NL institutions close, provide supports to those affected by wildfires

As wildfires burn in Newfoundland and Labrador, the province’s postsecondary institutions are adapting their operations and offering supports to those affected. In response to wildfires occurring in the Avalon Peninsula, College of the North Atlantic closed their Carbonear Campus on Tuesday. Memorial University provided an update on support services available to staff and students affected by wildfires in the province. The university announced that it is offering mental health supports to students and faculty, as well as academic supports to students affected by wildfire evacuation orders.