The Bank of Canada is keeping its key interest rate unchanged at 2.25 per cent, noting the economy is showing signs of improvement despite months of sluggish growth. In its latest policy report, the Bank of Canada says inflation is easing and consumer spending has remained resilient. However, it warns that uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariffs […]
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The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) has charged an Ontario man with trafficking following the seizure of contraband cigarettes in Labrador West. At approximately 7:45 a.m on Friday (June 5), Operational Patrol Services in the Labrador West district responded to a single-vehicle collision on the Trans-Labrador Highway, east of Labrador City. Information received was that a trailer […]
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Nearly all Canadian universities lost ground in a global ranking of the top post-secondary schools, reflecting growing pressure from better-funded international competitors. The rankings, released Monday by the Center for World University Rankings, show 37 of Canada’s 38 ranked universities fell compared to last year. The University of Toronto remained Canada’s top-ranked institution at No. 23 […]
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The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary responded to a residence on Blackmarsh Road in St. John’s around 1:00 a.m. this morning to a report of a domestic disturbance in progress. Officers located a female victim in the area with minor injuries. The victim and several witnesses stated that the female had been assaulted by her boyfriend. Police […]
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NDP MHA Sheilagh O’Leary (St. John’s East-Quidi Vidi) will be holding a panel discussion on restorative justice, bringing together community members, non-profit justice organizations, and experts in the field. This conversation will focus on how restorative approaches can strengthen our communities, support healing, and create more just and equitable systems. “We’re bringing together voices from […]
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