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7 months ago

Ottawa appoints former premier Dwight Ball to chair Canada Development Investment Corp.

Former premier Dwight Ball has received a new appointment from the federal government. Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne announced Wednesday that Ball has been appointed chairperson of the board of directors of the Canada Development Investment Corporation (CDEV). This appointment is set for a 4-year term, effective Nov. 5. The CDEV was established in 1982. Operating […]

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7 months ago

College of the North Atlantic sees drop in international enrolment

The College of the North Atlantic saw a six percent drop in enrolment this fall semester. The drop comes primarily from international student enrolment which the institution says has been a trend across Canada due to immigration cuts. While Vice President Academic Fergus O’Brien says the college is always looking for financial efficiencies, he says […]

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7 months ago

Gander RCMP investigating threat at local school, one youth arrested

Gander RCMP arrested one youth after responding to a report of threats made at St. Paul’s Intermediate School in Gander this morning. Shortly after 8:30 a.m., police received a report of a youth making threats at the school. Officers responded, placed one youth in custody and removed them from school property. The youth was arrested […]

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7 months ago

MusicNL Week 2025 kicks off with five days of live music, industry growth and celebration

MusicNL Week officially kicks off today, launching five days of performances, professional development, and community celebration across downtown St. John’s. From Nov. 12-16, more than 40 artists will take the stage across five venues – The Rock House, The Ship, The Black Sheep, the Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland, and the St. John’s Convention Centre for eight showcases, a Songwriters’ Circle, a Music Business Conference, the MusicNL Industry Awards, and the MusicNL Awards […]

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