The Bank of Canada has raised its key interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 2.5 per cent, marking its first increase since July 2023. The central bank says rising energy prices and uncertainty surrounding Canada’s trade relationship with the United States are the biggest risks to the cost of living. In […]
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The Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation has made progress on repairs and renovations to the 143 provincially-owned vacant units identified in a request for quotations in October. Work has been completed on 62 of the 143 units identified in the request for quotations. Repairs or renovations are underway on another 56 projects and work is […]
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Just after midnight last night the RNC were alerted to a report of a suspicious person in the area of Waterford Valley. Several people called police to report that someone breaking into vehicles in the area. Officers arrived in the area and investigated the numerous complaints and were able to identify and arrest a 39-year-old […]
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There are a few school closures and delays in central and western Newfoundland due to weather conditions. Jakeman All Grade in Trout River is closed for the morning with an update at 11:00 a.m. The following schools have a two hour delayed opening:Holy Cross All GradeSouthwest Arm AcademySwift Current AcademyViking Trail Academy
Read moreRoads are snow-covered across most of the Island this morning with icy and slushy patches. On the Baie Verte Peninsula and on the Great Northern Peninsula there is some drifting snow. Visibility is poor from Cow Head to Daniel’s Harbour and fair to good elsewhere. On the Avalon Peninsula, roads are mostly bare and wet […]
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