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With at least 12 downtown St. John's businesses closing, these experts weigh in on the causes and solutions
At least a dozen businesses — half of them on Water Street — have closed or announced they soon will within the last six months. Industry experts are calling for swift action to revive the area.
St. John's dock workers say some cruise ships are improperly using foreign labourers to unload luggage
The Longshoremen's Protective Union, or LSPU, is accusing some cruise vessels of using foreign nationals to unload luggage, which they say is work that's supposed to be done by local dock workers and violates immigration laws.
After 20 years of street outreach work, Thrive's demand is bigger than ever
St. John's-based youth support organization Thrive is marking 20 years of its street outreach program and celebrated the milestone with a fundraiser Saturday. The event was part of the annual Ride for Refuge, which raises funds for charities across the country.
New disc golf course in St. John's hosts provincials, as sport continues to grow in N.L.
A total of 41 disc golfers from across the island had made their way to the new McNiven Park course in the Airport Heights neighbourhood to compete across eight divisions. Organizers say the sport's increasing popularity is a province-wide phenomenon that started with the COVID-19 pandemic.
50,000 nights of helping families: Milestone celebrated at St. John's Ronald McDonald House
For the 12th year in a row, the provincial Ronald McDonald House Charities held its Red Shoe Crew Walk for Families Saturday in support of its services. Since 2012, the St. John's facility has been providing a place for families — and recently, it marked 50,000 overnight stays.
Filipino basketball association in N.L. creates home away from home for hoop-loving community
Members of the Filipino community from all over Newfoundland came to St. John's over the weekend to play basketball or cheer on their team. The Filipino Newfoundlanders Basketball Association hosted its second annual tournament, welcoming 10 teams with a total of 180 players to the St. John's PowerPlex centre.
This baseball program is all about friendship, fun — and inclusion
Challenger Baseball in St. John's aims to bring the sport to children and young adults with disabilities. "Everybody can hit the ball," says one mother, applauding how all are welcomed on the pitch. "That's how inclusive this program is."
Female baseball continues 'huge growth' across N.L., now counting close to 1,000 players
For the first time ever, Conception Bay South hosted an all-female baseball tournament, when it welcomed six teams from across Newfoundland and Labrador over the weekend for the 12U A provincials.
Ukrainians mark Independence Day in St. John's amid ongoing war against their home country
For Ukrainians in the province, their home country's independence day is both an occasion to celebrate and reflect. That's why a family festival in Bannerman Park on Saturday included games and live music, but also a photo exhibition on the ongoing war against the country.
For these breast cancer survivors, dragon boat racing is all about the camaraderie
For many members of the Avalon Dragons team, winning the races at the annual dragon boat festival in Paradise is only one aspect of dragon boating. The other is the support system the breast cancer survivors have created.