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2 years ago
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Deadline Extended to Register Tourist Accommodations

The deadline to register tourist accommodations with the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation is being extended from March 31 to June 30. In April 2023, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador proclaimed the new Tourist Accommodations Act and Regulations with an aim to strengthen operating rules for short-term accommodations in the province. The […]

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2 years ago
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Special Ballot Voting Begins in Fogo Island-Cape Freels By-election

Special Ballot voting is now available in the district of Fogo Island-Cape Freels. Electors can request a vote by mail Special Ballot kit by visiting the Elections Newfoundland and Labrador website at www.elections.gov.nl.ca or they may vote in person at any of our office locations: Both offices are open for Special Ballot voting during the following hours: […]

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2 years ago
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2024 Active NL fund applications open

Applications are now opened for the provincial governments Active NL fund. The Active NL Fund is designed to support active living. Funding is available to develop, deliver, purchase or upgrade active living infrastructure, equipment, and initiatives that directly increases sport, physical activity, active recreation, and healthy eating for individuals of all ages, including:  Applications must be […]

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2 years ago
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Newfoundland Growlers fall 3-2 to Worcester Railers

The Newfoundland Growlers went down 3-2 to the Worcester Railers on Friday night at DCU Center. Goals from Grant Cruikshank and Zach O’Brien had the Growlers up 2-0 going into the 3rd period before the Railers rallied for three unanswered goals to secure a 3-2 win. Newfoundland and Worcester finish their series Saturday night at […]

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2 years ago
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Police respond to weapons offence at downtown residence Friday night

Members of RNC Operational Patrol Services responded to a report of a weapons offence at residence in the downtown area of St John’s. As a result, a 35 year old male was arrested on two outstanding warrants. The male was held for court in the morning.

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2 years ago
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25 year old arrested as part of robbery investigation

Members of RNC Operational Patrol Services attended a residence in the west end of St. John’s as part of an ongoing robbery investigation. As a result, officers arrested and charged a 25 year old male with Armed Robbery and Breach of Release Order x 2. The male was held for court this morning.

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2 years ago
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Streets closed as heavy rain causes flooding in Corner Brook

Public Works crews with the City of Corner Brook have closed a number of roads, and are monitoring water levels threatening other municipal infrastructure throughout the community following extensive rain on the province’s west coast. Over 100 millimeters of rain has fallen in Corner Brook over the last 48 hours; washing out a section of […]

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2 years ago
NTV Weather Update, Weather

Rain (Newfoundland) and snow (Labrador) linger through Saturday

An area of low pressure will keep rain and snow going across much of the Province through Saturday. The coast of Labrador will see the rain continue into Saturday, but then snow will arrive Sunday and that may very well continue into Monday. The video above shows you how it all times out and the […]

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2 years ago
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Federal minimum wage increasing to $17.30 per hour on April 1

On April 1, the federal minimum wage will increase from $16.65 to $17.30 per hour. This adjustment reflects the 3.9 per cent increase in Canada’s annual average Consumer Price Index for 2023 and is aligned with inflation. There are approximately 30,000 employees in the federally regulated private sector who will benefit from this raise. Employers […]

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2 years ago
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U.S.-born hockey star putting up big numbers for the Newfoundland Growlers

Isaac Johnson’s professional hockey journey has been anything but a straight line. The 25-year-old forward from Andover, Minnesota has spent the majority of the past three seasons with the Newfoundland Growlers. Throughout that time, he’s also piled up the frequent flyer miles with constant trips to Winnipeg and Toronto as a call-up to the American […]

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