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Abbott: Government Looking to Replace Infrastructure to Withstand Future Severe Weather Events
Transportation ministers across the country are discussing ways to beef up infrastructure to withstand the increased frequency of severe weather events. The clean-up and repairs continue following hea...
Apr 02, 2024 (Transportation and Infrastructure Minister John Abbott)
RNC Seeking 41-Year-Old Suspect Following Theft at St. John's Business
Metro police have a warrant out for a man who is wanted for theft from a business in the centre city of St. John's. The 41-year-old reached into the till, stole cash, then fled from the store. The inc...
Apr 02, 2024
NL Schools Sharing Information on Upcoming Solar Eclipse
NL Schools have shared information with parents and families surrounding the upcoming solar eclipse around 4 p.m. next Monday. The eclipse will partially, or completely block the light from the sun fo...
Apr 02, 2024
Department of Health Assessing Need for Additional MRI to Reduce Wait Times
The Department of Health says it is aware that wait times for non-urgent MRIs in the province exceed recommended benchmarks, and it has asked the health authority to review the need for another MRI to...
Apr 02, 2024
Riverside Drive Closed in Corner Brook Following Landslide
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary in Corner Brook have closed access to Riverside Drive, from Route 440 to Humber Road, due to safety concerns following a landslide. Multiple emergency services are ...
Apr 02, 2024
Drivers Reminded to Watch for Caribou on Northern Peninsula Roads
Travelers on the Northern Peninsula are being reminded to watch for migrating caribou as they migrate from their winter to their spring range. You can expect to see a greater number of caribou in the ...
Apr 02, 2024 (Photo courtesy Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture.)
Province Continues to Mark 75th Anniversary of Confederation
The province is marking the 75th anniversary of Confederation with Canada. What was then known as Newfoundland officially joined Canada just before midnight on March 31st, 1949. A Confederation 75 fla...
Apr 01, 2024
MUN Business Students Audit Hockey NL Operations
Hockey NL is developing a new marketing and communications plan thanks to the more than 50 recommendations made by Memorial University School of Business students. Executive Director Dr. Jared Butler ...
Apr 01, 2024
Fisheries Minister Outlines Action Taken to Address FFAW Concerns in Letter
Provincial Fisheries Minister Elvis Loveless has written the FFAW outlining what he calls the action taken on the four items raised by the union and its members to improve competitiveness in the NL fi...
Apr 01, 2024 (Elvis Loveless)
MUNSU Inviting Politicians, University Reps to Upcoming Town Hall
The MUN Students' Union is holding a town hall later this month to discuss funding for the university and tuition rates. The 2024 provincial budget saw MUN's operating grant cut by $13.6-million, whic...
Apr 01, 2024 MUNSU Director of External Affairs John Harris
