2 years ago
ArtsNL hopes ‘Year of the Arts’ leaves lasting legacy
It is now officially the Year of the Arts in Newfoundland and Labrador. Melanie Martin, the executive director of ArtsNL, hopes the year will leave a lasting legacy.
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2 years ago
Reflections: Farewell to Smallwood
Jim Furlong reflects on the last days of Joey Smallwood’s time in office.
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2 years ago
Former journalist, MS advocate Ted Warren passes away at 66
Condolences are pouring in for Ted Warren of St. John’s, who died peacefully at his home at the Salvation Army Glenbrook Lodge on January 10, 2024. Warren was an accomplished journalist, starting his career in radio at CJYQ and CBC. In the following two decades he worked as a print journalist and served as the […]
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2 years ago
Terry Ryan suiting up for the ECHL Newfoundland Growlers on Sunday afternoon
The Newfoundland Growlers surprised hockey fans this morning by announcing 47-year-old Terry Ryan of Mount Pearl was suiting up with the team for this afternoon’s game at Mary Brown’s Centre versus the Adirondack Thunder. Coincidentally, it’s Ryan’s birthday today. After a celebrated junior career the left-winger was selected eighth overall by the Montreal Canadiens in […]
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2 years ago
Wind and Storm Surge Warning in effect for western Newfoundland Sunday as low tracks into eastern Quebec
A potent area of low pressure will track into eastern Quebec today. This low is currently driving snow in much of Labrador, and a Blowing Snow Advisory remains in effect until this evening for the Churchill Valley and the Churchill Falls area. Most of the snow is done in that area, and an additional 5 […]
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2 years ago
Atlantic Canadians regret amount of debt, according to report
Atlantic Canadians are more likely than any other province to say they regret the amount of debt they’ve taken on in life. The latest MNP Consumer Debt Index finds that 52 per cent of those surveyed regret the amount of debt they have. Additionally, 25 per cent of respondents say that in the past year, […]
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2 years ago
SPCA in St. John’s in need of blanket, litter donations
The SPCA in St. John’s is in great need of a few items right now, and is looking to the public for donations. Their animals love cozy blankets, so the SPCA is asking the public to consider donating any gently used blankets, towels, comforters or sheets to their shelter on RCAF Road in St. John’s. […]
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2 years ago
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary recruiting new cadets
The RNC is now accepting applications for its Cadet Training Program. Members of the Recruiting Outreach Team will be visiting high schools across the province and meeting with post-secondary students to highlight the role of a police officer. The RNC application and selection process include written, oral, and physical components. Successful candidates will attend training […]
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2 years ago
Public encouraged to participate in Long-Term Care and Personal Care Home Review Survey
Residents of Newfoundland and Labrador are encouraged to participate in a survey as part of a review of long-term care homes and personal care homes in the province. The review will identify opportunities and recommendations to improve the quality of care and quality of life of residents, enhance staff engagement and improve working conditions for […]
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2 years ago
Police continue to investigate local arson; seeks public assistance to identify person of interest
Sheshatshiu RCMP has exhausted local efforts to identify a person they believe may have information about an arson of a local building in November 2023. Just after 9:00 p.m. on Nov. 14, police received a report of a building on fire on Peenamin Drive in Sheshatshiu. Sheshatshiu RCMP, a RCMP Fire Investigator, North West River […]
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