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1 month ago

Provincial budget to be delivered April 29; NTV News to bring one-hour live show from 2-3 p.m.

The province will deliver the first budget of the new government on Wednesday, April 29. Budget 2026, according to Premier Tony Wakeham, will focus on improving life for the residents of Newfoundland and Labrador and identifying opportunities for the province’s future. Finance minister Craig Pardy will deliver the Budget 2026 speech at 2:00 p.m. (1:30 […]

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Province says partnership with Hope Air strengthens medical travel assistance

The province was joined by Hope Air CEO Mark Rubinstein to announce a continuing pilot partnership with the national charity. Hope Air provides non-emergency medical travel support to patients in financial need who must leave their communities to access specialized insured medical care. A continuation of the pilot partnership ensures residents facing financial and geographical […]

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House of Assembly resumes this afternoon

The House of Assembly resumes this afternoon following the Easter break Premier Tony Wakeham has indicated that a date for the provincial budget will be announced this week. This will be the PC government’s first budget since winning last year’s provincial general election. NTV’s legislative reporter Ben Cleary will have all the details at 5:30 […]

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1 month ago

Seniors’ housing crisis expected to be addressed in upcoming budget

With the House of Assembly reopening tomorrow, the government is starting to give hints about what will be spent in the upcoming provincial budget. Today, the housing crisis was at the top of the agenda, especially for seniors, who make up a quarter of the province’s population. The finance minister says there will be some relief […]

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