2 months ago
MUN secures major funding from Hebron and Hibernia projects to accelerate student engineering and design
Memorial University is advancing its commitment to deliver world-class education experiences to its students, thanks to a transformative $31-million investment in six major projects. Throughout 2024 and 2025, the Hebron Project contributed $25.2 million, and the Hibernia Project contributed $5.8 million to significantly enhance student learning, research capacity and innovation, particularly in the Faculty of […]
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2 months ago
Police arrest repeat offender for failing to comply with court-ordered conditions
Police arrested 28-year-old Jamie Gillam for failing to comply with court-ordered conditions after he was found in violation late Wednesday night. On Feb. 22, shortly after 10:30 p.m., police received a report that Jamie Gillam, 28, was at the Marine Atlantic terminal, in violation of the conditions of his release order. Police attended the terminal […]
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2 months ago
CFIB asking for stronger regulatory accountability and tax relief ahead of opening of the House of Assembly
With the House of Assembly scheduled to open on March 2, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is calling on the province to make the spring sitting a turning point for small business competitiveness and economic growth. “This spring sitting is an opportunity for government to show that it is serious about creating a […]
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2 months ago
Plane en route to Germany diverted to YYT following medical emergency
Lufthansa flight 409 which was en route to Frankfurt, Germany from Raleigh-Durham International Airport had to divert to St. John’s International airport around 10:20 p.m. Saturday evening. The diversion was due to a medical emergency, however no other details have been released at this time. RNC officers were called to the scene, and as per […]
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2 months ago
Rally in support of Iranian regime change held in front of St. John’s City Hall after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei confirmed dead during attack
After over 35 years as Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead. He was 86. Local members of the Iranian community held a rally in front of St. John’s City Hall on Sunday afternoon in support of regime change. Iranian state media reported the death early this morning, after a major attack launched by […]
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2 months ago
MUN Indigenous verification policy approved by Board of Regents
Memorial University’s Board of Regents approved an Indigenous Verification Policy this afternoon. The policy was developed by and with Indigenous communities and affirms that opportunities intended for Indigenous people must be held by Indigenous people, and that the responsibility for determining eligibility for these opportunities lies with recognized Indigenous collectives, not the university. “The Board […]
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2 months ago
Weather Forecast: Sunday, March 1
It’s a relatively calm day province wide, with pockets of showers or snow depending on where you’re located. A risk of freezing rain will set in later this afternoon for St. John’s and vicinity. Upwards of 10 centimetres of snow is possible for St. Anthony and vicinity starting tonight, with a risk of frostbite in […]
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2 months ago
St. John’s International Airport receives prestigious award for second consecutive year
St. John’s International Airport has earned the 2025 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Customer Experience Award for Best Airports at Departures: Under 2 Million Passengers in North America. Administered by Airports Council International (ACI) World, the ASQ program is the only global benchmarking program that measures passenger satisfaction from travelers while they are at the airport, […]
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