Violence Epidemic in Newfoundland and Labrador Schools Requires Urgent Government Action

St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador – The issue of violence in schools is once again in the spotlight in Newfoundland and Labrador, as concerns grow over the increasing number of violent incidents reported in the province’s classrooms. According to the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association, over 4,000 violent or aggressive incidents were documented during the … Read more

Refinery Owner Charged for Fatal Explosion in Newfoundland, faces Health and Safety Violations

St. John’s, Newfoundland – Braya Renewable Fuels, the owner of a refinery in Newfoundland, faces charges of health and safety violations following a fatal explosion in 2022 that claimed the life of one worker and left seven others injured. The Newfoundland and Labrador government announced a total of twelve charges under the provincial Occupational Health … Read more

Fatal Overdose Warning Issued by Royal Newfoundland Constabulary as Drug Deaths Spike

ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is issuing a warning to the public about the recent spike in fatal overdoses in the province. According to the RNC, there have been five deaths reported in the northeast Avalon and in Labrador over the past week, raising concerns about the availability of dangerous illicit drugs … Read more

School assault leads to charges for two youth in Newfoundland

CORNER BROOK, N.L. – Two young individuals have been charged in connection with an alleged assault on a fellow youth at Corner Brook Intermediate School on Feb. 1, according to the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary. The incident took place inside the school, and the victim, a male youth, received medical attention for non-life-threatening injuries before being … Read more