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3 years ago
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Student Aid Applications Now Being Accepted for 2024-25 Academic Year

Applications are now being accepted for post-secondary students seeking student financial aid for the 2024-25 academic year. The provincial and federal governments work together to provide student financial assistance to residents of Newfoundland and Labrador. Both loans and grants are available to help students access and pay for post-secondary education. With one application, StudentAidNL will […]

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3 years ago
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ATV operator arrested by Sheshatshiu RCMP for impaired operation

A man in his 40s operating a side by side all-terrain vehicle (ATV) was arrested for impaired operation by Sheshatshiu RCMP on May 5. Following a report of a suspected impaired driver received on Sunday evening, police located the described ATV in North West River. A traffic stop was conducted and the operator showed signs […]

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3 years ago
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Police investigates mischief and theft at D&D Laundromat in Grand Bank

Burin Peninsula RCMP is seeking assistance from the pubic following property damage (mischief) and a theft that occurred at D&D Laundromat in Grand Bank sometime between April 23-24. Suspect(s) entered the business located on Elizabeth Avenue, caused significant damages to a coin-operated washing machine and departed the business with a coin box. The investigation is […]

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3 years ago
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From Far and Wide stamp issue featuring Torngat Mountains National Park

Canada Post has issued the fourth edition of the stamp series From Far and Wide, which offers a traveller’s view of nine scenic locations, in seven provinces and two territories including the Tongait KakKasuangita SilakKijapvinga Torngat Mountains National Park. Each stamp features a photo taken by a different photographer from across the country. The photo was taken by Michael Winsor. Other […]

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3 years ago
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NLOHSA Hosting Annual Health and Safety Conference and Tradeshow

The Newfoundland and Labrador Occupational Health and Safety Association will be holding its annual conference and tradeshow from May 8 to 10. The event, now in its 67th year, will feature speakers such as Gander Mayor Percy Farwell and Alan MacDonald, who was injured in a snowmobile accident in 2023. The conference will also include […]

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3 years ago
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Service Canada in-person services now accessible in Nain

A new Scheduled Outreach Office has opened in Nain. Since the nearest Service Canada Centre is 882 km away and the community is only accessible by plane or boat in summer, this new point of service will reduce the geographical barriers. Since January 11, Canadians can visit 17 Sandbank Road in Nain from Monday to […]

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3 years ago
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Alert Ready system test on Wednesday

There will be a test of the Alert Ready system on Wednesday. Canada’s national public alerting system will be distributing a test alert to Canadians in participating provinces and territories on their television, radio and compatible wireless devices on Wednesday, May 8. Alert Ready is designed to deliver critical and potentially life-saving alerts. In 2023, the Alert Ready system […]

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3 years ago
News, Politics

Nominations close for Baie Verte-Green Bay By-Election

Nominations closed on Monday for the Baie Verte-Green Bay By-Election. There are three candidates on the ballot. Owen Burt will be running for the Liberal Party, Riley Harnett will represent the New Democratic Party and Lin Paddock will run under the Progressive Conservative Party banner. Advance polls will be open on Tuesday, May 21 and […]

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3 years ago
News, Traffic, Travel

Fog and wet roads in some areas 

Across the Avalon, south coast, and west coast, roads are wet. There are some areas of fog reducing visibility. Across Labrador, roads are bare and dry. Marine Atlantic is on time and most provincial ferries are on schedule. The MV Sound of Islay will be departing Ramea at 8:00 a.m. again leaving Burgeo at approximately 9:45 am.m heading to Grey River and Francois to […]

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3 years ago
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Woman arrested after pulling fire alarm at hospital in St. John’s

Just after midnight, the RNC were called to a hospital in St. John’s regarding an intoxicated female who was causing a disturbance. The female had assaulted a staff member and pulled the fire alarm. The 25-year-old female was arrested and charged with assault and mischief. The accused was held in custody and will appear in court this morning.

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