Source: CBC #news #newfoundlandandlabrador

John Howard Society says up-to-date data on Indigenous incarceration in N.L. 'extremely important'
The John Howard Society's N.L. chapter responds to recent report that shows an overrepresentation of Indigenous people in the N.L. justice system.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/john-howard-society-says-up-to-date-data-on-indigenous-incarceration-in-n-l-extremely-important-9.7148627?cmp=rss

Source: CBC #news #newfoundlandandlabrador

A love of space leads N.L. woman to coveted NASA fellowship to better understand universe
A #NewfoundlandandLabrador astrophysicist taking her love of space and aiming for the stars.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/nasa-hubble-fellowship-anna-ogrady-9.7148126?cmp=rss

Source: CBC #news #newfoundlandandlabrador

Got goat? Getting up close with four-legged creatures lets them 'work their magic'
From painting with goats to walking with alpacas, this farmer says people love hanging out with four-legged friends.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/goat-events-9.7151481?cmp=rss

Source: CBC #news #newfoundlandandlabrador

MUN cuts social worker seats when more professionals needed in N.L., warns NAPE
Memorial University has cut the number of seats at the school of social work at a time when there’s a major need for these professionals, says the public sector union.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/mun-social-work-seats-9.7148542?cmp=rss

Source: CBC #news #newfoundlandandlabrador

Court resources stayed stagnant while complex workload skyrocketed, working group reports
Justice Minister Helen Conway Ottenheimer says she's hopeful that recommendations from the provincial court working group will help pull the province's justice system out of the mess it currently sits in.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/provincial-court-working-group-9.7152036?cmp=rss

Source: CBC #news #newfoundlandandlabrador

Panel sets snow crab price at $5.30 for the season, union calls it 'disgusting'
This season's price for snow crab has been decided ahead of a Friday deadline.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/panel-sets-snow-crab-price-at-5-30-for-the-season-union-calls-it-disgusting-9.7152154?cmp=rss

Source: CBC #news #newfoundlandandlabrador

Northern cod stock is now in the 'healthy zone,' DFO says
The province's iconic Northern cod stock appears to be making a comeback.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/northern-cod-stock-is-now-in-the-healthy-zone-dfo-says-9.7152002?cmp=rss

Source: CBC #news #newfoundlandandlabrador

Snowstorm heading for parts of #Newfoundland this Easter weekend
Another snowstorm is set to collide with part of #Newfoundland, just in time for Easter weekend.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/nl-weather-easter-9.7151158?cmp=rss

Source: CBC #news #newfoundlandandlabrador

Former exec charged with defrauding non-profit of more than $130K
The Royal #Newfoundland Constabulary has charged Valerie Barter, 50, with defrauding Violence Prevention Avalon East.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/exec-charged-defrauding-9.7151251?cmp=rss