There was a bombshell in the House of Assembly today for the special debate on the new Churchill Falls agreement. Keith Russell, who began the day as the PC MHA for Lake Melville in central Labrador, announced he was crossing the floor to sit as an independent. NTV’s legislative reporter Ben Cleary has the story.
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Newfoundland and Labrador NDP Leader Jim Dinn says he is disgusted by the news that the Human Health Resources Plan was found to contain errors that point to the use of AI. The report, which was contracted out to Deloitte costing taxpayers $1.6 million, aimed to address the human resources crisis in our healthcare system, […]
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The Mummers Festival returns for its 17th year, running from Nov. 29 to Dec. 13 at various venues throughout St. John’s. A proud recipient of the Inaugural Premier’s Medal for Arts & Heritage, the Mummers Festival has grown to become a beloved cultural icon in our province. There is a jam-packed schedule of workshops, events, […]
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Police are investigating a theft from the Dominion store on Laurell Road in Gander earlier this month and are looking for the public’s assistance identifying a suspect captured on store surveillance. Just before 7:00 p.m. on Nov. 15, a male was observed entering the store, picking up merchandise and leaving without paying for it. The […]
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The Canadian Federation of Independent Business, Newfoundland & Labrador chapter says the provincial government has agreed to make good on an election promise to reduce the small business tax rate. The association has been meeting with government representatives on issues they say matter to local small business owners. One of those sticking points was taxation […]
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