Statistics Canada will release its figures for how the economy started the third quarter this morning. The agency will report real gross domestic product (GDP) numbers for July. Its early estimate for the month released on Sept. 1 suggested real GDP was essentially unchanged in July, though it cautioned at the time that the reading […]
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The City of St. John’s will observe National Truth and Reconciliation Day on Saturday to honour survivors, their families and Indigenous communities, and to raise awareness about the legacy of residential schools in Canada. The capital city will also raise an orange flag today City Hall will be lit orange over the weekend. Please note […]
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Over 200 internationally educated nurses have been recruited since 2022 and, according to NL Health Services, are working in various health-care facilities throughout the province. In addition, more than 600 internationally educated nurses are currently being recruited through ongoing initiatives. Of the over 200 individuals recruited to date: Many of these internationally educated nurses are […]
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There will be a rally On Saturday at the Colonial Building in St. John’s beginning at 2:45 p.m. to recognize Orange Shirt Day. The City of St. John’s is calling on residents to stand in solidarity with Indigenous Peoples at the Rally for Reconciliation. Orange Shirt Day began in 2013 in Williams Lake, British Columbia, […]
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At 6:08 p.m. police attempted to conduct a vehicle stop in the area of St. Thomas Line in Paradise. The driver attempted to walk away from the vehicle, however, the officer quickly located and identified the driver a short distance away. The 34-year-old male was issued tickets for having a suspended license and no insurance. […]
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There will be a joint federal and provincial announcement today pertaining to initiatives to increase child care capacity in the province. Krista Lynn Howell, the provincial Minister of Education, will be joined by Jenna Sudds, the federal Minister of Families, Children and Social Development for the announcement. The event takes place at The Fluvarium in […]
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Thursday evening the RNC conducted a traffic stop on Lime Street in St. John’s. The 27-year-old male driver gave officers a false name. Officers quickly determined the man’s identity. He now faces charges of public mischief for providing a false name and several breaches of court orders. The driver was issued tickets for having a […]
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It is another nice morning on the roads. Roads are clear and dry across the province. Marine Atlantic and provincial ferries are operating on time. Flights at the St. John’s International Airport, Gander International Airport, and Deer Lake Regional Airport are on time.
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Friday will see sunshine across much of the Province, with the exception being the coast of Labrador. I’m not expecting dense clouds and fog in the area, but some mostly cloudy to overcast skies are certainly a possibility. Highs will be in the middle teens to near 20°. The reason for the quiet and calm […]
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Today the federal government will make an announcement related to housing in St. John’s. MP Joanne Thompson will be joined by St. John’s Mayor Danny Breen for the announcement. The announcement takes place at 1:00 p.m. at City Hall.
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