Month: March 2024

While many families are doing their last minute shopping before Easter Sunday, stores and chocolate companies are keeping busy as well – it’s one of the busiest times of year for our very own the Newfoundland Chocolate Company, and several others across the island. NTV News wishes everyone a safe and Happy Easter weekend!

The Labrador flag – a symbol of the history, heritage, and identity of the ‘Big Land’ is celebrating its 50th anniversary Sunday, March 31st. In recognition of the 50th anniversary of the Labrador flag, the Confederation Building illuminated the colours of the flag, and flags are also flown at Confederation Building over the weekend. The […]

A new study hopes to shed light on the impact immigrants have on the economy and workforce in Atlantic Canada. The study out of Memorial University and its Department of Economics deep dives the debate over contributions of immigrants to the national economy – all while considering challenging factors like housing, health care, transportation and […]

Education Minister Krista Lynn Howell has announced that nominations are open for the Premier’s Award for Teaching Innovation and the Minister of Education’s Award for Compassion in Teaching. The Premier’s Award for Teaching Innovation recognizes primary, elementary or secondary teachers in all disciplines who have demonstrated innovation in instruction and a commitment to preparing their […]

The Provincial Government has announced that the COVID-19 bivalent vaccine is available as a spring booster dose. This vaccine is for specific populations identified by the National Advisory Committee on Immunization. These populations include adults 65 years of age and older, adult residents of long-term care homes and other congregate living settings for seniors, and […]

The deadline to register tourist accommodations with the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation is being extended from March 31 to June 30. In April 2023, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador proclaimed the new Tourist Accommodations Act and Regulations with an aim to strengthen operating rules for short-term accommodations in the province. The […]

Special Ballot voting is now available in the district of Fogo Island-Cape Freels. Electors can request a vote by mail Special Ballot kit by visiting the Elections Newfoundland and Labrador website at www.elections.gov.nl.ca or they may vote in person at any of our office locations: Both offices are open for Special Ballot voting during the following hours: […]

Applications are now opened for the provincial governments Active NL fund. The Active NL Fund is designed to support active living. Funding is available to develop, deliver, purchase or upgrade active living infrastructure, equipment, and initiatives that directly increases sport, physical activity, active recreation, and healthy eating for individuals of all ages, including:  Applications must be […]

The Newfoundland Growlers went down 3-2 to the Worcester Railers on Friday night at DCU Center. Goals from Grant Cruikshank and Zach O’Brien had the Growlers up 2-0 going into the 3rd period before the Railers rallied for three unanswered goals to secure a 3-2 win. Newfoundland and Worcester finish their series Saturday night at […]