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Young musicians are embracing the art of punk rock posters
The telephone poles scattered across downtown St. John’s, N.L. make up a museum of the city’s musical past. The young punk rock scene is keeping the do-it-yourself tradition of making posters alive— at a time when artificial intelligence can produce a graphic with a simple prompt.
Beware the Japanese beetle: N.L. prepared to fight off invasive insect, says researcher
Newfoundland and Labrador is planning to contain a mean, green plant-killing machine. While the metallic bug may look pretty, it can leave destruction in its wake, warns researcher Sabrina Ellsworth.
Change Islands teenager named 'hero' by World Oceans Day committee
Newfoundland and Labrador celebrated World Oceans Day this weekend, and the celebration committee named a new hero to mark it. Brody King, 14, of Change Islands spotted the invasive European green crab in his community.
East Coast Trail Association raises over $100K with annual community hike
Maintaining the East Coast Trail’s 336km trail takes a lot of work, says association president Randy Murphy, which is why the annual fundraiser is so important.
Go on a virtual road trip with Jerome and Holly, N.L.'s YouTube couple
When Jerome and Holly McGrath hit the road, they’re sure to bring guests along for the ride — hundreds or even thousands of them. Holly and Jerome have been touring Newfoundland and Labrador with a smartphone camera in hand since 2021.
Former Wabana mayor Gary Gosine dies at 67
Bell Island has lost a longtime municipal politician who many now hail as a legend. Gary Gosine died Saturday at the age of 67.
Another potential daycare is being stalled, and child-care providers are frustrated
A St. John’s daycare operator has his sights set on opening another location, but it might not happen anytime soon. He's not the only one playing the waiting game.
On other side of province, another group is trying to bring home one of N.L.'s unclaimed bodies
Residents in Newfoundland and Labrador are trying hard to bring home unclaimed bodies from long-term storage at a hospital in St. John's.
'The sooner the better' for Churchill Falls projects, Hogan says after meeting with PM
N.L. Premier John Hogan says the Churchill Falls MOU holds up, but federal assistance would be “great.” Hogan was in Saskatoon on Monday for the first ministers’ meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney to discuss projects of national interest.
Opposition urges government to pause Churchill Falls negotiations ahead of first ministers' meeting
The leader of Newfoundland and Labrador's Official Opposition wants the province to put the brakes on Churchill Falls negotiations.