The province and NLTA worked together to reach a fair and responsible agreement that reflects both the value placed on educators and the goals and objectives of improving student outcomes. Highlights of the agreement include: To date, the province has negotiated most of its collective agreements with its public sector unions, encompassing nearly 37,000 public […]
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Police are investigating the theft of a Sea-Doo that was stolen from a residential property in Codroy Valley sometime between December 2-6. The Sea-Doo, a 2017 orange BRP, was parked on a trailer when it was taken from the property, which is located in the area of Cooper’s Brook (east side of Mcdougalls). The trailer […]
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Harbour Grace RCMP is investigating a theft of a vehicle from a residential property in Old Perlican that occurred sometime overnight between the evening of Dec. 4-5. On Tuesday morning, police received the report of the theft of a 2007 black Acura TL car. While responding to the theft, police received a report of an […]
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40-year-old Robert King and 41-year-old Tamara Lowe, were arrested on December 3, 2023, attempting to flee the province at the Marine Atlantic Terminal in Port aux Basques. On Sunday morning, Deer Lake RCMP received a report of a theft of gas and merchandise from White Bay Convenience located on the Trans-Canada Highway at Hampden Junction. […]
Read moreAs Hanukkah begins this evening, many members of the Jewish community are preparing to light menorahs in celebration. A public drive-in menorah lighting will take place this Sunday, December 10th at 4:00pm at the Viking Building parking lot at 136 Crosbie road. The event is being organized by the Chabad of Newfoundland, Rabbi Chanan Chernitsky […]
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The 37th annual Winter Lights Across Canada celebration takes place this evening beginning at 5:30 p.m. in St. John’s. The celebration will be held in the lobby of the Confederation Building. Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure John Abbott will join a local family from Chalker Place to activate the lights on Confederation Hill. The Winter […]
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The Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador is announcing the call for nominations in the Conception Bay East–Bell Island Provincial District. Nominations open as of 9:00 a.m. today, and will remain open until 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 12. The PC MHA for the region, David Brazil, recently announced his retirement.
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On Wednesday the Bank of Canada held the interest rate steady at five per cent. The Bank Rate is at 5¼ per cent and the deposit rate at five percent. In a statement, the Bank of Canada said that the global economy continues to slow and inflation has eased further. In the United States, growth […]
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At 11:30 pm on Wednesday evening, the RNC responded to a report of a possible impaired driver in Kilbride. Responding officers located the reported vehicle. Officers were able to stop the vehicle and conduct an impaired driving investigation. The 23-year-old male was placed under arrest and charged with refusal. The vehicle was impounded and the […]
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On Wednesday morning the RNC responded to a report of a domestic disturbance on Gillams Road in Corner Brook. A 21 Year old woman went to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. She was treated and released. As a result, a 26-year-old man was arrested and charged with assault causing bodily harm, assault with a weapon, […]
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