Shanawdithit, the last-known member of the Beothucks, showing in Stephenville this week

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• Improvements to Student Aid will help 5,000 students

  This includes an increase to weekly provincial student loan and provincial student grant limits by 20 per cent, there will be  corresponding increases for Faculty of Medicine students at Memorial University and a 20 per cent increase to loans for out of province students.

• Funding announced for southwest coast tourism marketing

  The intention is to further attract visiting tourists to Southwestern Newfoundland.

• "Hello Humpback" is a new website that treks whales

  Hello Humpback puts Newfoundland and Labrador at the forefront of whale watching in the world, blending excitement and learning with technology, innovation and sustainability.

• Premier Hogan signs MOU with the Port of Amsterdam

  Hogan says “With our commitment to net zero by 2050, strong environmental, social, and governance practices, and a wealth of resources in renewable energy and critical minerals, Newfoundland and Labrador is perfectly positioned to meet the world’s energy needs at this time of transition.”

• New Minister gives an update on the Atlantic Regional Wildfire Centre

  Forest fire season started on the Island April 24 and is in effect  until September 30th.