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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NL Hydro issues power warning for Saturday morning
Newfoundland & Labrador Hydro has issued a power warning for the island, effective Saturday morning, January 24, due to ongoing conditions at the Bay d’Espoir hydroelectric plant and higher-than-normal electricity demand.
Woman dies from injuries in an ATV incident that happened Tuesday near Fairhaven
One ATV operator was uninjured, while the second operator – whose helmet came off during the accident - suffered serious injuries and was transported to hospital by emergency services personnel with NL Health Services.
Contractor ready to repair bridge in front of Deer Lake Power, Mayor says replacement will start this year
Last weekend, traffic in that area was slowed to 30 km/hr after significant rainfall created large potholes.
More money to help long-term care and support clients with vision care
Changes came into effect January 1st and include $100 for eye examinations, $290 for single vision eyeglasses and $350 for bifocals.
Website launched so NL residents can have a say about Churchill Falls and the MOU with Hydro-Quebec
The purpose is to evaluate whether the agreement is in the province’s best long-term interests.
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