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Tariff woes, cost of hobbies felt at St. John’s convention
The annual Avalon Expo in #stjohns moved to a bigger venue this year and hiked up ticket sales. But that's not the only thing more expensive about hobbies these days, according to vendors and customers.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/avalon-expo-cost-of-living-9.7377647?cmp=rss

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As seasons change, cosy consumerism drives up small business sales in #stjohns
On a crisp autumn day in St. John’s, debit cards are tapping just as fast as the leaves are turning colour. Some business owners say the season brings a boost in sales.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/autumn-retail-trends-9.7377481?cmp=rss

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#canada can't launch rockets on its own. N.L.’s Nordspace and other companies want to change that
#canada has long relied on its allies to get technologies like satellites into space. But as the cross-border relationship with the U.S. changes, a handful of companies — including the newest player, #canada Rocket Company — are trying to change that and capitalize on a growing market.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/canada-rocket-launch-sovereignty-nordspace-canada-rocket-company-reaction-dynamics-9.7373143?cmp=rss

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This #stjohns restaurant is marking Thanksgiving with dishes that ‘fuse bold cultures’
Javianna's Caribbean Cuisine’s Angeletta McKenzie is taking orders for three different Thanksgiving meals that span from a traditional #NewfoundlandandLabrador turkey dinner to one that celebrates the Caribbean.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/thanksgiving-angeletta-mckenzie-9.7375290?cmp=rss

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Music, poetry and the planet come together in new album from the Iris Trio
This month, the Iris Trio shares their spirited chamber music with the world — and with the planet as a whole — as they release Project Earth: The Green Chapter.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/music-poetry-and-the-planet-come-together-in-new-album-from-the-iris-trio-9.7375393?cmp=rss

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In the woods and at home, beagles are a hunter's best friend
Numerous people know the beagle as a friendly family dog with soulful eyes and a wonderful disposition. Hunters are well aware of this side of the animal, but they also know it as an extremely serious scent hound, Gord Follett writes.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/in-the-woods-and-at-home-beagles-are-a-hunter-s-best-friend-9.7374563?cmp=rss

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Marble Mountain isn't profitable, but it does boost the west coast's winter economy, says manager
The west coast ski hill is one of the largest in Atlantic #canada, but it hasn't been profitable in years. The provincial government props it up with nearly $1.5 million annually.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/marble-mountain-isn-t-profitable-but-it-does-boost-the-west-coast-s-winter-economy-says-manager-9.7375707?cmp=rss

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This Clarenville, N.L., farmer is on track to beat his 1,034 lb. pumpkin record with Pothole
Organic farmer Leslee Lake says growing massive gourds comes down to good soil and good genetics, as he closes in on breaking a record he set in four years ago with Pothole the pumpkin.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/pothole-pumpkin-9.7373688?cmp=rss

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Contractor sues in asbestos dispute that's left Labrador jail without HVAC for months
The contractor renovating the Labrador Correctional Centre is filing its second lawsuit against the N.L. government. Moss Development claims the province's "management of repeated asbestos conditions" has led to delays — and put the prison's HVAC system out of service for at least 11 weeks.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/lcc-asbestos-9.7375770?cmp=rss

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Liquor corporation recalls specific lot of Landwash's Smiling Land Light Lager
Landwash Brewery's co-owner says a one-off production issue has led to the recall of a single day's lot of the company's Smiling Land Light Lager. Only one lot of the product is covered in the recall.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/liquor-corporation-recalls-specific-lot-of-landwash-s-smiling-land-light-lager-9.7376528?cmp=rss

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N.L. physicians differ on MAID decision but agree subject is a nuanced one
The federal government has no intention of allowing mental illness to become the sole basis for receipt of medical assistance in dying (MAID). Physicians in #NewfoundlandandLabrador have varying opinions.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/n-l-physicians-differ-on-maid-decision-but-agree-subject-is-a-nuanced-one-9.7376303?cmp=rss

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A Newfoundlander got a random call from a bunch of Hollywood stars — and just went with it
Newfoundlander Paul Matthews picked up the phone last month, not knowing it was Jax Irwin on the other end. Irwin cold calls people on the east coast, just to chat. But that day, she had Hollywood star Josh Hartnett and the cast of a new Netflix show on the line with her.
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/newfoundland-cold-call-jax-irwin-netflix-below-9.7375980?cmp=rss

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Part of Pitts Memorial Drive closed starting Friday night
Full shutdown of the highway for the long weekend will allow a faster and safer replacement of a culvert, says the N.L. government.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/pitts-memorial-drive-closure-9.7375564?cmp=rss

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'A lot of frustration': Brazil Street apartment residents move out of building deemed unsafe
A long fence and a no trespassing sign greeted residents of an apartment building in #stjohns on Friday, as they were forced to move their belongings out of their homes.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/brazil-street-apartments-eviction-9.7375694?cmp=rss

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Memorial University ends Frecker program in St. Pierre after more than 50 years
The Frecker Institute program was first offered 53 years ago, according to an announcement on MUN's website.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/mun-ends-frecker-program-9.7375521?cmp=rss

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Shell to buy 30% stake in proposed Bay du Nord oil project off #Newfoundland
Equinor says it will retain a 70 per cent operating interest in the project, which would be the first deepwater oil development in #canada if it goes ahead.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/bay-du-nord-shell-9.7375384?cmp=rss

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These 5 grocery staples have skyrocketed in price this year. Here's why
Marketplace digs into five grocery staples that skyrocketed in price to reveal what experts say are the real reasons behind the increases.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/marketplace/grocery-staples-skyrocketed-9.7369694?cmp=rss

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Lawsuit claims #stjohns owes company $500K over #canada Summer Games work
According to documents filed in the province’s Supreme Court, Lindsay Construction says the City of St. John’s owes it $500,000 in financial incentives for work on the city's new track, turf and field and centre of excellence.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/lindsay-construction-lawsuit-9.7373923?cmp=rss

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A C.B.S. resident says this shuttered gas station has become a safety risk — and it's owned by the province
A Conception Bay South resident living near an abandoned gas station says he wants the provincial government — which owns the property — to do something about the building.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/cbs-former-gas-station-9.7374444?cmp=rss

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How good is this year's flu shot? Here's what to know about flu season
Health officials say flu season has arrived early this year, but how worried should Canadians be? As we head into Thanksgiving weekend, the CBC looks at where the flu is hitting hardest and how you can get your vaccine.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/flu-season-questions-9.7374821?cmp=rss

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