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4 months ago
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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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4 months ago
Justice, News

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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4 months ago
Justice, News

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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4 months ago
Health, News

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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4 months ago
Business, News

Hyundai recall impacting over 20,000 vehicles in Canada

Several popular vehicle manufacturers have issued recalls in recent weeks over safety-related issues impacting more than 20,000 vehicles in Canada. The largest recall is from Hyundai. The company is recalling more than 9,600 vehicles in Canada for a trailer wiring harness that may not have been manufactured properly, increasing the risk of a crash and fire. The […]

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4 months ago
Business, News

Marine Atlantic enters into five-year charter agreement to replace MV Leif Ericson

Marine Atlantic has entered into a five-year charter agreement with Stena to lease the A Nepita. The A Nepita is ice-class rated, equipped with three bow thrusters, and designed to transport both passenger and commercial vehicles. The vessel will enable the organization to increase the overall capacity available on the ferry service. It is equipped […]

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4 months ago
News

‘Canada Strong Pass’ extended

It’s good news for Canadians who wish to travel within their own country. The federal government has announced they will be extending the ‘Canada Strong Pass’ into the new year. The ‘Canada Strong Pass’ was launched in 2025 to encourage domestic travel. The ‘Canada Strong Pass’ is currently extended until Jan. 15 for Canadians to […]

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4 months ago
Justice, News

Clarenville RCMP arrests prohibited driver, launches drug impaired investigation

Police arrested two women early Sunday morning, after police stopped a driver operating under a Canada-wide ban and located illicit drugs and paraphernalia in the vehicle. Shortly before 3:00 a.m. on Jan. 4, Clarenville RCMP received a call from a concerned citizen about a prohibited driver operating a vehicle in the area of Goobies. The […]

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4 months ago
Health, News

Chief medical officer urges residents to get flu shot after N.L. reports two deaths

A severe flu season has swept the country, with two influenza-related deaths being reported in Newfoundland and Labrador. As NTV’s Beth Penney tells us, the provinces Chief Medical Officer of Health says it’s not too late to get your flu shot. 

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4 months ago
Business, News

FFAW and ASP at odds over crab rebate

The fisheries union and Association of Seafood Producers are at odds over this year’s crab price rebate. NTV’s Bailey Howard reports.

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