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Running Out of Essential Supplies: Nunatsiavut Government Urges Air Freight Subsidy Following Ferry Delays
The Nunatsiavut Government is calling for an immediate air freight subsidy as the north coast of Labrador faces empty store shelves due to ferry delays. First Minister Melva Williams says some communi...
Jun 23, 2025 Photo via Gov NL
Canada Post Resumes Service Following Fire in Central
Canada Post has resumed full postal services in Badger, Buchans and Millertown as of today. Service was disrupted last week due to wildfires in the area that forced the evacuation of Badger. Residents...
Jun 23, 2025
Unofficial Tours Prompt Transport Canada Warning on Vessel Safety Rules
Transport Canada says all vessels that carry passengers in Canadian waters must comply with applicable regulations under the Canada Shipping Act. Transport Canada was responding to questions raised by...
Jun 23, 2025 Iceberg off Twillingate, (Justin Blackmore)
Province Developing Education Strategy for Home Support, Respite Care Workers
The Department of Health says work is underway to develop and implement an education strategy for those offering home support and respite care for seniors, and adults and children with disabilities. T...
Jun 23, 2025
New Syphilis Awareness Campaign Launched as Case Numbers Rise
The Aids Committee of Newfoundland and Labrador is launching a new syphilis awareness campaign across the province. Outbreaks of the sexually-transmitted bacterial infection have been seen across the ...
Jun 23, 2025
MUN Educator Warns Against Early Introduction of AI in Schools, Cites Critical Thinking Concerns
The Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs with Memorial University's Faculty of Education is cautioning against the introduction of generative AI in lower grades in the education system. David Gill...
Jun 23, 2025 Kaitlyn Baker / Unsplash
Motorcycle Impounded After Passing Unmarked RNC Car at High Rate of Speed
A man is without his motorcycle after whizzing by an RNC officer on Topsail Road. The officer was heading down the road in an unmarked car around 11:30 yesterday morning when the machine shot past her...
Jun 23, 2025
Public Service Workers Entitled to Six Paid Days Leave to Volunteer at Canada Games
The provincial government is offering public service workers up to six paid days of leave this summer to volunteer with the Canada Summer Games. The St. John's region is expected to welcome more than ...
Jun 23, 2025
Crews Respond to Back-to-Back Fires in Metro
It was a busy start to the day for the St. John's Regional Fire Department as members fought back-to-back structure fires. Platoon chief Mike Hall says the first call came in about a fire on Janeway P...
Jun 23, 2025
City to Provide Update Today After Partial Ceiling Collapse at Paul Reynolds Centre
An update will be coming today from the City of St. John's following a scary incident at the Paul Reynolds Community Centre Friday evening. Around 5 p.m. there was a partial collapse of the exterior c...
Jun 23, 2025 Debris from the roof can be seen in front of the Paul Reynolds Centre. (Submitted)
