The Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association has named its president by acclamation for 2027-29. Dale Lambe has been declared elected as the NLTA President for 2027-29 by acclamation. He begins his second two-year term of office on August 1, 2027. Mr. Lambe is currently on leave from his position as a School Administrator at Villanova […]
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A Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s man who had been found not guilty of animal cruelty allegations has had his acquittal overturned. Robert Picco was charged with two criminal offences — willfully causing unnecessary suffering to an animal and neglecting to provide suitable and adequate food, water, shelter and care for four dogs under his care. The […]
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Premier Andrew Furey delivered an apology to residential school survivors this morning in Rigolet, the first of six he will give over the next three days. He will deliver apologies in five Labrador Inuit, and Happy Valley-Goose Bay. This follows on an apology delivered last month to residents of Nunatukavut.There were five residential schools in […]
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A comprehensive third-party review to identify improvements to long-term care homes and personal care homes in Newfoundland and Labrador has been awarded, and is now underway. The review will include analysis of leading and best practices that support resident-centered care. The province has awarded the contract valued at $397,500 to MNP to complete the review. […]
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The RNC is seeking information related to an assault which occurred in the east end of St. John’s. On Tuesday, at approximately 8:20 p.m., officers responded to a report of a disturbance in the area of McDonald’s restaurant on Torbay Road, at the intersection with Newfoundland Drive. On arrival, officers located two youth, a male […]
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