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N.L. technology innovator Karl Kenny dies at 64
Karl Kenny was regarded as a local legend in the marine technology sector, co-founding Marport Canada, which revolutionized Software Defined Sonar technology, as well as Kraken Robotics.
Bird flu found in Gander Bay poultry, food inspection agency says
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has declared a primary control zone in Gander Bay, and is currently estimating that about 400 birds are affected.
The bill is $230K so far, and Furey says security at the National War Memorial isn't going anywhere
Bringing home an Unknown Soldier to rest at the National War Memorial in downtown St. John's meant added security at the site — 24 hours a day, seven days a week. GardaWorld security guards walk the site day and night, rain or shine. The province has spent $230,000 on the service as of January.
Required hours for certain courses could soon be cut in some N.L. schools
The Newfoundland and Labrador government is looking to make changes to the grade seven through nine curriculum, which includes giving students the option to take almost half the amount of hours of French, social studies and music instruction.
Town of Paradise operations back to normal after depot fire
Paradise Mayor Dan Bobbett says the town is assessing damage following a fire at the town's depot Sunday evening. Town hall will remain closed on Tuesday as assessments and inspections continue, but operations such as garbage and recycling collection are carrying on as normal.
Amid ongoing trade tensions, there's still no timeline on N.L.'s Boston trade office
The Newfoundland and Labrador government announced in September it was planning to open a trade office in Boston to further the province's presence in U.S. markets. Months later, as a trade war looms, the office has still not opened.
Cleanup underway as 'good old fashioned blizzard' hits Avalon Peninsula
The Avalon experienced its first blizzard Monday, amounting to 38 centimetres so far. St. John's Mayor Danny Breen says city crews could be at work until Tuesday.
St. John's woman facing eviction hopes the city 'learns' from complicated process
A young woman facing eviction from a St. John's non-profit housing unit says she has lost the will to fight for the place she has called home for most of her life.
Stephenville mayor, businesses still hopeful as World Energy GH2 revises plans for wind project
World Energy GH2’s plan to build a controversial wind-to-hydrogen-to-ammonia project in western Newfoundland are shifting, with the company no longer providing a timeline for construction. Still, Stephenville businesses and residents say they hope the project gets off the ground soon.
N.L. farmers focus on mental health and sustainability at industry event
The Agriculture Industry Symposium heard about just how difficult it can be as a farmer in Newfoundland and Labrador, and how isolation plays heavy on the mental health of those who do the job.