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Critics 'Playing Politics' With New Schools Despite Commitments: Furey
Premier Andrew Furey is firing back against critics who worry that proposed schools in Kenmount Terrace and Paradise have fallen by the wayside. PC Education critic Paul Dinn has raised concerns about...
Sep 04, 2024
BBB Issues Swift Warning: Scammers Targeting Taylor Swift Canadian Shows
Taylor Swift tickets are in high demand wherever she plays, and scammers are using the singer's mega-stardom to cheat people out of their hard-earned money. Swift has two Canadian stops on her current...
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Holy Redeemer Students Back Together After Odour Solution
Students of Holy Redeemer in Spaniard's Bay are reunited again as the new school year gets underway. Hundreds of the school's K-9 students were spread about the region last May after a strong odour wa...
Sep 04, 2024
Back to Class: Teachers Ready for New School Year: NLTA
This is an exciting and chaotic morning for families across the province as students head to class for the new school year. Teachers' union president Trent Langdon says teachers know there are going t...
Sep 04, 2024
Several Teaching Vacancies Remain in Rural Areas: NLTA
The Teachers' Union says challenges remain in filling vacancies at schools in rural and remote areas of the province. NLTA President Trent Langdon says he's pleased that officials started accepting ap...
Sep 03, 2024
Body of 44-Year-Old Man Recovered From Pond Near Fox Cove
A sad ending to the search for a man reported missing from a pond on the Burin Peninsula. RCMP say the body of a 44-year-old man has been recovered from Durcicle Pond near Fox Cove. RCMP received a ca...
Sep 03, 2024
Local Kickboxers Take Home Two Medals at WAKO World Junior Championships
A team of young kickboxers from this province have returned from an international tournament with some new hardware. Five athletes from Warrior Elite Martial Arts in Paradise were in Budapest, Hungary...
Sep 03, 2024
Woman Charged with Drug Trafficking on Southwest Coast
A 44-year-old woman is facing drug trafficking charges after police pulled her vehicle over on the Trans Canada in Doyles. The woman, who was suspended from driving, was pulled over around 1:45 on Sat...
Sep 03, 2024
Housing Assessment Reveals Need for 700 New Builds in Gander
The Town of Gander has released the results of a new Housing Needs Assessment for the municipality, which has seen its population grow to nearly 12,000 in recent years. The assessment was conducted by...
Sep 03, 2024
Government Officially Eliminates 1.6 km Busing Rule
The provincial government is celebrating the elimination of the decades-old 1.6 kilometre busing rule. As of this school year, all students who attend schools with busing services can avail of a seat ...
Sep 03, 2024
