TOPIC: GANDER
Toronto run of Come From Away extended through March
The Toronto run of the Tony-winning musical Come From Away has been extended through March.
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New gear for more than 300 volunteer firefighters will improve safety, Furey says
Premier Andrew Furey announced that over $3 million will be spent to bring volunteer fire departments equipment up to date. At an event in Holyrood, Furey announced the money will be put toward purchasing more than 300 new self-contained breathing apparatus units.
How do you teach a Newfoundland accent? Come From Away's dialect coach figured it out
Come From Away has shared the story of Gander's involvement in the events of Sept. 11 with audiences around the world and with it, the Newfoundland accent and dialect.
Randy Snow, a warm voice of morning radio in N.L. for decades, dead at 61
Randy Snow, a mainstay of Newfoundland and Labrador airwaves, has died.
Destination: Art
How did this gem of art and architecture land in Gander, N.L.?
A time capsule of mid-century sophistication, the Gander International Airport Departures Lounge has been called the "most important modernist room in Canada."
'On the brink': Airlines flee small cities, cutting key links to rest of the country
From his office overlooking the runway at Gander International Airport, Reg Wright can see all flights in and out of his corner of Newfoundland. But in recent years, those plane spottings have been fewer and farther between.
Come From Away U.K. sending positive reminder during anti-immigration riots
With anti-immigration riots dominating headlines in the United Kingdom, the producer of a touring version of Come From Away says the show has a message that is still timely.
Correctional officer who performed oral surgery on inmate granted absolute discharge
Ron McDonald, 47, pleaded guilty to the assault on an inmate in Gander but won't have a criminal record or spend any time on probation.
N.L. touts new wildfire hub but this researcher says going 'all in' on oil and gas undercuts the plan
Premier Andrew Furey has been teasing a forest fire centre of excellence in Gander, and claims to have Atlantic support, but one forest fire expert says reducing emissions should be a priority.
5 years after he was partially paralyzed in a crash, this man hopes a guilty plea brings some closure
A man who was partially paralyzed in a car accident five years ago says he's glad the man accused of being responsible has pleaded guilty but it won't bring back the two people who were killed.
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Moved by the rescue of the 'Lucky 7,' Gander artist creates tribute sketch
Inspired by the rescue last week of seven fishermen feared lost at sea, a Gander artist has created an artwork in tribute to the crew of the Elite Navigator.
N.L. man pleads guilty in 2019 crash that killed couple, paralyzed man
Nicholas Villeneuve has pleaded guilty to one count of impaired operation causing death, and further guilty pleas are anticipated, related to a 2018 crash that killed two people and partially paralyzed another.
2 dead, 1 injured in single-vehicle crash near Hare Bay
The RCMP say that two people were killed and one seriously injured in a single-vehicle accident on Route 320 that left a truck in flames in the middle of the roadway.
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'Nothing short of a miracle': Missing N.L. fishing crew arrives home safely
The crew of the Elite Navigator, the fishing vesselmissing since Wednesday, were greeted Saturday afternoon by hundreds of people celebrating their return.
Residents of New-Wes-Valley anxious for missing fishermen to be found safe, says mayor
The Canadian Coast Guard is searching for a missing fishing vessel off the coast of Newfoundland that has not been heard from since Wednesday evening.
Gander mayor says plans are already in the works for $4.35M of federal housing money
A national plan aimed at building more than 750,000 homes across Canada will soon build a few hundred homes in Gander, and the mayor says affordability is crucial.
Disc golf flies into central Newfoundland with new temporary Gander course
Disc golf enthusiasts in Gander are hoping a temporary course set up for the summer will become a full-time reality.
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Hundreds of people pay their respects as Newfoundland's Unknown Soldier lies in state
Several people who lined up to see the coffin explain why they feel it was important to show appreciation for the soldier's sacrifice. The Unknown Soldier is resting at Confederation Building until Monday's Memorial Day ceremony.
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5 can't-miss plays to catch across Canada this summer
Theatre critic Aisling Murphy shares what shes looking forward to from this summers Stratford Festival season in Ontario, and other theatre companies across the country.
Decision on management of air ambulance service not expected until end of summer
It will be late summer before any decisions are made on the future of Newfoundland and Labrador'sair ambulance system, which some central Newfoundland leaders fear could mean job losses.
Canada Border Services Agency apologizes to airline passengers stuck in Gander airport
The Canada Border Services Agency has apologized to the more than 250 passengers aboard a diverted United Airlines flight who were forced to spend 12 hours inside an airport in central Newfoundland after CBSA officers failed to process them.
N.L. earmarks $2M in tuition subsidies for nursing students in effort to boost rural enrolment
The Newfoundland and Labrador government is setting aside $2 million over two years for tuition subsidies for nursing students, to fill empty seats in rural classrooms.
Search underway for missing hunter in northern Labrador
A large search is underway after a man didn't return home from hunting in northern Labrador. The RCMP say the man was on a snowmobile and ice conditions were poor.
2 retired Gander Collegiate teachers facing charges of sexual offences against former students
The RCMP says it has arrested and charged two retired teachers with multiple sexual offences against former students.
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