Month: October 2026

2 weeks ago

Memorial University Students’ Union raises concerns over university job and program cuts

The Memorial University Students’ Union is sounding the alarm. They say that job and program cuts at MUN will negatively affect students, faculty, and staff. This follows the university’s decision to eliminate one hundred and seven positions, including more than thirty instructor, professor and assistant professor positions. Ninety-six positions have been identified as eliminated in the […]

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2 weeks ago

Burin Peninsula RCMP arrests impaired driver

A 49-year-old man was arrested and charged with impaired driving during a traffic stop in Marystown Friday night Around 11:40 p.m. on Oct. 2, Burin Peninsula RCMP pulled a vehicle over on Creston Boulevard as part of a routine traffic stop. The driver, a 49-year-old Lewin’s Cove man, showed signs of impairment, failed a roadside […]

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2 weeks ago

Nominations being accepted for Premier’s medals for arts, heritage, recreation and sport

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Premier’s Medals for Arts, Heritage, Recreation and Sport. The Premier’s Medals for Arts, Heritage, Recreation and Sport represent Newfoundland and Labrador’s highest honour in these disciplines. The awards recognize individuals and groups whose exceptional contributions have made a lasting and meaningful impact on the province and its people. […]

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2 weeks ago

Metrobus reducing service due to operational challenges

Beginning October 26th, 2026, Metrobus will be reducing weekday service on some routes due to current operaIonal challenges. Routes 9, 11, and 23 will be reduced to 60-minute frequency on weekdays. Routes 14 and 18 will only offer 30-minute frequency during morning and afternoon peak hours. Service on the weekend will not change. Metrobus is […]

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2 weeks ago

RNC charge man with robbery, break-and-enters in St. John’s

The RNC has charged a man following a robbery and multiple break-and-enters in the west end of St. John’s. At approximately 4:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 3, the RNC received a report of a break-and-enter at a home on Heavy Tree Road. The male suspect had fled prior to police arrival. While responding, officers located […]

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2 weeks ago

Two Mushuau Innu Nation members dead after accident on water near Nain

Two people lost their lives after an accident on the water in Labrador, the Mushuau Innu Nation posted on Facebook Sunday. “On Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, two MIFN members lost their lives in a tragic accident on the water near Nain, N.L.,” the First Nation wrote in a statement. “Our hearts and thoughts are with […]

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2 weeks ago

Newfoundland Regiment finish homestand on winning note; back-to-back OT thrillers at Mary Brown’s Centre

It was an incredible weekend for the Newfoundland Regiment with back-to-back overtime wins in front of the hometown crowd. And now, Newfoundland has won four of its first six games, with overtime magic becoming a bit of a trademark. For the second straight day, the Regiment and Rouyn-Noranda Huskies needed extra time to settle the […]

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2 weeks ago

Quebec’s provincial election result could have impact Churchill Falls agreement

While Quebec residents head to the polls today, people in this province will be keeping an eye on the results. Newfoundland and Labrador, Quebec and Ottawa signed an agreement in August covering major developments at Churchill Falls and Gull Island. The deal replaces the controversial 1969 Churchill Falls contract and includes upgrades to the generating […]

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2 weeks ago

Province expands publicly funded RSV immunization eligibility

This morning health and government officials announced the expansion eligibility for publicly funded RSV immunization to include all infants aged six months or younger, and all adults aged 75 and older. Officials say increased access to this immunization will mean better health outcomes for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians. This expansion is in addition to high-risk groups […]

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2 weeks ago

RNC searching for missing person Jason Benoit

The RNC is seeking the assistance of the public in locating missing person Jason Benoit of Corner Brook. On Sunday, the RNC in the Corner Brook region received a missing person report for 45-year-old Jason Benoit. Benoit was last seen yesterday (Oct. 3), and frequents the Mt. Bernard Avenue area. Benoit is described as being approximately […]

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