Month: January 2024

2 years ago

MUNFA concerned budget cuts at university leading to cybersecurity issues

The MUN Faculty Association says it can’t get a meeting with university administration about the recent cyberattack at Grenfell Campus. The union is concerned budget cuts could be leading to cybersecurity issues.

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2 years ago

The weekend starts quietly across the Province, however active weather returns Sunday

The Overall Setup The next 24 hours are going to be quiet across the Province. Most of us will see clear skies overnight and sunny skies for Saturday. Clouds will increase throughout Saturday in Labrador West as our next area of low-pressure approaches from the southwest. Saturday night will turn decidedly more active across the […]

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2 years ago

Ryan Cleary steps down as executive director of SEA-NL

Ryan Cleary stepped down Thursday as Executive Director of SEA-NL, a non-profit association that advocates on behalf of licensed inshore enterprise owners, to focus his full attention on the formation of a new fisheries co-operative. “I remain as passionate about SEA-NL as the day Merv Wiseman and I started the organization, and will continue as […]

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2 years ago

Winter Storm Watch in effect for Labrador West

A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for Labrador West from Saturday night until Sunday night. This includes Churchill Falls and Labrador City and Wabush. Snow at times heavy is expected to begin Saturday night. Strong southeasterly winds in conjunction with the fresh snowfall will result in poor visibility in blowing snow. Conditions will improve […]

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2 years ago

Driver accused in Grand Falls-Windsor hit-and-run turns himself in to police

The driver of the vehicle involved in the pedestrian hit and run that occurred in Grand Falls-Windsor on the morning of Jan. 10 turned himself in yesterday at the Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP Detachment.   The man was arrested and will face a charge of failing to stop or remain at the scene of an accident.  He […]

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2 years ago

UPDATE: St. John’s International Airport reopens after bomb threat found to be non-credible

The Airport Terminal Building will re-open to the public at 11:30 am today. The RNC, Transport Canada Security and St. John’s International Airport Security have deemed a bomb threat received this morning as a non-credible threat. Earlier story: This morning the St.John’s International Airport received a bomb threat. Police are currently on-site and investigating the […]

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2 years ago

Osborne to Discuss New Ambulatory Care Hub

Minister of Health and Community Services Tom Osborne will provide an update today on the latest initiative to improve access to health care services in the province. Osborne will be joined by Dr. Greg Browne, Senior Medical Director, Eastern-Urban Zone, NL Health Services. The update will take place at 11:30 a.m.

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2 years ago

Dean Penney back in court today

Dean Penney will be back in provincial court in Corner Brook today. Lawyers were awaiting the Crown’s evidence, and the next court date was set for today to give time to receive and review the disclosure. The 50-year-old is accused of first-degree murder of his estranged wife Jennifer Hillier-Penney, who was last seen at his […]

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2 years ago

Salvation Army Kettle Campaign Raises Over $1.2 Million

The Salvation Army in this province has raised over $1.2 million during the annual Christmas Kettle Campaign. The campaign ran from November 13 to December 23. “With the general lack of affordability having a toll on the emotional and physical well-being of our communities, we have seen an incredible increase in the number of people […]

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2 years ago

St. John’s Seniors Advisory Committee seeking new member

The City of St. John’s is seeking nominations to fill a vacancy for the Seniors Advisory Committee. The committee is looking for one Citizen’s representative, or their caregiver, interested in seniors’ issues. Applications can be submitted either electronically or by mail. The deadline is Friday, January 26.

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