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Gas Up 6.6 Cents, Diesel Up 4.5 Cents Overnight
As expected, fuel prices are way up this morning. Gas costs 6.6 cents per litre more while diesel is up by 4.5 cents-and 4.7 cents in Labrador West. Furnace oil, stove oil and propane are virtually un...
Jul 06, 2023
Two Faculty Association Members Appointed to MUN Board of Regents
Two representatives of Memorial University's Faculty Association have been appointed to the school's Board of Regents. The association announced late yesterday afternoon that the Lieutenant Governor i...
Jul 06, 2023
Canadian Women's Foundation Spends $1 Million on Diverse Businesses
The Canadian Women's Foundation is investing over $1 million in Social Purpose Organizations led by and for diverse women and gender-diverse individuals. The funding aims to support entrepreneurs faci...
Jul 05, 2023
Marine Atlantic Uncertain on Effect of New Carbon Tax on Ferry Fees
We may have some insight tomorrow as to the full effects of the second wave of the July 1 fuel price increases. The Public Utilities Board has been wading through the Clean Fuel Standards, the effects...
Jul 05, 2023
MUNSU Brings Forward Petition in Support of Engineering Students
Memorial University's student union have brought forward a petition in support of engineering students. MUNSU has delivered a petition calling for fair wages, effective work term placements and the el...
Jul 05, 2023
COVID-19 Dashboard to Update Last Wednesday of Every Month
Public Health is making changes to the COVID-19 dashboard and the way it publicly reports deaths due to the virus. The dashboard will now only update on the last Wednesday of each month by 3:00 p.m. P...
Jul 05, 2023
Status of Women's Council Concerned With Lack of Inclusion in Safety Coalition Funding
The Executive Director of the St. John's Status of Women's Council says without the voices of marginalized and vulnerable people being represented, funding to the Downtown Safety Coalition is misplace...
Jul 05, 2023
Tech Expert: Google's Removal of Canadian News Will Impact Access to Information
A local tech expert says Google's decision to remove Canadian news from its platforms and terminate deals with local publishers will have a significant impact on the availability and accessibility of ...
Jul 05, 2023 (Kevin Andrews File photo)
NDP MHA Calls for Cost-of-Living Relief on North Coast of Labrador
The MHA for Torngat Mountains is calling for cost of living relief measures for her district. NDP MHA Lela Evans says her residents are excluded from oil-to-electric incentives, and her district is be...
Jul 05, 2023
Police Continue Search for Missing Twillingate Man
Police are asking for the public's help in locating a 74-year-old man who went missing from Twillingate on Canada Day. Officers are searching for 74-year-old Robert Beauline who was last seen in the c...
Jul 05, 2023
