St. John's (Newfoundland & Labrador) Newsletter
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Earthquake of 2.8 magnitude off Newfoundland coast starts the new year
01 Jan 2025 23:54 GMT
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The New Year's Day earthquake was felt throughout central Newfoundland but Earthquakes Canada says it was likely too small to cause any damage.
While New Year's Day is often home to a couple of rumbles and bangs, a rattling felt throughout …
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Roman Catholic archdiocese of St. John's loses fight to have insurance company help pay clergy abuse settlement
31 Dec 2024 14:02 GMT
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Court finds Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation 'intentionally and recklessly withheld knowledge of past and ongoing sexual abuse by its clergy'
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Mental health assessment extended for St. John's man charged with murder
31 Dec 2024 14:02 GMT
The case of a St. John’s man charged with second-degree murder for the death of another in hospital earlier this month was called in provincial court Monday morning, Dec. 30, 2024.
Thomas Parsley, 30, last appeared in court Dec. 21, at which time he was …
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Dozens of people gather to celebrate Hanukkah in St. John's
30 Dec 2024 23:11 GMT
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The annual menorah lighting in St. John's, hosted by Chabad of Newfoundland, marked the fifth night of Hanukkah. Rabbi Chanan Chernitsky explains how events like this bring people of all backgrounds together.
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Icebreaker on hand in Labrador to guide season's last freight arrivals by ferry
27 Dec 2024 19:19 GMT
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker is in central Labrador until Saturday to guide the Kamutik W ferry on its last freight deliveries of the season.
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker is in central Labrador until …
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New Year's earthquake 'felt like a vehicle hit the house,' says Twillingate resident
03 Jan 2025 00:53 GMT
The new year started off with a bang, but not the kind Newfoundland and Labrador is used to. A 2.8-magnitude earthquake shook Notre Dame Bay Wednesday, and confused nearby residents.
Danny Bath of Twillingate was in his basement office just after 2:00 p.m …
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N.L. Housing CEO Julia Mullaley retires, capping off 31-year career in public service
02 Jan 2025 20:06 GMT
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Newfoundland and Labrador Housing CEO Julia Mullaley marked her last day on the job on Dec. 31, capping off a 31-year career in public service. She’s replaced by Alan Doody, who takes over on an acting basis.
Deputy social development minister Alan …
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'We have the heart': Nain volleyball team plays up two divisions
02 Jan 2025 20:06 GMT
The Nain volleyball team is celebrating coming in third and making history after playing two divisions higher than where they qualified.
The Jens Haven Memorial School boys volleyball team was one of 13 schools that played in the December AAAA provincials …
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In the news today: Feds watering down key promise: gun-control group
02 Jan 2025 09:21 GMT
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Feds watering down key promise: gun-control group
A leading gun-control …
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The Canadian Press year in review: January 2024
02 Jan 2025 00:03 GMT
Thousands of teachers in Saskatchewan strike across the province to push the government to bargain on key demands.
A look at news events in January 2024:
1 - Former world cycling champion Rohan Dennis is charged in connection with the death of his wife, …