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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Deer Lake RCMP looking to arrest Bradley Adams, who may be in the St. John's area
Police say 43-year old Bradley Adams is wanted for break and enter, theft, resisting a peace officer, mischief, and breech of court orders.
"Bumps in the road" expected when Corner Brook rolls out new garbage collection program on Monday
Assistant Director of Engineering Aaron O’Brien says for the first couple of weeks there will be a grace period and garbage will be picked up, however a critical rule is to not put recyclables on top of garbage inside the bin.
Career workshop for women at Vine Place Community Centre in Corner Brook next week
Amy Hann is the Education and Employment Coordinator at Vine Place. She says it will be a hands-on session for women to explore skills and learn about support.
Western Driving School's donation provides for 400 breakfasts at two west coast schools
Owner Cathy Halbot says when she contacted Principal Flynn at St. Peter’s Academy, he explained how her donation of $100 would pay for 200 breakfasts.
Final change orders on Mount Bernard Reconstruction project tally more than $1.2 million
The city Corner Brook's Director of Engineering, Aaron O’Brien says coming in at 8-10 percent higher on costs for a project this big is reasonable.
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