Province-wide fire ban in effect as Badger residents ordered to evacuate
The evacuation order came shortly after noon today when government officials gave an update on the wildfire. A province-wide fire ban has now been implemented. NTV’s Beth Penney has that story.
Read moreBank of Canada governor speaks to St. John’s Board of Trade
Tiff Macklem, the Governor of the Bank of Canada, was in St. John’s today. Macklem spoke to members of the St. John’s Board of Trade about trade uncertainty between Canada and the United States. Macklem also praised Newfoundland and Labrador’s ability to diversify it’s trade relationships during uncertain times.
Read moreDFO increases Northern Cod quota one year after ending moratorium
It’s been one year since the federal government reversed its decades long closure of the cod fishery and today, Ottawa is more than doubling the northern cod quota. Industry, both inshore and offshore today, are welcoming the news. NTV’s Jodi Cooke reports.
Read moreStatue unveiled of Newfoundland suffragist Armine Nutting Gosling
For the first time, a statue of a named woman has been raised in the capital city. A bronze statue of Armine Nutting Gosling will now greet visitors of Bannerman Park. ntv’s bailey howard tells us more.
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