Last July 1st, 2024, Newfoundland and Labrador commemorated the centennial of the National War Memorial in downtown St. John’s, which included the repatriation and burial of an unknown soldier from the First World War.
At Confederation Building in St. John’s yesterday, Premier Andrew Furey announced the commissioning of a new statue to pay homage to the province’s wartime legacy. It will rest next to existing statues of John Cabot and the Beothuk. Morgan MacDonald will complete the sculpture. Last July 1st, 2024, Newfoundland and Labrador commemorated the centennial of the National War Memorial in downtown St. John’s, which included the repatriation and burial of an unknown soldier from the First World War. Furey says it was truly an honour of a lifetime to serve as next of kin for the son of NL. Newfoundlanders fought as a Dominion during the First World War where a generation of young men was lost.
Steady Brook issues advisory about river levels rising and heavy rainfall expected this evening
Changes to water and sewer, as well as bus regulations coming at the new Corner Brook council meeting
Deadline to apply for funding towards an accessible vehicle is July 20th
“Friends of Jackie Food Drive Concert” is this Sunday at the Marina in curling
Corner Brook council awards nearly $39K contract for pavement inspections and quality assurance
