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Canadian Armed Forces Assistance Added to Ongoing Recovery Efforts in Labrador Plane Crash
The federal government will be sending in assistance in the ongoing effort to recover the victims of an Air Saguenay aircraft that crashed in Labrador two weeks ago. Four of the seven people on board ...
Jul 29, 2019 (de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver via Air Saguenay's website.)
Tely 10 Winners say It's About Knowing the Race and Yourself
The winners of this year's Tely 10 race say strategy plays a big factor in their performance. Some 4000 people took part in this year's event. https://twitter.com/RDugganVOCM/status/115544733551580364...
Jul 29, 2019 Anne Johnston (left) and Colin Fewer (right) cross the finish line at the Tely 10.
Another Oiled Seabird Dies Following Hibernia Spill
The number of oiled seabirds has risen to five, and another one has died following the Hibernia oil spill. Six third-party wildlife observers continue to monitor for wildlife in the area from vessels ...
Jul 29, 2019
St. John's Temps Break the 25 Degree Mark as Well as Record for Latest Date
The capital city region had its first taste of summer heat over the weekend. Saturday was the first 25-degree day of the summer in St. John's - the latest date in the calendar year on record at St. Jo...
Jul 29, 2019
Fifteen People Displaced Following LeMarchant Road Fire
There were no injuries, but 15 seniors have been displaced from their home after fire struck a neighbouring building on LeMarchant Road in St. John's early this morning. The Canadian Red Cross has hel...
Jul 29, 2019
Construction Project Building Houses and Skill Sets for Young People
A new affordable housing unit sprouting up on Cashin Avenue in St. John's goes much further than just a construction project. The 5-unit house is a social enterprise project spearheaded by Choices For...
Jul 28, 2019
Long's Hill Cafe and Bookshelf Owners Keeping Community Spirit Alive
Long's Hill Convenience has been a staple in downtown St. John's for many years, and the new owners of the new Long's Hill Cafe and Bookshelf want to keep that spirit alive. Stephanie Stoker and Gilbe...
Jul 28, 2019
Farmers Need to Reduce Carbon Footprint, says President of NL Federation of Agriculture
The President of the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Agriculture says that farmers need to start thinking more about ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Merv Wiseman says that we are seei...
Jul 28, 2019
Million Dollar Playground Announced for Mundy Pond Park
Mundy Pond Park is about to get a whole lot brighter with a million dollar playground structure. Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities has announced plans to build a universally accessible playground in t...
Jul 28, 2019
Third Local Ballet Dancer Heads to Prestigious B.C. Dance Program
Mount Pearl School of Dance has sent off their third dancer of the summer to a national dance program. Alysha Flynn is one of them. She is beginning the professional summer intensive program at Victor...
Jul 28, 2019 Photo courtesy of Alysha Flynn's Facebook page.
