Memorial University will confer more than 2000 degrees during spring convocation on the St. John’s campus this week. Campus will be abuzz from May 26-29 as new graduates, along with their families, friends and supporters, gather at the Arts and Culture Centre to celebrate their academic accomplishments. Memorial will also recognize four of six total honorary […]
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Lawyers are expected to have their final say to the jury tomorrow in the second-degree murder trial of Robert Belbin. Closing arguments are scheduled for Thursday afternoon at Supreme Court in St. John’s. Belbin is accused of stabbing 22-year-old Seamus Secord to death on Feb. 7, 2023, during an altercation between the two on Mayor […]
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The Chamber of Commerce Executives of Canada (CCEC) has announced that Annmarie Boudreau, CEO of the St. John’s Board of Trade, has been named Executive of the Year for Chambers with between 500 and 999 members. CCEC’s Executive of the Year Awards are presented to the top Chamber leaders in Canada, with proven excellence in […]
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The union representing striking Canada Post workers will have its first face to face meeting with the federal minister in charge of the crown corporation tonight. It’s been nearly two weeks since postal workers returned to the picket line when the federal procurement minister announced big changes to Canada Post. The union says tonight’s meeting […]
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Over 25,000 voters cast ballots in advance polls for the 2025 provincial general election on Tuesday. That’s down roughly 8,000 voters from the last provincial election in 2021. Election day is Oct. 14. Many chose to cast their vote early or through special ballot voting, and considerations were made to do that as part of […]
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