7 months ago
Provincial government buildings in St. John’s Metro area closed today
The province recognizes the impact of the significant snowfall and ongoing storm conditions on communities in the greater St. John’s area. To support municipalities as they work to keep residents safe while they continue to clear roads, all provincial government buildings in the St. John’s metro area are closed today, except for those employees who […]
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7 months ago
Liberal Party elects new president
The Liberal Party held its Biennial General Meeting and Convention this weekend which included the election of a new party president. The virtual meeting was an afternoon of bylaw and policy updates, awards and an election of a new board executive. John Whelan won the presidential role by acclamation. Whelan was the Liberal Party’s candidate […]
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7 months ago
Applications open for Accessible Taxi and Busing Grants
The province is modernizing and expanding the Accessible Taxi Grant Program to provide more options for people who require accessible transportation. The program will be renamed the Accessible Taxi and Busing Grant. Eligibility is being expanded so that more people and organizations can apply. This now includes individuals, businesses, non-profit organizations, Indigenous governments and organizations, […]
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7 months ago
Taxpayers Federation call on Premier Wakeham to reject politician pay hikes
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling on Premier Tony Wakeham to reject any move to hike politicians’ salaries before the House of Assembly reopens on March 2. “Wakeham needs to show leadership while families are struggling with the cost of living and reject politician pay raises,” said Devin Drover, CTF Atlantic Director and General Counsel. […]
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