A team from the Provincial Archaeology Office travelled to the community of Cape Ray over the weekend, to conduct a survey of the remains of a ship that recently washed up on the shore of J.T. Cheeseman Provincial Park. They took photos and videos, and also collected wood core samples to try to determine the […]
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The province has introduced two new procurement strategies: the Newfoundland and Labrador First Procurement Strategy and the Sustainable Procurement Strategy. Government says the strategies are aimed at maximizing the success of provincial suppliers in obtaining government contracts, supporting provincial supplier development, and increasing sustainable practices in purchasing. The Newfoundland and Labrador First Procurement Strategy will […]
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The premier was in Dubai over the weekend on a healthcare recruitment drive. A team from this province set out with an aim at making an attractive offer to workers in that industry to consider relocation here. Premier Furey lead this provinces team at the Canadian Health Attraction Recruitment Mission to present what he says […]
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A resident at the Clarenville Retirement Centre celebrated a special 104th birthday earlier this month, and cake and balloons certainly wasn’t all she received. Back in January, staff and management at the Clarenville Retirement Centre posted on Facebook that Louise Pelley would be turning 104 years old on February 1st, and her birthday wish was […]
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Trans Youth NL will be holding a special virtual Parent and Youth Group Meeting tomorrow. The group says it is in response to the recent news from Alberta. The meeting will be an opportunity to share concerns and connect. Dr. Mari-Lynne Sinnott will be a special guest. The meeting takes place from 7:00 p.m. to […]
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The Newfoundland Growlers played three games against the Indy Fuel over the weekend. On Friday the Growlers fell by a score of 5 to 3. The team came back fighting on Saturday and downed the Indy Fuel by a score of 6 to 3. Newfoundland scored five special teams goals. Finally, on Sunday the Growlers […]
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Premier Andrew Furey travelled to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Saturday to participate in a health care recruitment event and explore potential business partnerships and post-secondary education expansion. Furey was joined by members of the recruitment teams from the Department of Health and Community Services and NL Health Services. This trip is the latest in […]
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A slow moving low pressure centre will keep snow and rain going across the Island through Tuesday.
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Across most of Newfoundland, roads are mostly snow-covered. Buchan’s Resource Road to Burgeo is closed. There is poor visibility on most roads in central, Clam Brook to Swift Current, and the Baccalieu Trail. Across Labrador roads are snow-covered with icy sections and good visibility. Marine Atlantic has cancelled crossings for this morning and anticipates impacts […]
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The following schools are closed all day:Botwood CollegiateCentreville AcademyCopper Ridge AcademyCottrell’s Cove AcademyGander AcademyGander CollegiateGlovertown AcademyGreenwood AcademyHillview AcademyHoly Cross School ComplexIndian River AcademyIndian River High SchoolJane Collins AcademyLakewood AcademyLeading Tickles PrimaryLewisporte AcademyLewisporte CollegiateLewisporte IntermediateLumsden AcademyMemorial AcademyPoint Leamington AcademySmallwood AcademySt. Paul’s IntermediateWilliam Mercer Academy The following schools are closed for the morning:Avoca CollegiateCape John CollegiateCarbonear AcademyCarbonear […]
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