8 months ago
CFS-NL calls for investigation into racism at MUN following resignation of Vice Provost
Representatives from the Canadian Federal of Students say on Dec. 23, Dr. Dolores Mullings, Vice Provost EDI-AR at Memorial University, announced her early resignation from her role as part of Memorial’s senior administration. She expressed in an interview with The Independent that she faced challenges working with upper administration at MUN, who often excluded her […]
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8 months ago
Police looking to identify break and enter suspect
Ferryland RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance to identify a male suspect, who investigators believe attempted to break into a group of metal shipping containers on Dock Ridge Road in Avondale during the early morning hours of Jan. 3. Officers with Avalon East District RCMP received a report on Saturday of three shipping containers that […]
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8 months ago
Police investigating theft of tractor and utility trailer, seeking public’s help
Police are investigating the theft of a tractor and utility trailer from a cottage in Howley, and are asking for the public’s help identifying the individual or individuals responsible and locating the stolen items. On Jan. 1, police responded to a reported theft of a Kioti mid-sized tractor and flatbed utility trailer stolen from a […]
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8 months ago
Severe flu season has claimed two lives in this province with over 30 currently in hospital
A severe flu season continues across the country, and now new data from Newfoundland and Labrador’s Influenza Dashboard shows this province is also being hit hard. Between December 28 and January 3, there were 124 new cases of influenza. During that period, 33 people were hospitalized, with no admissions to critical care and no deaths. […]
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