A collision between a dirt bike and a vehicle in Mount Pearl on Monday evening sent one person to hospital. The incident happened at about 9:30 p.m. on Richard Nolan Drive, at an on-ramp to Pitts Memorial Drive. According to witnesses, the operator of a dirt bike crossed into the path of a turning vehicle. […]
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The provincial budget will be tabled today. Budget 2024 will be delivered in the House of Assembly and the government says it will continue to build a stronger, smarter, self-sufficient and sustainable province, through prudent fiscal management. Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance Siobhan Coady will deliver the Budget 2024 speech at 2:00 p.m. NTV […]
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Hundreds of fish harvesters are protesting at Confederation Building, forcing the government to postpone the provincial budget. Harvesters are demanding “free enterprise” in the fishery. The government is seeking out-of-province buyers for snow crab, but harvesters want that for all species as well as an end to processing caps. Government workers have been prevented from […]
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Across the west coast and central Newfoundland, roads are snow-covered with icy and slushy sections. There is drifting snow and poor visibility from Roddickton to Plum Point. Roads on the Avalon Peninsula and Burin Peninsula are bare. Across Labrador, roads are mostly snow-covered with icy patches and good visibility. Marine Atlantic is warning of potential […]
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The rate of inflation is at 2.8 per cent, down from 2.9 percent in January. The leading cause was for cellular services, food purchased from stores, and internet access services. Across the country, Canadians are paying less for cellular services and internet services. Inflation rates are stabilizing for grocery prices while the prices for gasoline […]
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