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Recent News

3 years ago
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Tourism minister to participate in Team Canada Trade Mission to Japan

Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, will travel to Japan today to participate in Team Canada’s Trade Mission to promote Newfoundland and Labrador’s creative industries and tourism opportunities. Crocker will be joined by officials from the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation and representatives of Miki Enterprises Inc., a Newfoundland and […]

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3 years ago
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Government continues with integration process of school district

The proposed amendments to the Schools Act was presented for a second reading in the House of Assembly yesterday. If passed, the amendments will pave the way for the transition of the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District into the Provincial Government. Changes to the Act include dissolving the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District, […]

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3 years ago
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Central Nursing Schools Open

On Wednesday and Thursday this week, two school of nursing sites will open in Grand Falls-Windsor and Gander. The opportunity means students in Central now have a chance to get their Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and become an RN, while staying closer to home. Government is hoping the schools will make a positive […]

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3 years ago
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Premier Furey and Minister Howell to Present Teacher Awards

Today at 3:30 p.m. there will be an award presentation ceremony at the Confederation Building, St. John’s for teachers. Premier Andrew Furey and Minister of Education Krista Lynn Howell will present the Premier’s Award for Innovation in Teaching and the Minister’s Award for Compassion in Teaching. The Premier’s Award for Teaching Innovation recognizes primary, elementary […]

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3 years ago
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WorkplaceNL announces Safety Leadership Award winners

WorkplaceNL announced the recipients of its 2023 Safety Leadership Awards at the WorkplaceNL Health and Safety Learning Symposium. The awards recognize employers and workers who demonstrate leadership and a commitment to health and safety in workplaces. SmartICE Sea-Ice Monitoring & Information Inc. is the recipient of the award for employers. The company produces data used […]

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3 years ago
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Premier to Speak at Federation of Integrated Youth Services

Today, Premier Furey will speak at the Federation of Integrated Youth Services Network’s annual conference. The event will take place at the Alt Hotel in St. John’s at 9:30 a.m. Furey will be joined by Sheldon Pollett, Executive Director of Choices for Youth and Dr. Steve Mathias, Executive Director of Foundry. The Federation of Integrated […]

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3 years ago
News, Traffic, Travel

Good driving conditions across the province

Roads across the province are bare and dry for most areas with good visibility. There are a few wet sections on the Great Northern Peninsula and southeastern Labrador. The MV Kamutik W is in service but off schedule. Departure will be load and go. Other provincial ferries and Marine Atlantic are operating on time. There […]

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3 years ago
NTV Weather Update, Weather

Rain returns to Western Newfoundland this afternoon, then spreads east overnight

WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY OUTLOOK The day starts quiet and sunny over much of the Island, however, clouds will spill in throughout the day from southwest from west to east. Rain will arrive on the West Coast between 4 and 6 PM and will spread east overnight. Highs climb into the upper single digits to lower teens. The […]

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3 years ago
News

Mundy Pond Park to Temporary Close

From today until Friday, Mundy Pond Park will be closed to the public. The closure is necessary to facilitate the installation of light poles at the ballfield. The closure applies to the dog park, skate park, ballfield and Canadian Tire Jumpstart Playground. Access to the walking trails in the area will be maintained.

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3 years ago
Justice, News

Amendments to the Change of Name Act to Allow Denial of Name Changes for Sex Offenders

The Provincial Government is proposing changes to the legal name change process by providing the Minister of Digital Government and Service NL the authority to prohibit sex offenders from legally changing their names. The amendments include 16 designated offences from the Criminal Code, including sexual assault, child pornography, trafficking and aggravated sexual assault. The proposed […]

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