time this Christmas season, there are a few things you need to be aware of before you start nibbling. David Kogan is the founder of the ...

Residential School Apology Coming from Provincial Government, says Ball

Premier Dwight Ball says he is ready to go on an apology from the province to residential school survivors. Ball says they want to make sure that the Indigenous groups see themselves in the apology. H...

Health Services Expected to Expand in Many Communities Across the Province in 2020

It's been a busy year for the Department of Health and Community Services with the expanding of programs and services, and a number of infrastructure projects well underway. John Haggie says the Depar...

St. John's Deputy Mayor Celebrates Finding Solutions for Families with Babies

One of the most exciting moments of the year for Deputy Mayor of St. John's, Sheilagh O'Leary, was a resolution to help make communities more baby friendly. At the 2019 Municipalities Newfoundland and...

Team Canada Defeats USA 6-4 at World Juniors

Team Canada continues their winning streak with a win over team USA at the World Junior Hockey Championships. Canada battled back from a two-goal first period deficit to defeat team USA 6-4. After blo...

Dec 26, 2019 Team Canada Wins 6-4 Over USA

Justice Minister Reflects on a Busy Year with Expansion in Mind For 2020

The province's justice minister says looking back on 2019 it was a busy year with a lot accomplished. Andrew Parsons says it's not until you sit back and reflect that you realize how lucky you are to ...

Wise to be Mindful About When You Choose to Use Cannabis, says Website Founder

While cannabis use is legal in Canada it's still wise to be mindful of your surroundings and who you're with when you choose to imbibe. That's the advice of David Kogan, the founder of the website 420...

Government to Discuss Labrador Ferry Logistics in New Year, says Transportation Minister

Despite troubles, 2,500 more tonnes of freight were delivered to the north coast of Labrador this year than previous years, according to the province's transportation minister. Steve Crocker says they...

West Coast Community Brings Christmas Supper to Grounded Passengers

A west coast community came together to help around 80 people who spent their Christmas Day waiting for a plane due to high winds. A West Jet flight from Toronto to St. John's was diverted to Deer Lak...

Trevor Hamlyn Being Remembered During His Favourite Time of Year

The brother of a young man who disappeared suddenly without a trace took to Facebook to wish his brother well on Tibb's Eve and during the Christmas season. Trevor "Pepsi" Hamlyn was last seen at his ...