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'Relief All Around' to Termination of Marine Conservation MOU says FFAW
The FFAW says there is "relief all around" now that the provincial government has decided to terminate the MOU on a feasibility assessment for a proposed Marine Protected Area off the province's south...
Feb 04, 2026 (via Parks Canada)
Community Responding Positively to RCMP Initiative to Check on 'Prolific' Offenders Released on Court Orders
RCMP are reporting positive community feedback to a new initiative involving regular checks on prolific offenders who have been released into the community on court orders. The RCMP's West District Ge...
Feb 04, 2026 RCMP Corner Brook (submitted)
RNC Warning of Increase in AI Use to Generate Sexual Content
The RNC calls an increase in reports of AI-altered and generated sexual content being shared a worrying trend. Images are being altered using AI tools, often showing young people in compromising and s...
Feb 04, 2026
Department of Education Responds to Concerns Over Snowclearing at Some Metro Schools
The minister of Education is responding to concerns after some schools in metro had to remain closed yesterday after parents were initially told it would be a delayed opening. The announcement came ou...
Feb 04, 2026
Burgeo Mayor Disappointed by Decision to Terminate MOU on Marine Protected Area
The Town of Burgeo is disappointed that the provincial government has decided to terminate the MOU that would have determined the feasibility of the proposed South Fjords Marine Protected Area. The to...
Feb 04, 2026 (Town of Burgeo/Facebook)
City Council Puts Wheels in Motion to Allow for Rezoning in Southlands
Rezoning for a significant development in the Southlands area of St. John's is a step closer to approval. A developer wants to add almost 100 new residential lots off Ruby Line, backing onto Brad Gush...
Feb 04, 2026
Local Dog Trainer says Owners and Breeders Both Have Responsibilities in Ensuring Good Temperament Following Horrific Attack in Pouch Cove
A local dog trainer says ensuring public safety and having the appropriate policies and procedures in place for owners and breeders are among the issues that need to be addressed following a horrific ...
Feb 04, 2026
Hockey Community Across Canada Mourning Loss of Junior Players Killed in Collision on Alberta Highway
The hockey community across Canada is mourning the loss of three young players who died in a highway accident in Alberta on Monday. Southern Alberta Mustangs players JJ Wright and Cameron Casorso, bot...
Feb 04, 2026 (Humboldt Broncos/X)
MUN Hosting Info Session for Prospective Students
An information session at Memorial University for high school students and their parents is happening on Thursday. MUN had originally set aside two nights this week for the event, but those had to be ...
Feb 04, 2026 MUN's Core Science Building (VOCM News)
Emergency Services in Contact with Town of Trepassey After Storm Destroys Breakwater
Emergency Services has been in contact with the Trepassey town council after Monday's storm destroyed what was left of the breakwater. A portion of the town is now cut off from the rest of the communi...
Feb 04, 2026 What's left of the breakwater in Trepassey (via Don Waddleton on Facebook)
