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Cowan Heights residents consider Neighbourhood Watch in response to crime
St. John’s Coun. Jamie Korab says many people in the Cowan Heights area are concerned about perceived increases in crime and are working toward implementing the city’s Neighbourhood Watch program. “There’s a lot of chatter, ...
Newfoundland yellow vests protesters meet counter-protesters; express concerns
At the intersection of Commonwealth and Park Avenue in Mount Pearl shortly after noon on Saturday, a group of five yellow vests protesters stood on the sidewalk. Yellow Vests Newfoundland and Labrador protesters Lisa Morrell, Wanda Butt and Carl ...
Rebooted St. John’s theatre program focuses on mentorship
John Rao is a familiar face in the St. John’s theatre scene. As Holy Heart of Mary’s theatre arts teacher, his students are on stage in several shows every year. Between 1998 and 2012, Rao operated his own theatre company, and now ...
Special care for babies in Newfoundland and Labrador
A baby sat outside the operating room at the Janeway Children’s Hospital recently with a family who drove hundreds of miles for the baby’s operation. Dr. David Price, chief of surgery, recalls long discussions with many levels of ...
Flirting with fans in Victorian Newfoundland
In today’s digital age, finding a mate can be as simple as swiping right on Tinder. But in the 19th century, the art of seduction moved at a slower pace using simpler devices. At The Rooms, curator of history Maureen Peters holds a ...
‘A lot of positive things happening downtown’: St. John's Mayor Danny Breen
There’s been concern shown for downtown St. John’s in recent days, with the closure of beloved coffee joint Fixed and the exit of yet another large presence, ExxonMobil. But at the Monday evening council meeting, St. John’s Mayor ...
Paradise woman on a one-year contest-winning streak
When Kirbie Humber checked her Facebook account last week, she had a message telling her she won a free breakfast for four at Coffee Matters. The prize marked the twelfth straight month the Paradise resident has won at least one contest — ...
Dozens gather in St. John’s to start their day dancing
Some people spend Saturday mornings sleeping in. Those people were not at Solomon’s Path this weekend. Chrissy Vincent said she finally found an excuse to wear the funky leggings she ordered online. — Juanita Mercer/The ...
Newfoundland and Labrador transgender activist to participate in film screening, book reading in Tokyo
Gemma Hickey was the first Atlantic Canadian to receive a gender-neutral passport last year, and now Hickey will use it to visit Japan – a country that requires transgender people who have undergone gender affirmation surgery to be ...
Letto tells Eastern Regional Service Board to cease waste collection on unserviced roads
Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment Graham Letto directed the Eastern Regional Service Board (ERSB) on Friday to cease the collection of waste on unserviced roads as soon as possible. The direction comes after a lengthy public debate ...