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Province Ends Distribution of Free Rapid COVID Tests Through Libraries, MHA Offices
The province is no longer distributing free rapid COVID tests through public libraries and MHA offices. The Department of Health contends that the distribution of rapid tests is "no longer needed in t...
Mar 15, 2024
Provincial U16 AAA Championships Begin in Whitbourne
The Provincial U16 AAA Championships get underway today at the Trinity Placentia Stadium in Whitbourne. This is the first year that Hockey NL moved from an U18 AA to an U16 AAA program. Hockey NL says...
Mar 15, 2024
Inaugural International Women's Day Conference Taking Place at Memorial University
An inaugural International Women's Day Conference takes place today in the Whale Atrium of MUN's Core Science Building. The event is hosted by the Women in Science and Engineering Graduate Student Soc...
Mar 15, 2024 (Photo via Memorial University.)
Ottawa Funding Major Housing Development in St. John's
The federal government and the City of St. John's have reached a $10.4-million deal to build up housing in the capital city MP Seamus O'Regan says the money, from the housing accelerator fund, will be...
Mar 14, 2024
Poilievre Seizes on Looming Carbon Tax Spike During Stop in Province
Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is in the province, drumming up support and capitalizing on concerns about the impact of the federal carbon tax. The tax is scheduled to increase by 23 per...
Mar 14, 2024 (Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre.
Mews Pool Closure Extended; New Centre Opening Delayed Again
The pool at the Mews Centre in St. John's will remain closed until early next week due to mechanical issues. Staff are waiting for the arrival of parts to fix the pool's main air handling unit. The cl...
Mar 14, 2024 (Photo via City of St. John's.)
Proposed $20 Minimum Wage Alone Not Enough To Keep Up: MUN Prof
The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives has made five recommendations to the province's minimum wage review committee, including raising the amount to $20 an hour. The submission was co-authored b...
Mar 14, 2024
NL's Fitzgerald Recommends Vaccinations Amid Spread of Measles
The province's Chief Medical Officer of Health is urging Newfoundlanders and Labradorians to get vaccinated for measles, as incidents of the virus increase globally. The highly infectious condition ca...
Mar 14, 2024 Dr. Janice Fitzgerald, Chief Medical Officer of Health for Newfoundland and Labrador
Permanent Speed Bumps For Some Streets, Temporary For Others
The capital city is introducing more so-called traffic-calming measures to deter speeding in a number of problem areas. Baird Place between Vinnicombe and Wicklow streets, Empire Avenue between Blackm...
Mar 14, 2024 (VOCM News)
MUN Lecturers Ratify Deal; Awaiting Board of Regents Approval
Members of the Lecturers' Union of Memorial University (LUMUN) have "overwhelmingly" ratified a tentative agreement with the university. Union spokesperson Alison Coffin says voter turnout was high fo...
Mar 14, 2024
