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3 years ago

Federal bill on Indigenous Jurisdiction

Innu Nation is welcoming the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision to uphold a federal bill on Indigenous jurisdiction in child and family services It was a unanimous ruling by the Supreme Court of Canada to uphold Bill C-92: an act respecting first nations, Inuit and Metis children, youth and families. The Innu nation says the decision […]

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3 years ago

Trial set for man charged with sexual violence against young males

One of two St. John’s men accused of sexually abusing a dozen young males for decades is scheduled to have his trial begin this summer. Tony Humby, 63, and Bruce Escott, 81, appeared in court via video link from prison this morning — Humby from Her Majesty’s Penitentiary and Escott from Bishop’s Falls Correctional Centre. […]

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3 years ago

Happy Valley-Goose Bay releases budget for 2024

Labrador’s largest town has released its budget for 2024. Happy valley-goose bay delivered a $15 million balanced budget late last week.  Residential property taxes are increasing by 0.5 mils, bringing them from 7.25 to 7.75, while the commercial property tax will increase by 1 mil. The annual water and sewer tax will also increase by […]

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3 years ago

32-year old woman missing from Stephenville

Police are looking for your help in locating a missing woman on the West Coast. 32-year-old Shana Norma Young, was last seen in the area of Ocean Drive in Stephenville Crossing on Friday. Young is described as 5 foot 1 inch tall, 130 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing […]

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