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MUNFA Claims Changes to Mathematics Department Will Have Negative Impact on Students; University Disagrees
Memorial University is contradicting remarks made by the Faculty Association regarding class size and the number of contractual faculty positions in the Department of Mathematics. MUNFA claims that se...
Mar 16, 2026
Latest Federal Announcement to Put 5 Wing Goose Bay at Forefront of Arctic Defence: Labrador MP
The MP for Labrador says funding coming to upgrade 5 Wing Goose Bay will put the base at the forefront of Canada's efforts in protecting Arctic sovereignty. Ottawa is pumping $35 billion into infrastr...
Mar 16, 2026
$183K Raised During Annual Swim for Hope Fundraiser
Some 450 young swimmers from across the province dove into the pool last week for the annual Swim for Hope, raising $183,000 in support of cancer care. The relay-style event brought together swimmers ...
Mar 16, 2026 Some of the swimmers involved in Swim for Hope (Submitted)
Third Party to Cover Portion of Settlement Shortfall for Victims of Abuse at Hands of Some Members of RC Church
An unnamed third party has come forward with cash to help cover some, but not all of the shortfall in compensation for over 300 victims of abuse at the hands of some members of the Roman Catholic Chur...
Mar 16, 2026 Bob Buckingham (VOCM News file photo)
Englishman to Make Second Attempt at Trek Across Atlantic in Tiny Boat
An English adventurer will be in St. John's this spring to make another attempt to cross the big ocean in a tiny boat. Andrew Bedwell encountered problems with his mini-boat before he even got going t...
Mar 16, 2026
Happy Valley-Goose Bay Introducing Tourism Tax
Happy Valley-Goose Bay is the latest municipality to announce the introduction of a tourist accommodation tax. The Town of Gander is bringing in a new four per cent tax on overnight accommodations, an...
Mar 16, 2026
Provincial and Municipal Offices Closed for St. Patrick's Day Stat
Some provincial and municipal services will be unavailable today due to the St. Patrick's Day holiday. Provincial government offices are closed and the House of Assembly will not be sitting today. Sch...
Mar 16, 2026
Local Bike Enthusiast Raises Alarm on E-Bike Safety After Close Call
A local bike enthusiast is raising awareness about the presence of e-bikes and scooters on the roads after a near-miss Tuesday evening in Mount Pearl. Chef Steve Watson has a variety of bicycles - fro...
Mar 15, 2026
Brendan Bottcher Not Returning to Team NL
The dismantling of the Gushue curling team continues as Brendan Bottcher is moving on. That leaves only Mark Nichols who hasn't revealed his intentions for next season. Brad Gushue announced at the be...
Mar 15, 2026 (Photo via Curling Canada)
Oceana Canada Urges Caution Despite 'Healthiest in a Decade' Capelin Report
Conservation group Oceana Canada is urging caution despite a positive assessment of the capelin stock off Newfoundland and Labrador. The latest report from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans shows...
Mar 15, 2026 Jack Daly (Oceana Canada)
