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7 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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7 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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7 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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7 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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