News/Canada/Nfld. & Labrador (Page 9)

NL In the early 2010s, there was a migration of alternative rock music from Ontario to St. John’s in the form of a three-piece band called METZ. Now that they’re calling it a day, N.L. artists are sharing memories of the interprovincial musical relationship. The punk band hails from Ontario,Continue Reading

NL Municipalities in Newfoundland and Labrador are taking action against radon, an invisible radioactive gas that causes lung cancer. In Conception Bay South, 30 per cent of homes tested had high levels of radon. Now municipalities are encouraging homeowners get a radon test kit. N.L. municipalities are encouraging residents toContinue Reading

NL Airfare costs around the country have risen by 9.2 per cent since 2019, but Labrador residents are seeing triple. Average plane ticket from Nain to St. John’s is $2,497 Julia Israel · CBC News · Posted: Oct 21, 2024 6:30 AM EDT | Last Updated: 11 hours ago The averageContinue Reading

NL Advocates, family battle the effects of the bottle to break the stigma of FASDA Newfoundland woman with two adopted children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder says compassion and respect are needed when dealing with issues related to FASD, in order to dispel misconceptions and break the stigma surrounding theContinue Reading

NL Five months after announcing an intention to lower the recommended age for breast cancer screenings from 50 to 40, an advocate says that fact that Newfoundland and Labrador hasn’t put it into practice shows a lack of care for women’s well-being. Province announced changes in May that haven’t beenContinue Reading

NL Tony Humby and Bruce Escott, two men accused of being central figures in a sexual exploitation case in St. John’s, were not believed to have acted alone. Judge orders publication ban on identity of those not facing charges Ryan Cooke · CBC News · Posted: Oct 17, 2024 4:30Continue Reading

NL A support group on Bell Island is helping people overcome their addictions not through rehab, but through creative pursuits with their peers. The Hug is a drop-in centre for anyone looking for support during recovery Abby Cole · CBC News · Posted: Oct 16, 2024 4:30 AM EDT |Continue Reading

NL Saint Vincent de Paul Carbonear Food Bank’s Kaitlin Clarke says this time of year can be extremely difficult for people who are food insecure because the holiday is food-focused. Kaitlin Clarke says part of her work is offering a listening ear to those in need Elizabeth Whitten · CBCContinue Reading

NL Heidi Taylor says since Joshua the goat hopped his way into a recent half-marathon in Conception Bay South, he’s attracted attention from as far away as Australia and Germany. After stealing the show at a half-marathon, Joshua is getting calls from Australia and Germany Elizabeth Whitten · CBC NewsContinue Reading