The province has filed a request to intervene in a hearing on the designation of Marine Atlantic as an essential service. In a statement this morning, government says it “respects the collective bargaining process underway between Marine Atlantic and Unifor, but is concerned the corporation’s longstanding designation as an essential service could be reconsidered by […]
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Applications are now being accepted for post-secondary students who are seeking student financial aid for the 2024-25 academic year. Both the federal and provincial governments work together to provide student financial assistance to residents. Both loans and grants are available to help students. With one application, StudentAidNL will assess students for both federal and provincial financial assistance. Further information and online applications can be […]
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On Thursday afternoon the RNC were called to a disturbance at an apartment complex in the west end of St. John’s. There was damage inside of the apartment and officers witnessed a female assaulting another female. Officers went to arrest the female and she struck the officer in the face. Officers were able to control the suspect and take her into custody. The […]
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Nominations are now open for the Council of the Federation Literacy Award. The award is presented annually by premiers from each province and territory to recognize outstanding achievement, innovative practice, and excellence in literacy. Newfoundland and Labrador nominations are being accepted for the category of Community Organization. This category is for organizations that provide or […]
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On Thursday the Gander International Airport Authority held its annual public meeting to reflect on its 2023 performance. GIAA CEO Reg Wright said, “Despite the challenges we faced with regional connectivity and escalating costs for supplies, services, and energy, we are slowly regaining our footing.” Total revenue for 2023 reached $8.4 million, representing a 28 […]
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