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St. John's proposes changes to development regulations to build denser housing more quickly
Changes could be coming to the City of St. John’s development regulations meant to cut down on red tape and allow more types of housing in more places.
A sunken boat dream has left a bad taste in this Tim Hortons customer's mouth
A St. John’s woman says she won’t be paying many more visits to Tim Hortons, after an email from the coffee chain led her to believe she’d won a new boat — when she hadn’t won anything at all.
End Homelessness St. John's tapped to operate former hotel as transitional housing facility
A St. John’s organization aimed at tackling homelessness is partnering with the Newfoundland and Labrador government to operate a former hotel as a facility to support those experiencing homelessness.
St. John's businesses hoping to ace Masters weekend
The spring weather in Newfoundland and Labrador doesn't generally co-operate for golfers, but a couple of St. John's businesses are finding ways — indoors — to join in on the excitement for the Masters.
Report recommends $25K salary increase for MHAs, after annual salary frozen for 15 years
A new report released by the 2024 members’ compensation review committee recommends MHAs make an annual salary of $120,000.
Former MP Peter Penashue arrested, alleges drug dealing involved in dispute over son's home
Former Conservative cabinet minister and Labrador MP Peter Penashue was arrested Saturday after a long-simmering dispute Penashue claims is fuelled by illicit drug dealing and police inaction.
Court dismisses former teacher's appeal of convictions for sexual exploitation and sexual assault
Former teacher and coach Noel Strapp has lost an appeal of his sexual exploitation and sexual assault convictions.
More than 500 new electric vehicles hit N.L. roads in 2023
New numbers from the provincial government show that 526 new electric vehicles were registered in 2023, raising the total number to 1,241 — a 74 per cent increase from the previous year.
St. John's soccer player drafted 1st overall into Canada's top league
Owen Sheppard, 21, of St. John's was selected first overall by Valour FC on Thursday in the Canadian Premier League’s U-Sports draft.
More people are using food banks in N.L., with visits up by more than 12%
A new report from Food Banks Canada has found that visits to food banks in Newfoundland and Labrador are up 12 per cent, with more than 15,000 in the month of March.