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2 years ago

Province launches first accessibility plan

The province launched its first accessibility plan today that will run from January first to the end of 2026.  The province says the new plan aims to promote and foster equity to build a more accessible, inclusive province. All provincial government departments contributed to the plan as well as persons with disabilities and representatives from […]

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2 years ago

Look back on the last year in NL politics

There were lots of pressing issues for the government in 2023, from the cost of living, to housing and health care. Premier Andrew Furey and the leaders of the opposition parties reflected on 2023 in their year-end interviews. NTV’s Ben Cleary reports.

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2 years ago

Premier asks to reconsider post-game handshake as Hockey NL reiterates decision to move to pre-game handshake

On Thursday Hockey NL announced the end of post-game handshakes after the Christmas break. Now, Premier Andrew Furey is weighing in, and has sent a letter to Hockey NL President Jared Butler asking the group to reconsider. “Ensuring the well-being of our young athletes is of course paramount, and I recognize that Hockey NL has […]

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2 years ago

Skyrocketing costs force province back to drawing board in designing new penitentiary

It’s back to the drawing board for government in its quest to replace the aging Her Majesty’s Penitentiary. Skyrocketing construction costs have forced the province to look for a new design. NTV’S David Salter has tonight’s top story.

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