Municipalities, Inuit Community Governments and Local Service Districts can now apply for Accessible Communities Grants that will help communities support the overall well-being of residents. Funding can be used for small-scale infrastructure projects with a specific focus on building active, healthy, accessible communities. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, Feb. 20.
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The Environment and Climate Change Canada Weather Office in Gander has issued a Winter Storm Watch for the following areas: The Winter Storm Watch is in effect from Monday morning until late Monday night. Snow and moderate wind speeds are expected during that time frame. Winter Storm Watches are issued when multiple types of severe […]
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The Newfoundland Growlers were blanked 4-0 by the Adirondack Thunder on Friday night at Cool Insuring Arena. Jeremy Brodeur stopped all 35 shots he faced in the Adirondack net while Luke Cavallin made 28 saves at the other end. With the loss, the Growlers are ninth overall in the Eastern Conference with 41 points (17-17-7). […]
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Bay St. George RCMP is searching for a missing man, 32-year-old Matthew Cormier of Stephenville. Cormier is confirmed to have boarded the Marine Atlantic Ferry in Port aux Basques, on Jan. 25. His current location and destination are unknown. Police are concerned for his safety and wellbeing. A recent picture of Cormier is below; However, he currently […]
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Collision Clinic Topsail Road has been officially certified by Certified Collision Care for maintaining the right tools, equipment, training, and facilities necessary to repair participating Automaker brand vehicles according to the manufacturer’s specifications. The Certification criteria are based upon auto manufacturer requirements. The company says this adds to their list of credentials: Certified by Certified […]
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The Town of Grand Falls-Windsor, in partnership with the Grand Falls-Windsor Community Healthcare Coalition is hosting an information session on Wednesday to answer residents’ questions on Family Care Teams. A representative from NL Health Services will give a presentation on Family Care Teams to help residents better understand how they operate. The presentation will be […]
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The Conception Bay Senior Blues are hosting a Superheroes game in the spirit of acknowledging some real life, local heroes. The Sammy Super Hero Game has now become an annual event. It’s happening Sunday, January 28 at 2:30 p.m. at the Conception Bay South Arena at 10 Graham Mifflen Drive in CBS. This year’s game […]
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Today marks the special 25th Anniversary of Family Literacy Day! St. John’s is among the communities across Canada scheduled to host Family Literacy Day initiatives. Family Literacy Day takes place every January 27th to raise awareness about the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family. Since 1999, thousands of schools, […]
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The East Coast Music Association has announced a spectacular line-up of performers for the marquee event of the 36th annual East Coast Music Awards, at the Delta Prince Edward Confederation Ballroom in Charlottetown on Thursday, May 2. The show, co-hosted by Damhnait Doyle and Rose Cousins, will include performances by The East Pointers (PE), Tara MacLean (PE), Rum Ragged (NL), Morgan Toney (CB), Maggie Andrew (NS), KAYO (NS), Jenn Grant (NS/PE), Émilie Landry (NB), and Lennie Gallant (PE). “This […]
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A new study published by the Fraser Institute shows that residents in Newfoundland and Labrador have the highest combined federal-provincial interest payments in the country at $3,225 per person. Servicing the provincial debt alone amounts to a cost of $2,004 per person in the province. “Interest must be paid on government debt, and the more […]
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