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MUN radio station hosts fundraiser to update equipment, support operations
Many alumni of CHMR-FM, Memorial University's very own radio station, have managed to build careers at provincial media outlets. Now, some of them are coming together for a karaoke fundraiser to help support the station that gave them a start in broadcasting. CBC’s Henrike Wilhelm reports.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7002841?cmp=rss

MUN radio station hosts fundraiser to update equipment, support operations

Many alumni of CHMR-FM, Memorial University's very own radio station, have managed to build careers at provincial media outlets. Now, some of them are coming together for a karaoke fundraiser to help support the station that gave them a start in broadcasting. CBC’s Henrike Wilhelm reports.

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Food prices could increase in 2026, with meat leading the way, say Dalhousie researchers
Food prices in #canada could increase by four to six per cent next year, largely led by pricier meat products, according to a forecast by researchers at Dalhousie University.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/food-price-report-dalhousie-2025-9.7001661?cmp=rss

Food prices could jump 4 to 6 per cent next year, says Dalhousie report | CBC News

Food prices in Canada could increase by four to six per cent next year, largely led by pricier meat products, according to a forecast by researchers at Dalhousie University.

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A family lost everything in a house fire, including a collection that their son with autism cherished
Cameron Strickland is 21 years old and has autism. His family’s home in Frenchman’s Cove was destroyed by a fire. The family is most worried about Cameron and his losses, but the community support has been overwhelming. The CBC’s Amy Feehan reports.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7001871?cmp=rss

A family lost everything in a house fire, including a collection that their son with autism cherished

Cameron Strickland is 21 years old and has autism. His family’s home in Frenchman’s Cove was destroyed by a fire. The family is most worried about Cameron and his losses, but the community support has been overwhelming. The CBC’s Amy Feehan reports.

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Former Sea-Hawks coach Doug Partridge tapped as next coach of #Newfoundland Rogues
The #Newfoundland Rogues are preparing for another season of basketball in #stjohns, and are handing the coaching reins to a coach well versed in #NewfoundlandandLabrador basketball.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/doug-partridge-newfoundland-rogues-9.7001898?cmp=rss

Former Sea-Hawks coach Doug Partridge tapped as next coach of Newfoundland Rogues | CBC News

The Newfoundland Rogues are preparing for another season of basketball in St. John's, and are handing the coaching reins to a coach well versed in Newfoundland and Labrador basketball.

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A large ship in Springdale has been deemed a hazard, and the Coast Guard plans to cut it up
The Canadian Coast Guard wants to hire a company to remove and dispose of the former Capt. Earl W. Winsor ferry in Springdale.
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A large ship in Springdale has been deemed a hazard, and the Coast Guard plans to cut it up | CBC News

The Canadian Coast Guard wants to hire a company to remove and dispose of the former Capt. Earl W. Winsor ferry in Springdale.

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Navigational buoys are on this N.L. fisherman’s ‘Christmas wish list’
Fishermen on both coasts of #Newfoundland say navigational buoys have been removed from the water by Fisheries and Oceans #canada without proper warning, and that it puts those still on the water at risk.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/navigational-buoys-removed-9.7001739?cmp=rss

Navigational buoys are on this N.L. fisherman’s ‘Christmas wish list’ | CBC News

Fishermen on both coasts of Newfoundland say navigational buoys have been removed from the water by Fisheries and Oceans Canada without proper warning, and that it puts those still on the water at risk.

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Hospital wait times due to staffing shortages, lack of beds, NLMA president says
The #NewfoundlandandLabrador Medical Association says doctors are concerned about emergency room wait times and are urging the provincial government to find solutions.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/emergency-wait-times-9.7001473?cmp=rss

Hospital wait times due to staffing shortages, lack of beds, NLMA president says | CBC News

The Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association says doctors are concerned about emergency room wait times and are urging the provincial government to find solutions.

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Explore this deep sea coral garden off the coast of Labrador
In 2019, during a routine haul, Joey Angnatok, an Inuk fisherman from Nain pulled up something unexpected on his line — a branching piece of deep sea coral. Angnatok marked the location, helping researchers to locate a deep-sea coral garden, over 400 metres deep, with an ROV in 2021 off the coast of Makkovik. This past August, marine scientist and
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.6990083?cmp=rss

Explore this deep sea coral garden off the coast of Labrador

In 2019, during a routine haul, Joey Angnatok, an Inuk fisherman from Nain pulled up something unexpected on his line — a branching piece of deep sea coral. Angnatok marked the location, helping researchers to locate a deep-sea coral garden, over 400 metres deep, with an ROV in 2021 off the coast of Makkovik. This past August, marine scientist and filmmaker Zachary MacMillan joined a research expedition onboard the Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker Amundsen, as scientists studied the coral walls in more detail. In this piece for CBC Creator Network, MacMillan takes us along for the journey.

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Suspension of key provincial court services is an 'assault on the rule of law,' lawyer says
The Provincial Court of #NewfoundlandandLabrador is suspending some key services as it contends with "challenging times."
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/provincial-court-services-suspended-9.7000661?cmp=rss

Suspension of key provincial court services is an 'assault on the rule of law,' lawyer says | CBC News

The Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador is suspending some key services as it contends with "challenging times."

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Many schools across N.L. close due to winter storm
A snow storm has closed schools on the island of #Newfoundland.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/snow-storm-closures-9.7001182?cmp=rss

Schools closed, plows busy as parts of N.L. face snowstorm | CBC News

An early December snowstorm has forced the closure of schools in parts of Newfoundland.

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