This year’s theme is Girls’ Vision for the Future.
This is International Day of the Girl Child. Established by the United Nations in 2011, this day brings attention and awareness to the rights, challenges and potential of girls around the world. It also celebrates the achievements of girls who have overcome adversity and encourages global action towards gender equality. This year’s theme is Girls’ Vision for the Future.
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5 east coast companies to share $16M as part of $40M Regional Defence Investment Initiative
They are PAL Aerospace Ltd., Virtual Marine Technology Inc., Solace Power Inc., CoLab AI Inc., and Rutter Inc.
ATV rider caught in Upper Ferry with no license or insurance
The driver was ticketed under the Off-Road Vehicles Act.
Government commits to continue $10-a-day child care for 2026-27
Some proposed changes include an effort over the next six months whereby the department will work with providers to boost enrollment and fill as many spaces as possible.
Prohibited driver arrested for impaired operation while on a snowmobile in St. Anthony
Cpl Jesse O’Donaghey says an officer on patrol stopped him while he was operating a snowmobile on Goose Cove Road knowing he was prohibited from driving.
AG says new housing units coming to Corner Brook may not be enough with hundreds on a waitlist
Denise Hanrahan tabled a report with government yesterday on the management and supply of social rental housing which found the waitlist for housing grew 71 percent since 2021 while inventory dropped by 57 units.
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Routes & Branches & Beyond
Bay of Islands Radio
Straight For The Heart
Alexandra Kay
As Long As There's A Bar
Gord Bamford
Trash Talk Thursday, March 19, 2026
Lynn Howse from Western Regional Waste Management talks about how to properly dispose of Potato bags, cloth, or plastic, spring cleaning and lots more
Center Stage with Stella, Wednesday March 18, 2026
This week's guest is Sherman Downey
The Plain Truth, Wednesday March 18, 2026
March 27 will be the first dedicated day for Canada's first A.I. Literacy Day
