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RNC Provides Update on Trans Labrador Highway Crash
We now have more information on the car crash in Labrador. Two vehicles collided head on yesterday on the stretch west of Wabush between the landfill and the Bloom Lake tracks. The operator of each ve...
Feb 23, 2025 Photo via RNC
Successful First Month for Provincial Business Support Initiative
The provincial government says it has been a successful first month for its Business Navigator program. The program, which operates out of St. John's, Corner Brook, and Clarenville, provides one-on-on...
Feb 23, 2025
Pope is 'Not Out of Danger' at Rome Hospital
Catholic churches in this province are watching the Vatican closely at Sunday Service this morning as Pope Francis remains in hospital for pneumonia. The Vatican relayed that the Pope "is not out of d...
Feb 23, 2025 Photo via CPAC
Province Adopts New 'Expression of Interest' Model for Immigration Applications
The provincial government has shifted to an "expression of interest" model for processing immigration applications. The model uses a two-step process for people who apply. First, applicants will fill ...
Feb 23, 2025
Newfoundland Wellness Expert Returns from Global Healthspan Summit in Saudi Arabia
An expert in the medical field is back from a conference in Saudi Arabia which focused on healthy aging. Dr. Mike Wahl visited the Global Healthspan Summit in Riyadh to learn about health and longevit...
Feb 23, 2025
St. John's Hosts Inaugural Awards Show Celebrating Local Drag Community
For the first time ever, an awards show celebrating the local drag community is happening in St. John's. Dakota Russell, known by his drag persona Misty Manifest, is the head of the organization Drag ...
Feb 22, 2025
Memorial University Eases Admission Requirements for MBA Program
Memorial University is making it less onerous for students to be admitted to the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program. Candidates who meet certain standards, including holding an undergradu...
Feb 22, 2025
No Injuries in Fire at Kelseys Restaurant
There were no injuries following a fire at Kelsey's Restaurant in St. John's this morning. Crews were called in the 10:00 hour after staff noticed sparks coming from an outlet at the restaurant. Plato...
Feb 22, 2025
Snowy Conditions Lead to Drop in Blood Donors, Call for New Donors
A snowy winter in central Canada and the east coast means a reduction in blood donors braving the elements to roll up their sleeves. Canadian Blood Services is putting out the call for donors as the n...
Feb 22, 2025
Coldest Night of the Year Event in St. John's Aims to Combat Youth Homelessness
It's the Coldest Night of the Year in St. John's - figuratively speaking. Some 300 people will walk from Atlantic Place through the downtown for 2.5 km beginning at 4:00 today. The event focuses on so...
Feb 22, 2025
