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Easter Bunny Hops to it, Brightening Smiles Across Capital City
Families across the metro region had a special visitor this weekend as the Easter Bunny hopped its way through St. John's, bringing smiles to the faces of many children and adults alike. Bev Moore-Dav...
Apr 13, 2020 (Photo courtesy @Miles4SmilesNL via Twitter.)
Confederation Building Lights Up with Display of Thanks for Essential Workers
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Newfoundlanders and Labradorians continue to create displays of appreciation for their community's essential workers. Last night, Confederation Hill was bathed in y...
Apr 13, 2020 (Photo by Earl Noble.)
Road Work May Take Longer Than Usual Due to COVID-19
With the snow melting and weather getting better, washouts and potholes are becoming troublesome for drivers. The Department of Transportation and Works is advising the public that they are working on...
Apr 12, 2020
COVID-19 Update: One New Case in Eastern Health Region Bringing Provincial Total to 242
The provincial government says there is one new case of COVID-19 in Newfoundland and Labrador. The new case is in the Eastern Health region bringing the province's total to 242. Contact tracing by pub...
Apr 12, 2020 (Photo via Flickr through Creative Commons.)
Marathon of Hope Began 40 Years Ago Today in St. John's
Forty years ago today, Terry Fox started his "Marathon of Hope" right here in St. John's. Most Terry Fox runs and walks are held in September, but it was April 12th, 1980 that his journey began in an ...
Apr 12, 2020
Researchers Make Discovery while Creating Virtual Exhibit for Bell Island Museum
New information has been revealed about the number of casualties following the submarine attacks off Bell Island in 1942. While researching for a new online museum exhibit on the World War II attacks ...
Apr 12, 2020
WorkplaceNL Extends Contest and Award Deadlines for Youth
WorkplaceNL has changed their youth safety programs due to the closure of schools and now they are extending deadlines to allow for more youth to get involved with their virtual contests and awards. T...
Apr 12, 2020
Air Pollution Decreasing Around the Globe Due to COVID-19
The world is already seeing the impact of a halt in most heavy traffic and industrial activity caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Residents of the Punjab in India have been taking to social media with p...
Apr 12, 2020
Man and Woman Arrested Following Incident Involving Axe
A man and a woman are in trouble with the law after an incident in centre city St. John's on Saturday. At 4:30 p.m., the RNC responded to a report of a person with an axe and uttering threats outside ...
Apr 12, 2020
RCMP Seeking Children's Help to Name Newest Foals
The RCMP's latest batch of foals need names and they're turning to Canadian children for some suggestions. The young horses could grow up to be members of the famous RCMP Musical Ride. The Mounties ar...
Apr 12, 2020
