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It's Pride Month. Here's what drag performers in St. John's are thinking about
The 2SLGTBQ+ community is getting ready to celebrate — but for some St. John's drag performers, the political climate and growing hate towards the community is top of mind.
Emergency crews continue to fight wildfire east of Churchill Falls
Emergency crews continue to fight an out of control wildfire burning near Churchill Falls, Labrador on Thursday. The Newfoundland and Labrador active wildfire dashboard shows the fire is estimated to be roughly 170 hectares.
Federal election result shows urban-rural divide in N.L., says political scientist
After a drawn-out recount in Terra Nova-The Peninsulas, the federal Conservatives now have three parliamentary seats in Newfoundland and Labrador for the first time in nearly 20 years.
Forest fire season started early. Here's how to prepare in N.L.
Newfoundland and Labrador is facing an early and busy start to the forest fire season and it's because of the lack of snow over the winter, says forest services conservation officer Sarah Richards.
Out of the ashes: Volunteers help Adam's Cove wildfire victims recover irreplaceable items
A group of volunteer veterans, first responders and other skilled civilians are helping residents in Adam's Cove recover precious items from their homes that were destroyed in a wildfire in early May.
Shear Bliss: O'Brien Farm showcases knitting cycle from sheep to socks
Heritage N.L.'s Sheep to Sock event drew large crowds to watch the entire traditional process of turning raw sheep's wool into yarn and knitting it into socks.
'I thought we were going to die': Adam's Cove woman loses childhood home in wildfire
On May 7, a wildfire quickly burned through Northern Conception Bay, taking 12 homes including Tina Dale's childhood home. She had minutes to help her parents escape before the fire was at her doorstep. Now, she is hoping for more help replacing what they lost.
Hopedale man charged with first degree murder and attempted murder, say RCMP
The RCMP have charged 27-year-old Michael Tuglavina, of Hopedale N.L., with first degree murder and attempted murder, after responding to a complaint of assault on May 16. Tuglavina was charged on May 17 after an investigation was conducted.
Multiple youths bear maced at May 24 weekend field party in Torbay
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary responded to reports of a bear macing incident involving multiple youths at a field party in Torbay, on the evening of May 17. As police investigate and warn of the dangers of field parties, one Torbay parent is concerned the incident will make local students look bad.
Local musician defends Iceberg Alley after lineup receives online backlash
Music festivals have started releasing their lineups for the summer season in St. John's, but not everyone is happy about it. It's prompting one local musician to speak out about the negativity.