Prime Minister Visits Saint Pierre to Meet French President

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and French President Emmanuel Macron are scheduled to meet on September 20, 2026, on the French islands of Saint Pierre et Miquelon, located approximately 25 kilometres off the coast of Newfoundland, according to government releases and reporting by the Globe and Mail. The visit marks the first time a Canadian … Read more

Skilled Trades Programs Expand to 21 More High Schools

Twenty-one high schools will see increased skilled trades courses this school year, spanning programs such as Design and Fabrication, Skilled Trades, Residential Construction Technology, and Power and Energy. Additionally, the province reports that skilled trades courses have expanded to six additional rural schools through the Centre for Learning and Development Innovation, alongside the complete elimination … Read more

MUN Cuts Over 100 Positions in New Budget Strategy

Memorial University has eliminated 107 positions as part of cost-cutting measures outlined in its most recent budget to address an operating deficit of well over $20 million. According to official reports, the workforce reductions will generate approximately $12.7 million in annual cost reductions for the institution. The cuts span across leadership roles, management positions, unionized … Read more

NL Municipalities and Retailers Demand E-Bike Regulations Amid Public Consultation

Ten children died and many more were injured in Canada last year in crashes involving e-bikes and e-scooters, according to safety figures that are driving new regulatory efforts. Government Services Minister Mike Goosney announced that the provincial government is actively seeking public feedback to draft legislative amendments to the Highway Traffic Act, aiming to control … Read more