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Front of Kingston's Sexual Assault Centre

Kingston Sexual Assault Centre launches new platform

December 18, 2020 Anna Stafford 0

Kingston’s Sexual Assault Centre has launched a new online platform that offers more immediate support to survivors.

Photo of 2 volunteers for Operation Kindness outside a local Canadian Tired

Kingstonians bring Christmas cheer to local nursing home

December 11, 2020 Anna Stafford 0

Three women in Kingston decided to deliver Christmas gifts to all the residents at a local long-term care home, founding a new organization in the process.

Deer Lake Seniors vs. COVID

December 3, 2020 Griffen Stuckless 0

Seniors are at risk for COVID. With the recent outbreak in Deer Lake they’re doubling down on safety and trying to stave off boredom. Griffen Stuckless Kicker

Alissa Brothers has diabetes. She has had a tough time coping with the new normal.

High risk no reward

December 3, 2020 Matthew Hagerty 0

In the COIVD-19 pandemic, the elderly and people with underlying health conditions are most at risk. But with high risk people, it’s best not to judge a book by its cover.

Fishermen from LaPoile rock their safety gear.

Life in isolation

December 3, 2020 Kyle Curtis 0

International offshore workers spend two weeks quarantined away from family before life returns to some sort of normal.

The community of Dildo has become popular with tourists. They go there to get photos with the sign and to visit small businesses, they aren’t going out to drive over potholes. Despite the town’s immense […]

Deer Lake Food Bank vs. COVID-19

November 20, 2020 Griffen Stuckless 0

The Deer Lake Food Bank continues to operate despite donation numbers being down. This Christmas more than ever, local food banks could use your help. Griffen Stuckless Kicker

Stranded in the last Wild West

November 19, 2020 Nick Travis 0

Many countries are not allowing their seafarers to come back home due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Kingston’s Screening Room struggles through pandemic

November 17, 2020 Anna Stafford 0

The pandemic has threated the survival of the Screening Room, an independent movie theatre in Kingston, leaving it to depend on government support and local fundraising.

NL West SPCA sees fabulous response to public plea: shelter director

November 17, 2020 Kyle Brookings 0

Following an unusually large influx of abandoned cats recently, the NL West SPCA in Corner Brook appealed to the public for items such as bleach and cat litter. Despite a drop in donations earlier this […]