It’s something disabilities advocates across the province have been long calling for. Now, Bill 1, the Disability Advocate Act received its third reading in the House of Assembly on Thursday. The Bill establishes an independent Office of the Disability Advocate as a Statutory Office of the House of Assembly. Consistent with the “Nothing About Us Without […]
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The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) is searching for Joshua Roberts and Todd Barry of Corner Brook. On Saturday (March 14), RNC Operational Patrol Services responded to a disturbance at a residence on Crestview Avenue in Corner Brook where officers located a man who had been assaulted with bear spray. The men believed to be responsible […]
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Ryan Harding, NTV Weather Centre A bit of snow passes over the Avalon, brushing the Bonavista and Burin Peninsula, through the overnight but lingers in the Metro region for some of it’s heaviest snowfall during Friday’s morning commute. 5-20 cm of snow expected across Avalon Friday, flurries touch portions of Newfoundland The snow totals, compared […]
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In the Public Utilities Board’s scheduled Friday adjustment to fuel prices, there are increases right across the board. The price of gas is up 6.3 cents per litre, while diesel on the island is up by 4.7 cpl. In parts of Labrador, diesel is up 4.5 cents, and stove oil rises by 3.9 cents per […]
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The heartache that one Conception Bay South family is feeling has prompted government to change its policy. At issue is how the province deals with expropriated land that it no longer needs. NTV’s Beth Penney first reported the issue on Sunday, and now has more in tonight’s top story.
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With growing conflicts around the world, Ottawa is stepping up its spending on the military. Now, five local companies are getting federal funding to boost Canada’s defence sector. NTV’s Bailey Howard has the story.
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NDP Leader Jim Dinn didn’t mince words in response to the AG’s report on the NL Housing Corporation. NTV’s Ben Cleary has more in this report.
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The demand for hospital beds on the West Coast is intensifying as many care patients wait for space to free up. One local MHA says that’s because long-term care patients have nowhere to go. NTV’s Becky Daley reports.
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Two animal shelters in central are closed because of an outbreak of parvo, and pet owners around the province are being cautioned today. NTV’s Colleen Lewis has more.
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