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NL Power Utilizing AI-Powered Platform to Better Detect Problems in Grid
Newfoundland Power is partnering with a California-based AI-powered platform to speed up the process in detecting problems in the grid. Buzz Solutions, an AI-platform launched as part of the Electric ...
Mar 09, 2022
Coast Guard Assisting Container Vessel Adrift off West Coast
A container vessel is adrift off the west coast. The Canadian Coast Guard says MSC Kim, which left Halifax on its way to Montreal, is adrift 50 nautical miles off Port au Port after engine problems dr...
Mar 09, 2022
Nunatsiavut Government Releases Budget
The Nunatsiavut Government says expanding the number of housing units on the coast of Labrador and the need for more office space are among the infrastructure priorities set out in its latest budget. ...
Mar 09, 2022
New Stem Cell Researcher a "Game Changer" for MUN Research Team
The addition of a stem cell researcher to a team conducting research into a rare and often fatal genetic condition is being called a "game changer." Dr. Jessica Esseltine, Memorial University's first-...
Mar 09, 2022 (Dr. Jessica Esseltine)
Pre-Kindergarten Pilot Program to be Implemented in September
A pre-kindergarten pilot program will be implemented in Newfoundland and Labrador this September. The provincial and federal governments announced the news earlier today. At full implementation, the p...
Mar 09, 2022
RCMP Seize Variety of Drugs and Cash at Deer Lake Home
A 26-year-old man is facing charges following a drug bust in Deer Lake late last week. RCMP conducted a search of a property on Main Dam Road on Friday and seized a quantity of ecstasy, cocaine, presc...
Mar 09, 2022
Shanneyganock Rescheduling Upcoming Concerts Due to COVID-19
Shanneyganock are postponing two upcoming shows due to COVID-related reasons. The upcoming concerts at Marble Mountain and the Delta Hotel in St. John's are being rescheduled. The show on the west coa...
Mar 09, 2022
St. John's Reports Increase in Recycling Since Introduction of Clear Garbage Bags
The City of St. John's is reporting a dramatic increase in recycling thanks to their new clear bag by-law. The by-law came into effect in January, requiring all garbage to be put into clear bags, exce...
Mar 09, 2022
Province Launching New Interactive Dashboard for Updated COVID Trends
The way the province reports COVID cases will change starting next week. Wednesday was the province's last scheduled live COVID briefing, but the virus continues to circulate in the community. That me...
Mar 09, 2022 (Photo by CDC from Pexels)
Federal Transport Minister Looking to Restart the Cruise Ship Industry
As travel begins to ramp up again as the country comes out of the pandemic, one of the sectors looking for a strong restart is the cruise industry. Federal Transport Minister Omar Alghabra recently an...
Mar 09, 2022 (Stock photo.)
