The Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands is working with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and various industry stakeholders to respond to increased detections of Japanese beetle in the St. John’s area. Japanese beetle, an invasive species in Canada, is regulated under the Plant Protection Act by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s Pest Surveillance Program. […]
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Memorial University’s Graduate Student Union’s fate will be determined this evening, but union representatives are hopeful that a renewed health and dental plan deal and a payment plan will be enough for members to vote to keep the union. Last month, a petition was put forth to dissolve the graduate union, which represents about 2,500 […]
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The United States, Iran and Israel have agreed to a two-week ceasefire as an 11th-hour deal allowed U.S. President Donald Trump to stall his threat of bombing Iran. According to a CTV News report, Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said it has accepted the ceasefire and that it would negotiate with the United States in […]
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Parks Canada is advising the public and motorists travelling along road routes within Terra Nova National Park that smoke may be visible in the area between today and Friday.Weather permitting, Parks Canada will be burning brush accumulated as part of regular park operations in Terra Nova National Park. Smoke may be visible in the Newman […]
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The stage is set for round two of the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League playoffs. The Newfoundland Regiment will square off with Blainville-Boisbriand Armada in the best-of-seven conference semifinal series, which kicks off Thursday night in Quebec. The Armada actually started as the St. John’s Fog Devils when Newfoundland was granted an expansion franchise. The team […]
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