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RNC Partners with National Organization That Honours Work of First Responders
For the first time ever, the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary has partnered with Wounded Warriors Canada - National Mental Health Provider to raise awareness about what first responders endure during t...
Sep 29, 2019
St. John's Businessman Offers Free Start-Up Office Space to People With Disabilities
A local businessman is offering up office space, for free, to help people with disabilities get ahead. Tom Badcock is the executive director of The Hub in downtown St. John's, which offers services to...
Sep 29, 2019
Local Tech Company to Stay in St. John's Despite Exponential Growth
A technology company which has grown exponentially since being founded about 15 years ago does not think it will have to leave St. John's. Often times, companies who experience considerable growth end...
Sep 29, 2019
Kidney Transplant Recipient Organizes First Ever Marystown Kidney Walk
A kidney transplant recipient whose entire family has been affected by kidney disease, is the organizer of Marystown's first-ever Kidney Walk. Diane Pardy-Lake was diagnosed with polycystic kidney dis...
Sep 29, 2019
Well-Known Bell Island Businessman Leonard Clarke Passes Away at 100 Years Old
Just weeks after he turned 100, residents of Bell Island are mourning the passing of a legendary and well-respected local businessman. Leonard Clarke was the owner and operator of Clarke and Clarke Ho...
Sep 29, 2019
Program to Promote Aquaculture Industry to be Developed
The provincial government is providing the Newfoundland Aquaculture Industry Association with just over half a million dollars to develop an educational program to spread the word about the industry. ...
Sep 28, 2019
RNC's Intimate Partner Violence Unit Receives Award of Excellence
The RNC's Intimate Partner Violence Unit has received a public service Award of Excellence. Constable Lindsay Dillon, Constable Nadia Churchill and Malin Enstrom received the award in a ceremony Frida...
Sep 28, 2019
Police Officers Learn About Vaping in D.A.R.E. Training Course
Vaping among youth is a growing concern to the point where it is now incorporated into a program designed to educate students in secondary school about the dangers making bad choices. RCMP and RNC off...
Sep 28, 2019
Couple Staying on Little Bay Islands After the Lights Go Out
At least two people will be staying on Little Bay Islands while the rest of the residents resettle to other locations. Mike Parsons, his wife Georgina and the family dog are staying in the soon-to-be-...
Sep 28, 2019 Mike and Georgina Parsons will be the island's only year-round residents, living off the grid once the power is shut off.
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Anglican Diocese of Eastern NL Votes in Favor of Marriage Equality
The Anglican Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador has voted in favour of marriage equality. Last July, the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada voted against marriage equality within...
Sep 28, 2019
