Month: March 2026

3 months ago

MUN receives $800,000 donation for Labrador campus from RBC Foundation

In an era of climate change and growing concerns about food security, Memorial University has received an $800,000 donation from RBC Foundation to strengthen agricultural research, education and community programming at its Labrador Campus.  The donation will support the Pye Centre, an 80-acre farm acquired by Memorial in 2019 as part of the university’s commitment to agricultural research and education in the province. Through this funding, […]

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3 months ago

Temporary road closures to facilitate Team Gushue Highway construction

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure is advising the motoring public of upcoming road closures between March 25 and July 31 which are necessary to facilitate the ongoing completion of the final phase of Team Gushue Highway: A detour will be in place via Ruby Line and Southlands Boulevard or via Ruby Line and Bay […]

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3 months ago

RCMP seizes vehicle from suspended driver

RCMP Traffic Services Central ticketed a 46-year-old speeder and seized his car on Wednesday afternoon after a traffic stop revealed he was operating an unregistered vehicle with a suspended licence. Shortly after 4:00 p.m. on March 18, an officer patrolling the Trans-Canada Highway near Traytown stopped a vehicle captured travelling 133 km/hr in a 100 […]

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3 months ago

Province committed to building new school in CBN to replace Cabot Academy in Western Bay

The province says they are committed to building a new school in Conception Bay North to replace Cabot Academy in Western Bay, which was destroyed by fire in August 2025.  Work is currently ongoing to determine the size, specifications, and construction timelines of the new school, which will be determined by factors such as enrolment projections, […]

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3 months ago

NL Regiment to host St. John’s “Shave for the Brave’ event Friday night

Young Adult Cancer Canada’s (YACC) has partnered with the Newfoundland Regiment for a very special Shave for the Brave that will celebrate community and those who give back to this cause. Two special ‘Shavers’ are Scott and Aaron Howell, two of this year’s Shave for the Brave Ambassadors. The Howells are no strangers to Shave […]

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3 months ago

Hundreds of students to participate in Skilled Career Day on Friday

Over 1,000 junior high, high school and post-secondary students and apprentices are expected at the Annual Skilled Career Day featuring the Skills Canada Newfoundland and Labrador provincial competitions. Set for Friday at the College of the North Atlantic’s Prince Philip Drive Campus in St. John’s, it’ll be a busy day for students. Competitions: 9:00 am […]

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3 months ago

CFIB says small business confidence loses momentum amid rising energy costs

The long-term small business confidence index lost 9.5 points, dropping to 55.8 points in March, according to the March Business Barometer by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). “Just when we saw a glimmer of hope, fuel prices and supply chains are causing hardships again. The 12-month index improved gradually over much of the […]

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3 months ago

Twillingate RCMP advises Route 340 closed near Purcell’s Harbour

Twillingate RCMP is advising that Route 340 near Purcell’s Harbour is closed to travel in both directions due to a motor vehicle collision. Motorists travelling through the area should expect delays. A detour is being established through the community of Bayview. Police are asking to please drive with added caution and obey all instructions from […]

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3 months ago

Varsity Table Tennis Provincials this weekend

School Sports NL Varsity Program will host the SSNL Varsity Table Tennis Provincials this weekend at Glovertown Academy in Glovertown. Eight schools from across the province will converge to compete for the Provincial Team Championship, along with Singles and Doubles titles, at the Table Tennis Provincials. Two teams from Labrador will travel to the event […]

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3 months ago

Moderate snow falls Thursday evening across Avalon Peninsula

Ryan Harding, NTV Weather Centre Temperatures level out after a week of extreme swings and Thursday will be spent under sun and cloud for a welcomed break. There is some extra cloud over the Avalon into the afternoon which sets the table for some evening and overnight snow. Thursday starts cool but sunny for Newfoundland […]

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