4 weeks ago
Marine Institute researcher to lead landmark international Arctic expedition
Dr. Maxime Geoffroy has been selected as the chief research scientist aboard the Tara polar station. The news was confirmed by the Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University this morning. He is the only Canadian scientist participating in one of the world’s most ambitious Arctic research drifts. Dr. Geoffroy and his team are currently […]
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Labrador District GIS executes warrant at Happy Valley-Goose Bay home, seizes suspected cocaine
The Labrador District General Investigation Section (GIS) arrested two people Wednesday night after a residential search resulted in the seizure of suspected cocaine and other drug paraphernalia. On August 5, Labrador District GIS executed a search warrant at home on Brett Street as part of an ongoing investigation. Additional support was provided by officers from […]
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4 weeks ago
Upcoming change to entrance for new emergency department at Health Sciences Centre
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is reminding the public that the new emergency department (ED) at the Health Sciences Centre opens for patient care on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 7:30 a.m. Patients are advised to proceed to the new entrance. Emergency Department (ED) entrance: Patients presenting to the ED will use the new entrance which is adjacent […]
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Veitch and Norman ready for key playoff matchup today at international under-18 hockey tournament
Two Newfoundland hockey stars are one win away from playing for international gold. Ben Veitch and Quinn Norman, standout players with the hometown Newfoundland Regiment, are wearing the Maple Leaf today as Canada battles Finland in the semifinal of the Hlinka Gretzky Cup. Veitch, 16, has been putting on a show. The St. John’s native […]
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