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The last gay bar in St. John's has closed. Now, the 2SLGBTQ+ community is making its own safe spaces
A patchwork of 2SLGBTQ+ events are filling the gap left behind after the closure of the only gay bar in St. John's.
Big sign, big controversy: St. John's pauses plan for Bannerman Park landmark sign
The City of St. John's is planning more public consultation after public backlash to a plan for a landmark sign in Bannerman Park.
Ottawa turns down St. John's $5M plan to turn commercial space into homes
The city of St. John's wants more places for people to live in the downtown area. But the city's proposal for federal money to help make that happen was turned down.
St. John's housing advocate pleads guilty to fraud, but legal aid request delays sentencing
St. John's housing advocate Michelle Voisey, also known as Michelle Gushue, has pleaded guilty to fraud.
Controversy on the cul-de-sac: Residents, developer at odds over Margaret's Place plans
Residents want city council to reject a proposal for a six-storey apartment building on Margaret's Place in St. John's.
As climate change worries grow, St. John's plans for future big storms
A new report indicates increased risk of flooding in some parts of St. John's, more extreme weather events and climate change concerns grow.
One year after Tent City was taken down, issues persist for unhoused in St. John's
A former resident and volunteer reflect on their time at tent city in St. John's — one year after the provincial government shut the encampment down.
RNC, community groups say police foot patrols won't make downtown St. John's safer
Some members of St. John's city council are calling for police foot patrols in downtown St. John's in response to safety concerns, but the deputy chief of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary says it may not be the best use of police resources.
In response to safety concerns, St. John's mayor wants police to patrol downtown on foot
Some members of St. John’s city council are calling for police foot patrols in the downtown area in response to safety concerns from residents and businesses.
Provincial budget to be tabled Wednesday amid tariff chaos, Liberal leadership race
In Newfoundland and Labrador, the provincial budget is usually one of the biggest political events of the year. But a trade war, a provincial leadership race and a federal election are casting a long shadow over this year's fiscal plan.