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St. Peter's Church Receives Praise as "Little" Concert Venue
Organizers call it one of the best "little" concert venues in metro in terms of access, comfort and sound. "Tis The Season" in Upper Gullies features some of the top names in the music industry. They'...
Nov 11, 2019
Young Poppy Campaign Volunteer Remembers Family Members Who Served
There are many reasons why people volunteer for the Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Campaign. While many students enjoyed a day off on Friday for professional development day at schools in the province, 1...
Nov 11, 2019
Some Soldiers' Stories of War Too Personal for Documentation: Historian
War is hell. A man who has compiled the history and stories of members of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment says he's heard some stories he will take to his grave. Frank Gogos is the Chair of the museum...
Nov 11, 2019
Store in Bunyan's Cove Damaged with Pellet Gun
A police investigation is underway in Bunyan's Cove after a convenience store was damaged with what is believed to be a pellet gun over the weekend. Clarenville RCMP received a report of damage to Cha...
Nov 11, 2019
Mayor of St. John's Condemns Spray Painted Swastikas Popping Up Around City
Mayor Danny Breen says vandalism like the spray painting of swastikas is not acceptable. Pictures of road signs and fences spray painted with swastikas surfaced over the weekend. The symbol itself has...
Nov 11, 2019
Remembrance Day Observed Across Province
Today is the Remembrance Day holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador. That means all provincial and municipal offices are closed, as are most businesses. Some streets in downtown St. John's will also be ...
Nov 11, 2019 File photo.
Heavy Police Presence in Kenmount Terrace
There was a heavy police presence at St. Michael's Church in Kenmount Terrace last night, but the incident is said to be unrelated to the church. A number of police trucks and cars were on the scene j...
Nov 10, 2019
Voter Turnout in NL Highest During Provincial Elections: Vital Signs Report
Voter turnout in this province is highest when it comes to provincial elections. That's according to the latest Vital Signs report released earlier this week. Voter turnout for provincial elections ha...
Nov 10, 2019
Berm Construction Project Near Health Science Released From Environmental Assessment Process
A berm to help control flooding in the area of the Health Sciences has been released from the Environmental Assessment Process, on a number of conditions. The Department of Environment says the south ...
Nov 10, 2019 Via Google Maps
Canada Ocean Lecture Series Coming to St. John's
The 2019 Canada Ocean Lecture Series is coming to St. John's as part of Memorial University's Research Week. The lecture is titled On the edge: Positioned in One of the Richest Ecosystems on Earth. MU...
Nov 10, 2019
