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Longtime St. John's city councillor, realtor Debbie Hanlon dies after battle with cancer
The well-known St. John's realtor and municipal leader Debbie Hanlon has died, city councillors said in a group statement Wednesday.
Horizons at 106: Former hotel now fully staffed as transitional housing space
It's been over a year since the Newfoundland and Labrador government announced it would be leasing a hotel in St. John's as a new transitional housing facility. The facility — Horizons at 106 — had 73 residents as of Feb. 24 and successfully put 14 people into permanent housing so far.
N.L. musicians are keeping the folk away from the U.S.
Many musicians from Newfoundland and Labrador look to the United States to sell their music and tour. Now, some artists are hoping to pivot to new markets like the rest of Canada and Europe.
Icewater Seafoods processes northern cod from offshore N.L. for the first time in 32 years
The cod moratorium was lifted June 2024 allowing the offshore fishery to reopen.
Tariff turmoil: How N.L. industries are preparing during uncertain times
Over the past month, federal and provincial governments have been meeting with industry leaders to plan and prepare for possible U.S. tariffs. Newfoundland and Labrador has been considering trade diversification, internal trade and income supports to strengthen the economy.
There are 200 youth on a housing waitlist in St. John's. Choices for Youth is asking for help
Choices for Youth says there aren't enough housing options for young people in St. John's, with 200 on a waitlist for homes. The organization raised $80,200 at its Coldest Night Of The Year fundraiser on Saturday, but says sustainable funds are needed to keep programs running.
Making winter 'chic': How this St. John's business is helping people tackle winter loneliness
Mia Francis popped off on social media last summer hosting well-decorated proposals and parties in St. John's. Now she has a space on Water Street and hosting social events.
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.