5 days ago
Finance minister hints at more affordability measures in fall fiscal update
The finance minister says new affordability measures could roll out this fall. The news came as the minister discussed this week’s meetings with the country’s finance ministers. The top issues he raised at the meetings were health care costs and equalization. NTV’s Bailey Howard has the story.
Read more
5 days ago
Province’s credit rating holds steady
Newfoundland and Labrador’s credit rating is holding steady. Morningstar has confirmed the province’s long-term credit rating at “A” with a stable outlook, saying it expects the province to outperform its own budget forecasts. The agency points to stronger-than-expected resource revenues, potential development of Bay du Nord, increased federal defence spending, and a possible Hydro-Québec agreement […]
Read more
5 days ago
Premier Wakeham to atttend Council of Federation and First Ministers’ Meetings with Prime Minister Carney
Premier Tony Wakeham will join his provincial and territorial counterparts for the 2026 Summer Meeting of Canada’s Premiers from July 21-23 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. The First Ministers’ Meeting with the Prime Minister will take place on July 23. The Council of the Federation comprises all 13 provincial and territorial Premiers. It enables Premiers […]
Read more
6 days ago
Province and Ottawa join forces for funding against gender-based violence epidemic
It’s been more than a month since the province declared gender-based violence to be an epidemic. Today, the federal and provincial governments came together to announce more funding for a national action plan to address the epidemic. NTV’s Bailey Howard has tonight’s top story.
Read more