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North River Requesting Audit of Town Financial Records After "Financial Irregularity"
The town of North River in Conception Bay North has issued a statement regarding what it calls a "financial irregularity" that it recently became aware of. The statement, posted to the town's website,...
Apr 28, 2022 (Photo via Town of North River website.)
Newfoundlander, Canine Companion Graduate CNIB Guide Dog Program
A Newfoundlander and his guide dog are among the latest graduates of the CNIB's guide dog program. Brandon Joy of Conception Bay South and his partner Cosworth were recognized in a graduation ceremony...
Apr 28, 2022
MUN Hosting National Female University Administrators Conference
Memorial University is hosting a national women university administrators conference this week. More than 350 women who hold academic and administrative positions at universities across the country ar...
Apr 28, 2022
Fishing Vessel Significantly Damaged in Herring Neck Fire
A fishing vessel has been significantly damaged following a fire in Herring Neck, Notre Dame Bay. According to Summerford Fire/Rescue the fire was successfully extinguished, but the boat was significa...
Apr 28, 2022
SJRFD Douse Centre City St. John's House Fire
A house in the centre city area of St. John's has sustained significant damage following a fire late Thursday afternoon. Crews were called to the scene on Smithville Crescent around 3:00 p.m. Accordin...
Apr 28, 2022
Coalition of Persons with Disabilities Director Shedding Light on House of Assembly Accessibility Issues
The Executive Director of the Coalition of Persons with Disabilities is bringing to light difficulties she recently encountered accessing the Public Gallery in the people's house, the House of Assembl...
Apr 28, 2022
Mental Health, Addictions Support Group CHANNAL Changing Name
A decades-old mental health and addictions support group in the province has changed its name through a rebranding. The Consumer Health Awareness Network of Newfoundland and Labrador, formerly known a...
Apr 28, 2022
Province Releases Feedback on Changes to Buildings Accessibility Act
The provincial government has released its What We Heard document from consultations held about recommendations from the Buildings Accessibility Advisory Committee for changes to the Buildings Accessi...
Apr 28, 2022
Two Provincial Varsity Tournaments Taking Place This Week
Two varsity provincial tournaments are taking place this week. The 2A Girls Ball Hockey and the SSNL Table Tennis varsity tournaments are starting on Friday. Five schools will be represented in each t...
Apr 28, 2022 (Photo via School Sports NL.)
Woman Arrested Following Happy Valley-Goose Bay Stabbing
A 38-year-old woman has been arrested and charged following a stabbing in Happy Valley-Goose Bay Wednesday. RCMP say they were called to a home on Lethbridge Street around 12:20 p.m. A man, who was fo...
Apr 28, 2022
