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New Citizen Science Insect Monitoring and Outreach Project Launched at MUN
Humans tend to do one of two things when they see a bug-squish it or save it. Probably more the former. Memorial University is tackling what it sees as a decline worldwide in the number of insects wit...
Sep 11, 2023 (Photo courtesy Newfoundland Insectarium Twitter.)
Significant 2SLGBTQIA+ Conference Set for Next Weekend in Ottawa
What's being billed as one of the largest 2SLGBTQIA+ conferences of its kind in Canada is being held in Ottawa next weekend. The conference has been organized by The Enchant Network, a support network...
Sep 11, 2023
Sexual Assault Allegations Against Teacher Sparks Conversation Around Online Safety
Recent sexual assault allegations against a teacher and coach have accelerated a conversation about online safety. An organization which serves to reduce violence in our homes and communities is not s...
Sep 11, 2023
Canadian Federation of University Women to Hold Health Accord Open House
The Canadian Federation of University Women is holding an open house later this month to discuss the Newfoundland and Labrador Health Accord. As part of the event, Sister Elizabeth Davis will make a p...
Sep 11, 2023
Participants Turn Out for Walk of Hope in Support of Ovarian Cancer Canada
Participants turned out on a beautiful Sunday afternoon to take part in the first Walk of Hope in support of Ovarian Cancer Canada in a number of years. Co-chair of the local Walk of Hope, Virginia Mi...
Sep 11, 2023 (Ovarian Cancer Walk for Hope 2023)
RNC Charge 37-Year-Old for June Outer Ring Road Crash
The RNC have laid charges against a 37-year-old man in connection with a crash on the Outer Ring Road back in June. Just before 5:00 p.m. on June 26, police responded to a single vehicle crash on the ...
Sep 11, 2023 (Photo via RNC Twitter.)
Southwest Coast Committee to Mark Fiona Anniversary
A committee has been struck and officials are looking at ways to recognize the profound impact of Hurricane Fiona, which slammed into the province's southwest coast in the early morning hours of Septe...
Sep 11, 2023
Ottawa, Province Announce Over One Million in Joint Funding for MUN-CNA Partnership
The provincial and federal governments have announced funding to help innovative startups in the province. Skills Minister Gerry Byrne made the announcement this morning in Corner Brook on behalf of T...
Sep 11, 2023 MUN Grenfell Campus
Town of Gander Marks 9/11 Anniversary
It's been 22 years since thousands of people died in a terrorist attack on the United States that shocked the world. The anniversary was marked in Gander this morning with a commemorative service. Hun...
Sep 11, 2023 (Photo via Gander International Airport.)
SPCA St. John's Provides Update on Efforts to Open New Regional Facility
Here's an update on the SPCA in St. John's and the plan for a new regional facility to help meet demand. The organization launched the Way Home Capital Campaign some time ago to raise the funds. Execu...
Sep 11, 2023 (File photo.)
