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Baseball · St. John'sBaseball NL has launched a new Step Up to the Plate program to help increase interest and participation in the sport across the province. Minor Committee Chair with Baseball NL, Kristyn Coley says they put the program together to allow people interested in baseball get all the information they need. Baseball has grown tremendously in the province in recent years, and Coley says they want to see it grow even further—especially ahead of the 2025…See the Story
Baseball NL Launches New Introductory Program
St. John's · St. John'sThe capital city will begin collecting yard waste tomorrow. Yard waste will be collected on the same day as recycling until the end of November. Things such as leaves, grass clippings, plants, shrubs, weeds, twigs and small branches can be collected. All items must be placed in paper yard waste bags, or, in the case of twigs and branches, be tied together in bundles (measuring a maximum of 60 cm by 60 cm by 30 cm.) Yard waste can also be dro…See the Story
Capital City to Begin Collecting Yard Waste
St. John's · St. John'sAn organ donor recipient is raising awareness about the importance of organ donation to help save lives. Robert Lundrigan of Spaniard’s Bay has been living for 15 years with a kidney donated by his wife. He encourages others to consider organ donation, whether it be a living donation to someone close to you, or to agree to organ donation after you pass. Families often don’t know a person’s wishes and are forced to make the decision to donate…See the Story
Organ Donor Recipient Encouraging Others to Consider Organ Donation
St. John's · St. John'sThe provincial government has issued a call for applications for the 2024/25 Accessibility Grants. The program replaces the Inclusion and Capacity Grants to align with Accessibility Act to remove barriers and ensure people with disabilities can participate in all aspects of society in Newfoundland and Labrador. $325,000 has been set aside for Accessibility Grants in this year’s budget. The Criteria for the grant program is split between two fun…See the Story
Government Issues Call for Accessibility Grants Applications
Music · St. John'sThe Newfoundland music community is mourning the loss of Gerard Hamilton, a renowned figure in the traditional music scene. Hamilton died on Friday at the age of 73. A longtime fisherman from Petty Harbour, he transitioned to music during the transformative years of the fishery. In 1994, he joined “Folk of the Sea,” a group comprised of displaced fishers from across the province. Over his career, Hamilton released three albums featuring a blend…See the Story
Traditional Musician Gerard Hamilton Passes Away
St. John's · St. John'sAs the weather improves expect to see more motorcycles taking to the road. The Gold Wing Road Riders Association wants to make sure that safety is front of mind as riders pull the tarps off their machines after a long winter. Motorist Awareness Coordinator Les Snow says it’s been a long few months, and you need to “shake off those cobwebs” to make sure you’re ready for the road. “The bike’s got to be properly prepared to be on the road,” says…See the Story
Gold Wing Road Riders Urging Safety as Motorcycles Return to Roadways
St. John's · St. John'sA 36-year-old man was arrested for mischief following an incident in the capital city last night. Police responded to a call of two vehicles driving through the city in a “suspicious manner” shortly after 11 p.m. They say one of the vehicles had damages that were reportedly caused by the driver of the other vehicle. Following an investigation, the man was charged and released to appear in court at a later date.See the Story
36-Year-Old Man Arrested Following Incident in St. John’s
St. John's · St. John'sDowntown street cleaning in the capital city resumes tonight for the summer months. That means cars parked on scheduled streets will have to be removed before street cleaning operations begin at 10 p.m. A searchable street cleaning schedule can be found on the city’s website.See the Story