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Faculty Association Says MUN Administration Spending Undermines University's Purpose
The organization which represents faculty at Memorial University is saying "We told you so" after the release of the Auditor General's report on what many see as lavish spending by the higher-ups at M...
Oct 24, 2023
Burgeo-LaPoile MHA Upset With Scotiabank Decision to Close Buildings Across Province
The MHA for Burgeo-LaPoile says he's in solutions mode after learning that the Scotiabank in Burgeo is one of seven across the province slated for closure. Once the building shuts down, the closest fa...
Oct 24, 2023 (Andrew Parsons)
Contracts Awarded for Repairs at MacDonald Drive Elementary, St. Mary's All Grade School
Two schools in province will be undergoing renovations. Contracts for a total of $2.4 million have been awarded for the work. A contract worth $1.45 million has been given to Eastern Contracting Limit...
Oct 24, 2023
Citizens' Representative to Release Report on Challenges of Parents and Caregivers of Medically Complex Children
The Citizens' representative is releasing a report on the Challenges of Parents and Caregivers of Medically Complex Children. The report will be released tomorrow morning at 10:00 a.m. The Citizens' R...
Oct 24, 2023 (Bradley Moss. File Photo)
Trial Dates for Teens, Delays for Adult in PWC Student Attack
The court case involving five teenagers accused of attempted murder and aggravated assault after an attack on a St. John's high school student last spring continues to wind its way through the courts....
Oct 24, 2023 Tyler Greening, 18, is escorted back to jail following his initial bail hearing last month. (VOCM News)
Body Safety Program Expanding to All K-9 Classrooms
A body safety program will be available in all K-9 classrooms in the province by September 2025. Government announced today that the Kids in the Know body safety program will be implemented in all cla...
Oct 24, 2023
Infectious Diseases Researcher Forecasting COVID Cases to Spike
An infectious diseases researcher and associate professor at the University of Toronto has released a Canadian COVID forecast and she's predicting a severe risk from now until November 3. Tara Moriart...
Oct 24, 2023 Kristoffer Trolle / CC
Proposed Ride-Sharing Legislation Welcomed by City of St. John's, Taxi Companies
After years of calls to allow ride-share services to be established in Newfoundland and Labrador, the provincial government is finally introducing legislative amendments to allow it to happen. Premier...
Oct 24, 2023
MUN Accepts AG Recommendations to Close Financial Gaps
Memorial University has already made multiple changes to its operations as the latest report from the Auditor General heavily scrutinizes the institution. The report, released yesterday, reveals high ...
Oct 24, 2023 Vice President Lisa Browne, President and Vice Chancellor Dr. Neil Bose, Chair of the Board of Regents Glenn Barnes
Grand Bank Branch Added to List of Scotiabank Closures
Add Grand Bank to the growing list of communities now learning that they're losing banking services in the coming months. Scotiabank is cutting staffing by 3 per cent, resulting in a number of branch ...
Oct 24, 2023 Scotiabank Grand Bank via Google Maps
