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1 year ago

N.L. and Quebec premiers meet ahead of unveiling of ‘historic partnership’

Today there will be a historic announcement by Premier Andrew Furey and Premier of Québec François Legault. The announcement is expected to be about the Churchill Falls contract.  The announcement will take place at 2 p.m. Thursday and will be carried live on NTV and NTV+. The premiers will be joined by N.L. Energy Minister […]

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1 year ago

The Inside Story: What could a good Churchill Falls deal look like?

Ed Hollett, the author of the Sir Robert Bond Papers, has watched the evolution of Churchill Falls over the years. He shares his views on what the new Churchill Falls deal could look like.

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1 year ago

Churchill Falls announcement coming as N.L. and Quebec premiers set to unveil ‘historic partnership’

N.L. Premier Andrew Furey and Quebec Premier Francois Legault will make what they’re calling an “historic partnership announcement” in St. John’s on Thursday, expected to be about the Churchill Falls contract. National media have been reporting that a deal is either close or complete. Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec have been in talks to renew […]

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1 year ago

No mil rate increases for cities of St. John’s and Mount Pearl in 2025 budgets

The City of St. John’s has tabled a balanced budget of $349,151,881, an increase of 1.5 per cent over 2024.  The capital city will see no increases to mil rates which will remain at 9.1 for residential and 29.5 for commercial. While there are no increases to mil rates, the water tax will see an […]

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