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NL A group that helps people with disabilities and autism find employment in Newfoundland and Labrador has had a massive funding cut by the federal government.  Avalon Employment may have to cut programs that help people with disabilities and autism find work Mike Moore · CBC News · Posted: AprContinue Reading

NL Teenagers looking for their first job often lean toward fast food or big box retail stores to earn their first paycheques, but 15-year-old Ryan Easton of Mount Pearl scrapped that idea for a different one. Ryan’s Recycling Services started by Mount Pearl teen who learned tools of the trade on YouTubeCBC NewsContinue Reading

NL Changes still haven’t been made to an exhibit at Newfoundland and Labrador’s provincial museum in St. John’s that describes the Beothuk as “Indians,” despite a promise that The Rooms’s CEO made almost five years ago. Exhibition is ‘out of date,’ says department head, but no timeline given for changes Patrick ButlerContinue Reading

NL The complex issue of an overcrowded morgue at a St. John’s hospital can be fixed if government policy aligns itself with the rising cost of living, according to some seniors’ advocates. Advocates call for policy changes to help avoid freezer situation at a St. John’s hospital Mike Moore · CBC NewsContinue Reading

NL Archaeologists Robyn Lacy is putting together a book on notable eastern Newfoundland cemeteries through her upcoming book A Graveyard Guide to Eastern Newfoundland. Robyn Lacy’s guide book will focus on eastern Newfoundland graveyards Elizabeth Whitten · CBC News · Posted: Apr 14, 2024 11:09 AM EDT | Last Updated:Continue Reading

NL The Swifties of metro St. John’s area came together Friday night for a party to “shake it off” for an evening full of Taylor Swift hits — and merch. Up to 350 people came to bask in all things Taylor Swift Arlette Lazarenko · CBC News · Posted: AprContinue Reading

NL Russian acrobats who defected to Canada in 1992 have returned to St. John’s to celebrate a Newfoundland woman who helped them restart their lives. The former members of the world-famous Moscow Circus and their growing families continue to perform across North America. Alex and Elena Arestov say Judy TulkContinue Reading

NL Around 20 people came to the Mary Brown’s Centre to commemorate the Newfoundland Growlers. The St. John’s-based hockey team was terminated from the ECHL last week. Yet, some superfans wanted to show some team spirit one last time. Around 20 people came to the Mary Brown’s Centre in St.Continue Reading

NL Grade 12 students Isaac Andrews Power and Noah Facey of St. John’s are the first team from Atlantic Canada to take home gold at the Canadian Improv Games in Ottawa. Isaac Andrews Power and Noah Facey first from Atlantic Canada to take home gold Jessica Singer · CBC NewsContinue Reading