Enrollment is expected to reach more than 64,000 students.
Education Minister Krista Lynn Howell welcomed students in the K-12 education system to the start of the new school year and says the first day of school is always an exciting time for students and educators alike. Enrollment is expected to reach more than 64,000 students who will either start at – or return to – one of over 250 schools in the province.
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Department of Transportation and Infrastructure provides statement on changes to capital works funding
“A program review identified several issues affecting transparency, effectiveness, and long‑term planning. It found that the program’s structure did not support equitable distribution, efficient project delivery, or effective forward planning, and lacked clearly defined eligibility requirements.”
JCL Investments Inc gets $14.4M contract to replace tailrace bridge in Deer Lake
The new modern bridge will be built at a higher elevation to allow for increased water levels and comes with wider lanes and pedestrian walkways.
Keyin College opened 5th NL campus today in Stephenville
Andre Perrier is the Director of Rural Operations and says their goal is to make this west coast campus a community hub.
Deer Lake on "high alert" with rising water levels and Kruger's plans to spill water at Main Dam starting tomorrow
Mayor Dean Ball says they met with Kruger officials and there is still a lot of snow still at the Grand Lake Reservoir, which has to be spilled to bring water levels down.
3,000 acres of crown land now available for farmers with long term plans
This includes 14 parcels located in western, central and eastern Newfoundland.
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