

Winter activity centre opens at Pippy Park
The Winter Activity Centre at Pippy Park opened for the season on Saturday. Located at the North Bank Lodge, the centre marks the start of winter recreation at the park, which has been prepared for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and skate skiing. Trails are free to use and may be lit for evening activity, depending on conditions. Cross-country ski and snowshoe rentals are available for all ages, including skis, boots, poles and snowshoes. Payment is accepted by debit or cr
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Violent winds to lash province as latest winter storm rolls through
Stormy conditions will continue across Newfoundland, with snow and blowing snow expected in western and central areas. Along the south coast, precipitation will transition to rain this morning. The Avalon will also see rain. A changeover to snow is expected tonight. Strong winds are expected across much of the island, particularly along coastal regions. Gusts could reach 130 km/h along the south coast and the Avalon Peninsula. Coastal gusts to 120 km/h are expected for wester
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Urgent Care opening today in St. John's
Today, the Urgent Care Centre at 28 Stavanger Drive in St. John's will open to the public. Urgent care centres are meant to alleviate wait times in emergency departments by providing less emergent care to patients. Urgent care centres are equipped to deal with injury assessment, such as sprains, strains and minor breaks; skin infections, burns and cuts; respiratory infections with fever, cough and/or shortness of breath; stomach illness with nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea;
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How and Why Moose Came to Newfoundland
Unsplash They are everywhere, near highways, in wooded areas, and sometimes in our own backyard. They are moose, but did you know moose are not native to the island? Moose were introduced starting in 1878 when two were introduced near Gander Bay. In 1904, four more were introduced near Howley. All moose on the island are descendants of these six animals. The government introduced moose, hoping to attract big-game hunters, provide fresh meat for workers in logging and mining,
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Canada, Australia, and European Union issue joint statement on Iran
Unsplash Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada and the European Union have issued a joint statement on the ongoing situation in Iran. The statement condemns the killing of protestors, the use of violence, arbitrary arrests, and intimidation tactics by the Iranian regime against its own people. "Iran must immediately end the use of excessive and lethal force by its security forces including the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Basij against protestors. Too many lives – o
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