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MUN Tops Atlantic Universities Bringing in $135-Million in Research Grants in 2020
Despite the pandemic, Memorial University brought over $135-million in research funding into the province in 2020. That's more than any other university in the Atlantic region last year. Narrative Res...
Mar 18, 2021
Walmart Closure to Impact Large Portion of St. John's
The slated closure of one major retail location is expected to have a dramatic impact on a large portion of the capital city. Earlier this week Walmart announced that its Topsail Road location would b...
Mar 18, 2021
Gas Up by Nearly Five Cents
There's been another spike in the regulated price of gas. Gas is up by nearly five cents a litre this morning, while diesel, furnace, and stove oils are all up by less than a cent. Propane is down by ...
Mar 18, 2021
St. John's Man Charged with Arson, Assault Following Disturbance
A 22-year-old St. John's man has been arrested and charged following a fire and disturbance in the capital city yesterday morning. RNC were called to the Patrick Street area shortly after 9 a.m. Wedne...
Mar 18, 2021
Avalon K-9 Students Return to In-Class Instruction
Students in grades K-9 on the Avalon Peninsula return to in-class instruction today for the first time in over a month, but things will be a bit different this time around thanks to the COVID variant....
Mar 18, 2021
DFO Advises 'Lowest Possible Level' for Capelin Removals Due to Weak Stock
There is very little in the way of good news today for the province's troubled capelin stocks. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans released its latest stock assessment for capelin earlier today, wi...
Mar 17, 2021
Rising Cost of Real Estate Putting Ownership Out of Reach for First Time Buyers: NLAR
The national real estate market has "taken off" in recent months, with the average national price for a home reaching over $679,000. That's "scary" in terms of housing affordability, says Bill Stirlin...
Mar 17, 2021
St. John's Warns Against ATV, Snowmobile Use Within Watershed Areas
The City of St. John's is warning against activities in their watersheds that pose a variety of health risks. The city says recent patrols have found an increase in ATV and snowmobile use within the w...
Mar 17, 2021 (Photo courtesy City of St. John's.)
First Responder Vaccinations Scheduled to Begin This Week
Vaccinations for first responders are scheduled to start in most parts of the island this week and in Labrador-Grenfell Health next week. Pre-registration is also underway for people 70 years of age a...
Mar 17, 2021 (DoD photo by Lisa Ferdinando)
Significant Snow, Rain and Wind En Route for Newfoundland
There's a storm heading towards Newfoundland tomorrow that will bring significant rainfall, snow, and strong winds. Most of the province is under special weather statements which begin Thursday evenin...
Mar 17, 2021 (File photo.)
