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Health Canada Releases Tips for Staying Healthy in Hot Weather
While the arrival of warm temperatures is applauded by many, overexposure to the heat can cause serious health issues. Health Canada is reminding about the importance keeping cool in hot weather. They...
Jul 14, 2019
Thousands Turn Out for St. John's Pride Parade
It may have been a grey foggy day but that didn't hide the rainbow filled streets in downtown St. John's today. Thousands of people filled the streets for the annual St. Johns Pride Parade. https://tw...
Jul 14, 2019 Photo courtesy of Earl Noble.
Carmanville Amusement Park and Campground One Step Closer to Reality
An amusement park and campground planned for the Carmanville area is a step closer to reality. Lloyd Parsons is hoping to develop an amusement park and campground on nearly 34 hectares of land in the ...
Jul 14, 2019
RNC Investigating Early Morning ATM Robbery in Mount Pearl
There has been yet another ATM robbery from a local bank. Thieves attempted to rob an ATM from the Credit Union on Commonwealth Avenue in Mount Pearl in the early hours of Sunday morning. ...
Jul 14, 2019
Holyrood Pulling Out All Stops for 50th Anniversary Celebrations
The town of Holyrood is pulling out all the stops for the 50th anniversary of incorporation. For the next 10 days, Holyrood will come alive with events during Holyrood 50 Come Home Year Celebrations. ...
Jul 14, 2019
Financing Program Helps Businesses Overcome Labour Shortages
The key challenge facing small and medium-sized businesses in this province and across the country is a labour shortage. Michael Denham, President and CEO of the Business Development Bank of Canada sa...
Jul 14, 2019
Province Joins St. Pierre and Miquelon in Celebrating Bastille Day
The province and the nearby French islands of St. Pierre and Miquelon are celebrating Bastille Day today. Bastille Day is the national celebration of France and commemorates the storming of the Bastil...
Jul 14, 2019
Applications Now Accepted for Linkages Program
Applications are now being accepted for the 2019-2020 Linkages Program. The program helps community organizations put off 26 week work placements for people aged 18 to 30. It helps give work experienc...
Jul 14, 2019
Federal Government Open to Discussing Bycatch Amounts for Halibut
The federal fisheries minister says government is open to conversation when it comes to the amount of bycatch allowed in the commercial halibut fishery. Fish harvesters have often complained about the...
Jul 14, 2019
Heavy Fog in Metro Causing Flight Delays
Heavy fog has blanketed much of metro, creating delays at St. John's International. Several flights have had to circle, waiting for the opportunity to land. The Environment Canada forecast calls for f...
Jul 14, 2019
