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Community Buzzes with Excitement as 50-Day Countdown Begins for 2025 Special Olympics NL Summer Games in Gander

Gander, NL — With just 50 days left until the opening ceremonies, excitement is soaring in Gander as preparations ramp up for the 2025 Special Olympics Newfoundland and Labrador (SONL) Provincial Summer Games. A spirited “50 Days Out” celebration and information session was held last night at Evangel Pentecostal Community Church, bringing the community together […]

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Officials Work to Contain Adam’s Cove Wildfire as Evacuations Expand

Efforts to bring a fast-moving wildfire under control in the Conception Bay North area continue today, as over 20 structures have already been affected and hundreds of residents face uncertainty. The wildfire broke out yesterday afternoon and quickly swept through several small communities near Adam’s Cove, prompting evacuations and road closures. Officials have confirmed that

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East Coast Music Awards Kick Off Tonight in St. John’s: Five Days of Atlantic Canada’s Best Music

St. John’s, NL – The 2025 East Coast Music Awards (ECMAs) officially launch tonight in downtown St. John’s, transforming the city into the epicentre of Atlantic Canada’s vibrant music scene. Over five exciting days, more than 100 artists will perform across multiple venues, while industry leaders, fans, and emerging musicians gather for concerts, showcases, networking sessions,

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RNC Seeks Public’s Help Following St. John’s Robbery and Assault

St. John’s, NL – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) is asking for the public’s assistance following a robbery and assault in St. John’s early Sunday morning. At approximately 1:00 a.m. on May 4, police responded to a report of a vehicle-pedestrian collision. Upon arriving at the scene, officers were met by a man who reported

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Search Still Underway for Pilot After Small Plane Crashes East of St. John’s

St. John’s – Search and rescue efforts are ongoing after a small aircraft crashed into the Atlantic Ocean early Tuesday morning, approximately 130 nautical miles (240 kilometres) east of St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. The aircraft, identified as an Air Tractor AT-802, went down around 8:40 a.m., according to an email statement from the Transportation

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Town of Harbour Grace Seeks Public’s Help After Theft of Amelia Earhart Statue

Harbour Grace, NL – The Town of Harbour Grace is appealing to the public for assistance following the theft of a significant piece of local heritage from the Spirit of Harbour Grace Municipal Park. In the early hours of April 24, 2025—around midnight—at least two individuals were involved in the theft of the town’s cherished

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Federal Election 2025: Election Night in Canada

Federal Election Updates Liberals Clinch Fourth Term: Mark Carney Leads Canada into New Era After 2025 Federal Election Shake-Up April 29: Canada’s 2025 federal election has culminated in a remarkable political shift, with the Liberal Party, under the leadership of Mark Carney, securing a fourth consecutive term in office. Despite earlier projections favoring the Conservatives,

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Two Arrested Following Vehicle Crash and Police Pursuit Near Hearts Desire

Harbour Grace, NL — Harbour Grace RCMP responded to a collision near Hearts Desire on Tuesday afternoon that quickly escalated into a dangerous police pursuit and resulted in the arrest of two individuals. At approximately 3:30 p.m., RCMP received a report of a vehicle crash in the area. As officers made their way to the

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Aurora Borealis to Illuminate Newfoundland and Labrador Skies Tonight

Residents of Newfoundland and Labrador are in for a celestial treat tonight as a G3 geomagnetic storm is forecasted to make the Northern Lights visible across much of the province. The Space Weather Prediction Center indicates that a G3 storm can cause Kp index values to reach up to 7, significantly enhancing the chances of aurora

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Newfoundland and Labrador to Install First Provincial Highway Speed Camera

Newfoundland and Labrador is taking a major step toward improving road safety with the installation of its first-ever highway speed camera system. The province has awarded a five-year contract to Jenoptik Smart Mobility Solutions to install, operate, and maintain automated speed enforcement cameras across the island. The first speed camera is set to be installed

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