

Students across the province head back to school
Students across Newfoundland and Labrador are heading back to class today. Wednesday, September 9, schools reopen for students, while Tuesday was an administration day. You can find out more about Student Transportation/Busing here, and the School Directory is available here. The Christmas break will run from December 23 to January 3.
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Newfoundland and Labrador Signs Co-operation Agreement on Environmental and Impact Assessments with Federal Government
Minister Chris Tibbs, on behalf of Andrea Barbour, and Minister Joanne Thompson announced the Co-operation Agreement between Newfoundland and Labrador and Canada on Environmental and Impact Assessment today. The agreement enables the provincial and federal governments to implement a "one project, one review" approach that provides a streamlined, flexible assessment process and minimizes duplication for projects in Newfoundland and Labrador that were subject to both federal an
Sep 81 min read


Inshore Rescue Boat stations closed across the province
Canadian Coast Guard Inshore Rescue Boat stations across Atlantic Canada are closed for the season as the 2026 recreational boating season winds down. The stations closing are: Conception Bay, in Conception Bay South Bonavista Bay, in Terra Nova National Park Notre Dame Bay, in Lewisporte The Inshore Rescue Boat program employs and trains post-secondary students across Canada to provide additional maritime search and rescue services during the busy summer months. While the se
Sep 81 min read


The towns that opened its doors to diverted flights after 9/11
When the skies over the United States were shut down following the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, airports across Newfoundland and Labrador became unexpected destinations for thousands of stranded airline passengers. St. John’s International Airport was among them. Twenty-seven aircraft were diverted to St. John’s in the aftermath of the attacks, carrying roughly 4,400 passengers and crew members who suddenly found themselves thousands of kilometres from their intended
Sep 82 min read


Federal investment paves way for new park amenities and trail in Pasadena
The shoreline along Glide Path Road in Pasadena is set to receive new amenities, a trail and erosion protection following an investment of more than $300,000 from the federal government. The project includes a new trail linking South Brook Point with Pasadena Beach. The trail will provide scenic views of Deer Lake and include a viewing area, benches, signage and a pergola. More than 75 metres of shoreline will also be protected from erosion through the installation of armour
Sep 81 min read
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