These awards recognize the contributions and achievements of older Newfoundlanders and Labradorians.
Nominations are now open for the 2024 Seniors of Distinction Awards and the deadline for submissions is May 17th. These awards recognize the contributions and achievements of older Newfoundlanders and Labradorians. A senior must be nominated by an individual or group, be 50 years of age or older, and can be a current or past resident of the province. For more information call 1-888-494-2266.
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Police looking for drivers who put others at risk this long weekend
Canada Road Safety Week is May12th -18th and this year’s theme is ‘Road Safety: Every road. Every day. Everyone.’
Studded tires have to come off today and unwanted ones can be dropped off at Wildcove
Western Regional Waste Management’s Lynn Howse, says tires and rims have to be separated to be dropped off at Wildcove.
Maximum grants of $50K available for Community Violence Prevention
The Minister of Women and Gender Equality, Lela Evans, says “These grants give organizations, especially in rural and remote areas, the tools and support they need to build safer futures for all of us.”
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure provides statement on changes to capital works funding
“A program review identified several issues affecting transparency, effectiveness, and long‑term planning. It found that the program’s structure did not support equitable distribution, efficient project delivery, or effective forward planning, and lacked clearly defined eligibility requirements.”
JCL Investments Inc gets $14.4M contract to replace tailrace bridge in Deer Lake
The new modern bridge will be built at a higher elevation to allow for increased water levels and comes with wider lanes and pedestrian walkways.
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Mi’kmaw singer songwriter Elizabeth Sheppard on Bay Fm
Sheppard will be dropping a new single Sunday May 17
Trash Talk Thursday, May 14, 2026
Where we answer your most asked questions from the new WRWM NL App! Got questions about recycling? Download the app!
NL Summer Games Update 2026
Len Moores is Chair of the 2026 NL Summer Games committer
