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Turning Tragedy into Triumph at Spirit Horse Day

Great works can be born from tragedy. That's what Erin Gallant has tried to do with the Spirit Horse Program and Stable Life. Sunday was the fifth annual Spirit Horse Day. An event that Gallant create...

Toronto Maple Leafs Bringing Practice Season to Town for Free

The Toronto Maple Leafs are coming to town in just a few weeks, putting off a number of practices, scrimmages and events - and the best part, the bulk are free. Training camp gets underway at the Para...

Conception Harbour to Look into Warning Signs Following Fatal Fall

The Mayor of Conception Harbour says warning signs around cliff sides in Bacon Cove are something the town council needs to seriously look at after a woman fell to her death over the weekend. A 64-yea...

Aug 26, 2019 Photo by Earl Noble

Residents March in Solidarity with Kashmir

Members of the community came out to speak for those who can not do the same in their home country. A peaceful march in solidarity for Kashmir left Bannerman Park and made its way to City Hall at noon...

When You're a Taxi Dispatcher, You Have to Be Ready for Anything, says Rod 'Jiffy Cabs Guy' Dunn

When working with a cab company, an employee hears it all, says Rod Dunn. Dunn is the voice many people in the city refer to as the "Jiffy Cabs guy," who retired from the role after his shift on Satur...

N.L. Genealogist Crossing the Pond to Present Discovery

An avid genealogist who gained international attention with his mitochondrial DNA project, is taking his presentation across the pond. Memorial University math professor Dr. David Pike wowed genealogi...

Legion Members Gather in GFW for Provincial Convention

Members of the Royal Canadian Legion from across the province will gather at the 66th Provincial Convention of the Royal Canadian Legion in Grand Falls-Windsor this week. Dan Devine, an organizer with...

Province will Continue Pilot Employment Programs for International Students

The provincial government is continuing on with two pilot employment programs for international students and graduates. Government announced almost $415,000 in funding to extend the programs delivered...

Gros Morne Chef in Residence Program Features Chefs from Northern Ireland and N.S.

Gros Morne is going to get tastier in September with their Chef in Residence program. The national park will be hosting renowned chefs, Andy Rae from Mourne Seafood in Belfast, Northern Ireland and Al...

Aug 25, 2019 (Photo courtesy of Gros Morne National Park/facebook)

Titanic Wreckage Collapsing but Legacy will Remain Strong

The Titanic wreckage, that lays about 4,000 metres below the surface of the Atlantic, may be in the process of collapsing but Larry Daley, Titanic specialist, says the history and legacy will not fade...