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Memorial University President Welcomes Students Back to Campus
Students from all over the country and the rest of the world converged on MUN this week on "move-in" day as they take up residence on campus. MUN President Vianne Timmons was on hand to welcome many o...
Sep 07, 2021 (Photo via Vianne Timmons Twitter.)
MHA Concerned with Number of Moose-Vehicle Collisions on Buchans Highway
An MHA in central Newfoundland is warning of what he sees as a dangerous situation on the Buchans Highway. Chris Tibbs, Opposition MHA for Grand Falls-Windsor-Buchans, says there have been three moose...
Sep 07, 2021 (File photo.)
Public Health Recommending Delayed Opening for Three Schools in Roddickton Area
Public Health is recommending the delayed opening of three schools in the Roddickton area. This is due to a cluster with a large number of contacts emerging in the Labrador-Grenfell Health region. Clo...
Sep 06, 2021 Photo via Facebook
Province Reports 15 New Cases of COVID-19 and 22 Potential Exposure Sites
The province is reporting 15 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the province, in an unexpected advisory issued today. Eight of the new cases are in Eastern Health. Five are related to travel, one is a...
Sep 06, 2021
Hurricane Larry to Pass Just East of Avalon
A tropical cyclone may be on its way to the eastern part of the island. Environment Canada has issued an information statement on Hurricane Larry, which is expected to remain as a sea tropical cyclone...
Sep 06, 2021 Photo via Seafarers & Offshore Workers of Newfoundland
Deadline for Age-Friendly NL Communities Program Extended
The deadline for applications for the 2021-2022 Age-Friendly Newfoundland and Labrador Communities Program has been extended. The window is now open until November 19 so municipalities can have adequa...
Sep 06, 2021 Sheila Sund / CC
NDP Candidates Marching for Labour Day
Two NDP candidates in the upcoming federal election, who draw support from labour groups in the province, are marking the holiday with a Labour Day march. St. John's East candidate and outgoing presid...
Sep 06, 2021
Applications Open for Province's Oil to Electric Rebate Program
Applications are now open for the province's Oil to Electric Rebate Program. The $1-million program provides a rebate of up to $2,500 for homeowners to transition from oil to electric heating. A homeo...
Sep 06, 2021
Four Councillors Acclaimed in Gambo, Mayor's Seat Up for Grabs
An unusual municipal election race has developed in the town of Gambo. At the close of the nomination period, four people had come forward for council. That means all four are now acclaimed. Residents...
Sep 06, 2021
Feildians Win First Soccer Title in Over 50 Years
For the first time in over 50 years, the Feildians are challenge cup champions. The team beat Holy Cross Kirby Group 2-1 in the finals of the Johnson Insurance Challenge Cup at King George V park in S...
Sep 06, 2021
