It's not yet clear how international student cap will affect N.L., and it's sparking anxiety on campus | Yes, the Improv Games are on this week, and these kids are here for it | Gas jumps over 3 cents, diesel more than 5 in latest PUB price setting
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Good morning, these are your top stories for Thursday, February 01, 2024.
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It's not yet clear how international student cap will affect N.L., and it's sparking anxiety on campus; Signage for Memorial University in St\. John's is shown on Monday, January 30, 2023\.

It's not yet clear how international student cap will affect N.L., and it's sparking anxiety on campus

February 1 , 2024 at 06:00:00 a.m. NST • :

Memorial University's student union says steep tuition already makes recruiting international students a challenge — and Ottawa's decision to cut back on the number of students coming to Canada won't make that process any easier.
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Yes, the Improv Games are on this week, and these kids are here for it; Canada Improv games are happening at the LSPU Hall\. Winner to represent at nationals in Ottawa\.

Yes, the Improv Games are on this week, and these kids are here for it

February 1 , 2024 at 10:00:00 a.m. NST • :

For some, getting up on stage at all is a no-go — let alone without a plan or a script — but for these high schoolers, it's nothing but a chance to perform at the national Improv Games in Ottawa.
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Gas jumps over 3 cents, diesel more than 5 in latest PUB price setting; The price of gasoline increased by 3\.4 cents per litre across Newfoundland and Labrador on Thursday\.

Gas jumps over 3 cents, diesel more than 5 in latest PUB price setting

February 1 , 2024 at 04:59:11 a.m. NST • :

The prices of all fuels are up across Newfoundland and Labrador on Thursday.
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It's ruff out there in the winter. How to make the cold tolerable for your pets; It's ruff out there in the winter\. How to make the cold tolerable for your pets

It's ruff out there in the winter. How to make the cold tolerable for your pets

January 31 , 2024 at 06:00:00 a.m. NST • :

The staff at the Happy Valley-Goose Bay SPCA have some tips on how to keep your dogs — and cats — safe in the frigid temperatures, including considerations for leashes and balm for paws. The CBC's Zachary Russell got some info (and some puppy snuggles).
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N.L. Power rates could jump beyond projected 5.5 per cent in 2025, says PUB; Newfoundland Power says it's within its rights to shut off service to tenants with outstanding bills who do not have payment arrangements in place\.

N.L. Power rates could jump beyond projected 5.5 per cent in 2025, says PUB

January 31 , 2024 at 08:04:31 p.m. NST • :

Newfoundland and Labrador's Public Utilities Board says power rates in the province could increase more than rates proposed by Newfoundland Power over the next two years, according to a news release.
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N.L. community consumed by grief after violent highway deaths of 22-year-old women; Haley Keating, left, and Erin Pretty died after a collision on the Trans Canada Highway earlier this month\. The 71-year-old driver of the other vehicle sustained serious injuries\.  

January 31 , 2024 at 06:11:59 p.m. NST • :

N.L. community consumed by grief after violent highway deaths of 22-year-old women

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Rick Boland, driving force in N.L. arts and left-wing politics, dead at 70; Rick Boland, an actor and political campaigner, has died\.  

January 31 , 2024 at 04:10:19 p.m. NST • :

Rick Boland, driving force in N.L. arts and left-wing politics, dead at 70

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He scored 4 three-pointers in 3 minutes — while the opposing team cheered him on; Cameron Power shoots a three-point shot for his team, the Mobile High Monarchs\.  

January 30 , 2024 at 04:51:58 p.m. NST • :

He scored 4 three-pointers in 3 minutes — while the opposing team cheered him on

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Musicians say alcohol and the industry are intrinsically linked, but some want to change that; Nicole Ariana signed up for Dry January to reflect on the role alcohol has played in her life and career and lead by example for her friends in the music industry\.  

January 31 , 2024 at 05:30:18 a.m. NST • :

Musicians say alcohol and the industry are intrinsically linked, but some want to change that

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4 N.L. students are in the running for prestigious $100K scholarships; Hannah Moores, a Grade 12 student at Exploits Valley High School in Grand Falls-Windsor, is one of four Newfoundland students who are finalists for the Loran Scholarship, a \$100,000 scholarship given to post-secondary student who show community leadership\.  

January 30 , 2024 at 06:00:00 a.m. NST • :

4 N.L. students are in the running for prestigious $100K scholarships

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