The Task Force to End Gender-Based Violence met in St. John’s on August 25 and 26 to discuss the development of an engagement plan. The meetings included discussions on electronic monitoring, emergency protection orders and the need for post-release supports in Labrador. The Task Force also received updates from the Department of Social Supports and […]
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Health minister Lela Evans made an emotional announcement today for enhancing health care for coastal Labrador. Evans says far too often, Northern Labrador residents are not able to get out of their communities to access timely health care, leading to the loss of too many Indigenous people, much too young. NTV’s Marykate O’Neill reports.
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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.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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