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AG Receives Cease and Desist During MUN Audit
The provincial government says redactions made before the public release of the Auditor Generals' report into the operations of Memorial University were done "out of an abundance of caution to avoid t...
Oct 25, 2023 Auditor General Denise Hanrahan
Citizens' Rep Releases Report Into Parents, Caregivers Challenges With Complex Medical Needs
The province's Citizens' Rep has released the results of an investigation into the challenges faced by parents and caregivers of children with complex medical needs. Bradley Moss found that the servic...
Oct 25, 2023
Premier Pens Another Letter to Bank of Canada Citing Interest Rate Impacts After Receiving Warning
Premier Andrew Furey makes no apologies for providing the Bank of Canada governor with some facts and context around the impact of high interest rates on Newfoundlanders and Labradorians. In fact, sin...
Oct 25, 2023
MUNSU Seeks Commitment That Head-Hunters Won't Be Used in Presidential Search
Memorial University's Students' Union wants assurances from MUN that corporate head-hunters won't be used in the search for a new university president. MUNSU's Director of External Affairs says the AG...
Oct 25, 2023 MUNSU Director of External Affairs John Harris
NDP Leader Questions Resources Available for Province's Body Safety Program
The leader of the NDP is raising questions around resourcing related to a new body safety program for K-Grade 9 students in the province. Government announced yesterday they would be implementing a ne...
Oct 25, 2023
Proposed Legislation Amendment Will Allow Denial of Name Changes for Convicted Sex Offenders
The provincial government has introduced proposed amendments to Change of Name legislation to allow the minister of Service NL discretionary authority to deny convicted sex offenders from legally chan...
Oct 25, 2023
Furey Seeking Answers from Scotiabank on Local Branch Closures
Premier Andrew Furey would like to have a chat with Scotiabank about its decision to close eight branches in rural Newfoundland. The banking giant has confirmed that branches in Grand Bank, Twillingat...
Oct 25, 2023
Municipal Leaders Gather in Capital City for MNL's Annual General Meeting
Municipal leaders from across the province are gathering at the St. John's Convention Centre for MNL's Annual General Meeting getting underway this afternoon. The AGM begins this evening with a leader...
Oct 25, 2023 MNL President Amy Coady
RCMP Looking to Identify Dirt Bike Driver in Stephenville
Bay St. George RCMP are looking for the public's help in identifying a dirt bike driver who fled from police in Stephenville last week. RCMP were monitoring a school zone for speeding during pick up t...
Oct 25, 2023
Port aux Basques Mayor Presented with Music NL Award for Hurricane Fiona Benefit Concert
The Mayor of Port aux Basques has been presented with an award from Music NL. On September 24, 2022, Hurricane Fiona hit the southwest coast, devastating communities in the area, including Channel-Por...
Oct 25, 2023
