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Condolences Pour In for Acting Legend Gordon Pinsent
The tributes, accolades and admiration for Gordon Pinsent continue to flood in from across the continent. From Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, to A-list actors, to people in Pinsent's home town of Gran...
Feb 27, 2023
Zach Dean of Mount Pearl Traded to St. Louis Blues
A Newfoundlander is swapping sweaters as the NHL trade deadline approaches. The Vegas Golden Knights have traded Mount Pearl native Zach Dean to the St. Louis Blues for Ivan Barbashev. Dean was picked...
Feb 27, 2023 (Photo via Hockey Canada.)
Provincial Government Signs Proclamation to Mark Holodomor
The provincial government has put forth another sign of solidarity with Ukraine, signing a proclamation officially marking November 26 in recognition of the Holodomor. The Holodomur-or death by starva...
Feb 27, 2023
New Cardiovascular and Stroke Institute Will Dramatically Improve Health Outcomes: Chief of Cardiac Care
A new cardiovascular and stroke institute in the capital city region will improve heart and stroke treatment and care for people across the province and Dr. Sean Connors, Clinical Chief-Cardiac Critic...
Feb 27, 2023 Premier Andrew Furey (left) and Dr. Sean Connors, Chief of Cardiac Care at Eastern Health (right)
Capital City Seeking Input from Residents on New Heritage Plan
Residents of St. John's are being encouraged to have their say as the city creates a new plan to preserve heritage structures. The city has not had the best track record in recent years, with a number...
Feb 27, 2023 (Images via City of St. John's)
Man Facing Numerous Charges Following Armed Robbery in St. John's
A 26-year-old man is facing a rash of charges, including armed robbery, after running from police multiple times yesterday evening. At around 6:00 p.m., RNC were called to a gas station on Topsail Roa...
Feb 27, 2023
NL Aquaculture Industry Announces Annual Award Winners
The NL Aquaculture Industry has announced the winners of its annual achievement awards. The awards highlight companies and individuals who have made notable accomplishments in the finfish and aquacult...
Feb 26, 2023
Province Appoints New Chief Information Officer
The province has a new chief information officer. Blair White replaces Sean Dutton, who had been the acting chief information officer since mid-January. Dutton remains the deputy minister of Digital G...
Feb 26, 2023
Capital City Seeks Performers for Special Events Season
The City of St. John's is looking for performers to participate in their 2023 special events season. The call for performers helps the city plan arts and cultural performances for events such as the M...
Feb 26, 2023
FFAW Meets With Federal Liberal Caucus on Provincial Fishery Issues
Members of the FFAW met with the federal Liberal caucus last week seeking commitments on a number of issues affecting the province's fishery. The union called for clear committments on northern, gulf ...
Feb 26, 2023 FFAW President Greg Pretty
