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Gunshots fired in downtown St. John's under investigation, RNC says

Royal Newfoundland Constabulary officers are investigating two reports of gunshots fired in downtown St. John's on Friday, April 19. Around 10:40 a.m., officers responded to a report of gunshots on Casey Street and determined that a single gunshot ...

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Police seeking suspect involved in St. John's home invasion after two injured

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Daniel Johnson, 50, from Mount Pearl is wanted by police following a home invasion in St. John on Wednesday, April 17. - Contributed

Serious accident, east-bound TCH near Foxtrap

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The RCMP and the St. John's Regional Fire Department are on the scene Tuesday, April 23, 2024 of a serious accident on the Trans Canada Highway east-bound, east of the Foxtrap Access Road.

If the earth moves, does everybody feel it? Newfoundland and Labrador regularly has earthquakes but no one notices

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West-end St. John's gunshots, collision 'like Grand Theft Auto,' say witnesses

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The Bell Island Miners under-15 team won their provincial tournament last week in Baie Verte. Contributed photo

Cheers and Jeers for Newfoundland and Labrador April 23

JEERS: to continued delays in compensating Mount Cashel victims. As heard in Newfoundland and Labrador Supreme Court on Thursday, April 18, survivors of abuse — terrible, life-impacting sexual and physical abuse suffered by young people at the hands ...

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GWYNNE DYER: Ukraine — the outlook

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A serviceman of the 1148th separate artillery brigade of Air Assault Troops of Ukraine prepares a M777 howitzer to fire towards Russian troops, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Donetsk region, Ukraine April 20, 2024. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty/Serhii Nuzhnenko via

LETTER: St. John's building a safer community by empowering individuals

Updated Apr. 19, 2024 |3 min read

"At its most basic and when taught properly, a martial art is a way of creating stillness in your life, of reducing the chaos that surrounds us," writes Michael Clair of St. John's.

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Business

St. John's-based business Hempware celebrating nearly three decades in business

When Nycki Delisle and her partner, Stephane, opened Hempware nearly three decades ago, it was intended to be a short-term venture. “When the Cabot 500 celebrations were happening, I was finishing my education, and that fall me and my partner were ...

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Clarenville's SubC Imaging gets nearly $500K in N.L. government funding for new ROV project

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Newfoundland-based SubC Imaging is developing a new multi-channel inspection system that includes up to six cameras providing complete situational awareness for an ROV. - SubC Imaging

CBRM seeks land-use bylaw change for supportive housing units

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With provincial plans to ultimately phase out institutional settings for people with disabilities, such as Sydney River’s Breton Ability Centre, there will be a greater need for accessory dwelling units for supportive housing. IAN NATHANSON/CAPE BRETON POST FILE

Five Corners Properties talk 3,000 unit housing project in Bible Hill

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Lifestyles

This map shows earthquakes that have been recorded in and around Newfoundland and Labrador since 2000. – via Earthquakes Canada

If the earth moves, does everybody feel it? Newfoundland and Labrador regularly has earthquakes but no one notices

There may not be a whole lotta shakin’ goin’ on, but that doesn’t mean Newfoundland and Labrador doesn’t have its share of seismic activity. When most people think of earthquakes associated with the province, they likely think of the tsunami disaster ...

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'I was always the biggest film buff': 20 questions with award-winning N.L. filmmaker Christian Sparkes

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The King Tide, directed by Christian Sparkes and filmed primarily in Keels, N.L. will be released this week.

'She needs to be dressed up a little bit for her hundredth birthday': Historic N.L. church a finalist in the Next Great Save contest

Updated Apr. 19, 2024 |9 min read

Our Lady of Mercy Heritage Church in Port au Port West is a finalist in the National Trust for Canada’s Next Great Save competition. Members of the public can vote for the church online until May 6. – Contributed

‘Giving back feels amazing’: Shelter Movers is a volunteer-powered charitable organization that provides moving, storage services at no cost to individuals, families fleeing abuse

Updated Apr. 19, 2024 |7 min read

Making time for volunteering: Finding support and personal fulfillment

Updated Apr. 18, 2024 |6 min read

ERIN SULLEY: Have you seen the viral yogurt clusters? You’ll be drooling over these delicious chocolate strawberry treats

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Sports

Atlantic All-Star event in Halifax will showcase the region's top female basketball players

Atlantic Canada's best young female basketball players will be front and centre this weekend in Halifax. Canletes is hosting an Atlantic All-Star game at Dalhousie University to showcase the 48 best high school players from across the region. The ...

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Report: Purdue star Zach Edey declares for NBA draft

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Apr 8, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Purdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) reacts after a play against the Connecticut Huskies during the first half of the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo

NFL tampering probe won't affect 2024 draft picks for Eagles, Falcons

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From Rice to Harrison, bloodlines run deep in 2024 NFL Draft

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Cowboys commit to Dak Prescott, 'all in' on youth movement

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Report: NBA looking into alleged actions of Nikola Jokic's brother

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Canada

Members of the Progressive Conservative front bench listen as Lt.-Gov. Antoinette Perry closes out the spring sitting of the P.E.I. legislature. – Stu Neatby

P.E.I.'s spring sitting of the legislature has closed. Here are three takeaways.

The 27 members of P.E.I.’s legislature headed back to their districts for the summer after a 31-day sitting closed on April 23. The spring sitting saw the Progressive Conservative government of Premier Dennis King pass another record-high budget, ...

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‘It’s worth saving’: Province invests $1.16 million into renovations at Mermaid Theatre in Windsor, N.S.

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The provincial government is investing $1.16 million in the first phase of renovations at the Mermaid Theatre in Windsor. Taking part in the April 23 funding announcement were, from left, Hants West MLA Melissa Sheehy-Richard, co-founder Saralee Lewis and executive director Danny Everson.
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Former Cape Breton volunteer firefighter sentenced on arson charges

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$1.5 million winning lottery ticket sold at Cape Breton convenience store

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'No one expressed shock': Cape Breton resident tries to solve weekend car break-in

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Cape Breton judge delivers stern warning while imposing jail sentence

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World

A North Korean flag flutters at the propaganda village of Gijungdong in North Korea, in this picture taken near the truce village of Panmunjom inside the demilitarized zone (DMZ) separating the two Koreas, South Korea, July 19, 2022.

North Korea officials visit Iran in a rare public trip

SEOUL (Reuters) - A North Korean delegation led by the cabinet minister for international trade is visiting Iran, the North's official media said on Wednesday in a rare public report of an exchange between the two countries believed to have ...

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Trump meets with Japan's former prime minister Aso

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Former U.S. President Donald Trump leaves Manhattan Supreme Court on the 6th day of the hush money trial against him on April 23 2024. Curtis Means/Pool via REUTERS

Tennessee lawmakers pass bill allowing teachers to carry guns in schools

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A gun reform activists drags a body bag with the words “How Many more” down the steps of the Tennessee State Capitol building, following the House vote to adopt Senate Bill 1325 which would authorize teachers, principals, and school personnel to carry a concealed handgun on school grounds, in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S., April 23, 2024.

US FDA says commercial milk safe despite bird flu virus presence

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US, Russia set for a showdown at UN over nuclear weapons in space

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Rights concerns, costs undermine Turkey-EU migrant deal, say auditors

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