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N.L. youth centre grappling with crumbling infrastructure, rodents and mould, documents reveal
Recently obtained documents reveal longstanding disrepair at the N.L. Youth Centre in Whitbourne. Recent emails show concerns about youth and staff safety, as the centre struggles with capacity issues.
Oklahoma students tried out curling with Olympic gold medallist Jamie Korab while stuck in St. John's
A group of middle schoolers from Tulsa, Oklahoma were headed for Dublin for a school trip, but their journey was stalled by multiple delays. Even though they ended up stuck in St. John's for a couple days, they made the most out of their experience.
2SLGBTQ+ community worries about Trump's anti-trans rhetoric coming to Canada
Members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community and their allies rallied on Sunday in solidarity against U.S. President Donald Trump's anti-transgender legislation. Organizers fear his rhetoric will trickle over into Canada, and say in some ways it already has.
Flag Day supporters hold impromptu St. John's rally despite 110 km/h winds
Recent threats made by U.S. President Donald Trump against Canadian sovereignty has inspired a rise in national pride, and in St. John's they held a small rally that really blew the rest away.
Producers welcome the buy local campaign, but say work is needed to sustain it
Newfoundland and Labrador wants people to buy local in the face of U.S. tariff threats. Producers say they're happy to get a boost in business, but say there needs to be more commitment from consumers and government if local businesses are going to fulfil the demand.
Truck Norris and Adam Sand-ler aren't celebs, they're Labrador City's new snowplows
Labrador City's town safety manager, Wayne Power, jumped at the opportunity to have kids decide the names of five new snowplows. The contest received over 3,500 applications and the chosen names will be printed on the machinery.
Students navigate simulated sea emergencies in nautical skills competition
The Marine Institute held its 13th annual nautical skills competition over the weekend, where students were able to dive into stressful offshore scenarios, through a simulation. Teams demonstrated their skills and competed for cash prizes.
N.L. businesses welcome 'buy local' campaign, but labels need to be clearer, says retail director
The Newfoundland and Labrador government's buy local marketing campaign — complete with a new logo — is underway and encourages people to buy products made locally and from within Canada. However, figuring out which products actually are local can be confusing.
MUN students charged with trespassing prepare for 5-day trial
Three MUN students were arrested and charged with trespassing in July after occupying the university's Arts and Administration building during a protest. Now they're preparing for a five-day trial where they say their Charter rights are at stake.
U.S. booze off the shelves on Tuesday, as N.L. prepares tariff response
Premier Andrew Furey announced on Sunday that U.S. alcohol will no longer be sold in N.L. liquor stores starting Tuesday, in response to Trump tariffs. Meanwhile, unions are calling for more support to workers, and Canadian consumers prepare to shop local.