Local News from Tuesday, October 21st, 2025
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Sunday dinner stalled when Whitbourne woman thinks she won the lotto, turns out she did
Tracy Winsor started to cry. Saying she “went to the store and got some champagne, " There were a lot of emotions and we were very much excited, ” however the couple waited until later that day to tell their six children.
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Indigenous Peoples Open Doors Program in effect for Qalipu members, free passes to National parks and sites
Passes to cover admission will be valid until 2030 and a Status Indigenous Card is required to get one.
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Former Mayor Priscilla Boutcher to launch her book of memoirs Friday at Coleman's
The 91-year-old was first elected in 1981, and served 6 terms, or 24 years on council, one of them as Mayor.
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Westside Tabernacle looking at offering monthly community meals
Pastor Jeremy Simms says since 1998, the church has been offering a Christmas dinner to the community but recently they’ve been challenged to do more.
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Atlantic Lottery profits are up and prize payouts are more
Prize payouts totalled $461.2 million, also an increase over the previous year of nearly $14 million.
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No more dog walking allowed at Blomidon Golf Course
One person commented saying “his dog Thor, will be so heartbroken, he so enjoyed his runs up there! But in saying that once the snow melts in the spring it’s not hard to tell why all of us are banned!”
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NL Environment Network hosts public discussion tonight on wildfires, extreme weather and ocean change
The session will start with a couple of expert researchers at MUN; Carissa Brown (Climate and Environmental Change, Department of Geography, MUN) and Uta Passow (Understanding the Ocean, Department of Ocean Sciences, MUN).
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More black bear sightings expected in NL and Forestry officials offer tips on what to do
To avoid attracting bears, make sure garbage is stored until collection day and get rid of fruit that has fallen to the ground.
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Port Saunders RCMP seize ATV and ticket driver without valid license, insurance or registration
On Saturday afternoon, an officer noticed the ATV turning onto the Main Road and stopped the operator,
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Corner BrookHeavy rain shower
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Today's show is about the Indigenous Peoples Open Doors Program
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