RCMP Labrador District General Investigation Section (GIS) has arrested four individuals after an attempted robbery and subsequent search at a Happy Valley-Goose Bay home resulted in the seizure of suspected cocaine, cash and items consistent with drug trafficking. During the early morning hours of March 23, police received a report of an attempted robbery and […]
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The province has announced the recipients of the 2026 Operator of the Year Awards during the annual Water and Wastewater Workshop held in Gander. The department holds this workshop annually to acknowledge the vital role that water and wastewater operators play in the province. The criteria for the awards include working towards or achieving certification, […]
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Triple Point Resources Ltd. has announced that Genome Atlantic supported a million dollar research collaboration that brings together the University of Calgary, Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN), and Triple Point to advance salt cavern research relevant to future underground energy storagedevelopment in Atlantic Canada. As Triple Point advances feasibility work at the Fischells Salt Dome, […]
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Road closures in the Mount Pearl area begin today as the province completes the final phase of Team Gushue Highway. The closure includes all ramps at the Heavy Tree Road interchange on Pitts Memorial Drive and Robert E. Howlett Memorial Drive from Ruby Line to Brookfield Road. Motorists are asked to pay attention to traffic […]
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A 29-year-old Smith’s Harbour man was arrested and charged by Springdale RCMP on Monday for uttering threats. Just before 8:30 a.m. on March 23, police responded to a report of a man threatening another person. Police located him and placed him under arrest for uttering threats. The 29-year-old man was released with conditions and will […]
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The hourly federal minimum wage in Canada is set to increase. Starting April 1, the new hourly amount will be $18.15, according to Employment and Social Development Canada. The federal minimum wage has been $17.75, and that number was set last spring. The boost is meant to keep up with inflation and rising costs. The […]
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The Newfoundland Regiment Hockey Club has confirmed the schedule for round one of the 2026 QMJHL playoffs, where the club will face the Cape Breton Eagles in a best-of-seven series beginning Thursday, March 26. The series opens with two home games at Mary Brown’s Centre on March 26 and March 27, before the action shifts […]
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Memorial University is alerting graduating students that registration to attend spring convocation is open. Convocation ceremonies take place in Corner Brook on May 14; in St. John’s, convocation ceremonies take place May 26-29. Any student who is eligible to graduate in May 2026 and wishes to cross the stage during convocation ceremonies must complete two […]
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On Wednesday, March 25 and Thursday, March 26, Hydro will be proceeding with the 900 MW tests on the Labrador Island Link previously scheduled for earlier this month. Hydro is conducting this test during peak winter conditions in order to have the appropriate number of customers online to test up to its highest power levels, 900 MW. The purpose […]
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