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New Survey Shows Over Half of Indigenous Canadians in IT Face Discrimination
More than half of Indigenous Canadians working in IT report experiencing discrimination in the workplace. That's according to a new report from ComIT.org. Respondents report facing bias at job intervi...
Jan 10, 2024 Photo by Rich Blenkinsopp
Bay Bulls Road Reopens After Two Vehicle Crash
A portion of Bay Bulls Road near Griffin's Lane was closed for a short period of time this morning following a two vehicle crash just before 8:00 a.m. this morning. Traffic was interrupted for a time ...
Jan 10, 2024
Province Releases Review of Child Care Operating Grant Program
The provincial government has publicly released its review of the Operating Grant Program for child care services. The Department of Education says work has begun to address approved recommendations. ...
Jan 10, 2024
Energy Minister Fires Back at PC Concerns Over SeaRose FPSO Refit
The province's Energy Minister is firing back against the PCs after they raised questions about the refit of the SeaRose FPSO. The SeaRose is bound for Northern Ireland for significant repairs. PC MHA...
Jan 10, 2024
MUN Faculty Demand Meeting After Cyberattack Disrupts Campus Operations
Memorial University's Faculty Association is calling for an emergency meeting with President Neil Bose following a security breach at MUN's Grenfell Campus in Corner Brook. Classes on campus returned ...
Jan 10, 2024
Investigation Underway for Caribou Poaching in Closed Hunting Area
Resource Enforcement Officers are conducting an investigation into a caribou poaching incident near Loon Bay in Notre Dame Bay. A fresh caribou paunch was found on the Loon Bay Access Road, an area cl...
Jan 10, 2024 (Photo Credit Paddy Barry)
35-Year-Old St. John's Man Charged in Holiday Break-In Spree
The RNC has arrested a 35-year-old St. John's man in connection with a series of commercial break-ins during the Christmas period. Ryan King is believed to be responsible for ten incidents between Dec...
Jan 10, 2024
No Injuries Following Three-Vehicle Collision in Capital City
There were no injuries following a three-vehicle collision at the intersection of Torbay Road and Newfoundland Drive in St. John's on Tuesday afternoon. The crash happened at around 2:00 p.m. One of t...
Jan 10, 2024
Consumer Advocate Challenges Newfoundland Power's Proposed Rate Hikes
The province's Consumer Advocate is opposing two rate increase applications submitted by Newfoundland Power to the Public Utilities Board. The utility is seeking two increases: 1.5 percent to take eff...
Jan 10, 2024
Firefighters Highlighting Health Risks During Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month
January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, a time to highlight the incidence of cancer among firefighters through exposure to toxins while fighting fires. Joe Power with the Labrador West Fire Dep...
Jan 09, 2024
