3 years ago
Firefighter receives Rotary Club of St. John’s Firefighter of the Year Award
A St. John’s Firefighter has received the 2023 Rotary Club of St. John’s Firefighter of the Year Award. Fire Captain Patrick Power is this year’s recipient. The award is presented to a firefighter for their commitment and compassion for the St. John’s Regional Fire Department and the community. Power is the longest-serving firefighter at St. […]
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3 years ago
Cruise ships to visit St. John’s and Corner Brook today
Cruise ships will visit both the east coast and west coast of the Island today. The Ocean Adventure, operated by Quark, will arrive in St. John’s this morning from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with 195 passengers. In Corner Brook, Insignia, operated by Oceania Cruises, will arrive at 9:00 a.m. and remain in port until […]
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3 years ago
A wet and foggy drive this morning
Once again this morning, roads are wet across Newfoundland and Labrador. There are also areas of fog, particularly in the Port Saunders, Corner Brook, Badger, Grand Falls-Windsor, Burin Peninsula, and Avalon Peninsula areas. Marine Atlantic and provincial ferries are operating on time this morning. At the St. John’s International Airport, Air Canada flight AC2254 from […]
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3 years ago
Mark Callanan named City of St. John’s Poet Laureate
Mark Callanan has been named the newest Poet Laureate by the City of St. John’s. City Council approved the appointment on October 3, following the recommendation of the Poet Laureate Selection Committee. Callanan is the author of three full-length collections of poetry. He also co-edited The Breakwater Book of Contemporary Newfoundland Poetry and was one […]
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