

Video of student assault draws widespread reactions
A video circulating online of a student being assaulted at Ascension Collegiate in Bay Roberts has gone viral in the area. The video, which Newfound News has decided not to show, shows a student being attacked and punched by two other students. There is a motorcycle rally planned in support of the student on Thursday afternoon, where the motorcade will depart Tim Hortons in Carbonear at 2:00 p.m. and proceed to Bay Roberts. A rally will also be held on October 1st. There has
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Homeowner support programs to open for applications next week
Newfoundland and Labrador homeowners will have access to expanded financial support for home repairs and accessibility improvements starting next week. The Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC) is opening applications for its expanded Home Repair Program and Home Modification Program, following changes announced earlier this year. The Home Repair Program provides assistance to low-income homeowners who need to complete essential repairs. Under the expanded prog
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Contract awarded to replace Rocky Brook Bridge near Badger
A $794,650 contract has been awarded to replace the Rocky Brook Bridge in the Badger area. The Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands awarded the contract to Nobles Construction of Springdale. The project involves removing the existing steel girder bridge, centre pier and abutments and replacing them with a new 180-foot steel panel bridge with a timber deck. The new bridge will be built on poured concrete abutments. Construction is scheduled to be completed in fall 202
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Public invited to help shape Newfoundland and Labrador rural revitalization strategy
The Provincial Government is asking residents, municipalities, Indigenous governments and organizations, businesses and community groups to help shape a new strategy aimed at revitalizing rural Newfoundland and Labrador. The Department of Jobs, Growth and Rural Development says it is taking a region-by-region approach to developing the strategy, with the goal of supporting sustainable economic growth and stronger rural communities. Public and stakeholder feedback is being sou
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Mostly sunny skies expected across the province
Taking a look at the satellite image this morning, we can see that most of Newfoundland and Labrador is clear, a trend that will continue today. Newfoundland will see sunny skies today. Highs of 11 to 14 are expected. Fair conditions are expected across Labrador, with most areas seeing sunny skies. Highs from 12 to 16 are expected.
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