The provincial government is proceeding with the third phase of the review of the province’s current offshore oil and gas interests. Specific focus will be on the province’s 4.9 per cent equity position in Hebron, 8.7 per cent equity position in the Hibernia Southern Extension, five per cent equity position in the White Rose Extension […]
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On Monday, Minister of Labrador Affairs Lisa Dempster provided additional details on improvements for patients who avail of the Medical Transportation Assistance Program. Residents in the Labrador-Grenfell Health Zone can receive a new 85 per cent flight assistance rate for anyone travelling in and out of the province with airfare costs greater than $8,000 over […]
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A 47-year-old male from Corner Brook was arrested Monday afternoon following a theft at a business in Murphy Square in Corner Brook. The RNC was called to a report of a shoplifter at a business. Responding officers learned that the male had taken several items and fled from the area before the store was able […]
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Special Ballot voting is now open in the district of Conception Bay East – Bell Island. Residents in the district can request a vote by mail Special Ballot kit by visiting the Elections Newfoundland and Labrador website or they may vote in person at any of the office locations. Offices are located in St. John’s, […]
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On the Avalon Peninsula, Burin Peninsula, and South Coast roads are bare with icy sections. Roads are snow-covered from Traytown to Notre Dame Junction and areas to the north. Roads from Corner Brook to Stephenville are snow-covered with icy sections. There are also a few snow-covered areas on the Great Northern Peninsula. Visibility is good […]
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THIS ALERT HAS BEEN MODIFIED AND IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT The Environment and Climate Change Canada Weather Office in Gander has issued a Special Weather Statement for the following areas from late Wednesday into early Thursday morning: Snow and strong winds are expected to develop over southwestern Newfoundland Wednesday evening, then spread northward through […]
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As of June 1, 2024, all high-cost credit lenders must be licensed to operate in the province. These high-cost credit lenders differ from typical financial institutions such as banks, credit unions and payday lenders, and offer installment loans at high interest rates. Under new regulations, lenders will be required to comply with the Consumer Protection […]
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The provincial government is leasing an entire St. John’s hotel to provide transitional housing for people experiencing homelessness. It was part of a double announcement to deal with the housing crisis, offering permanent and temporary solutions. NTV’s David Salter reports.
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Special Ballot voting is now available in the district of Conception Bay East – Bell Island. 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 the office locations: Both offices are open for Special Ballot voting during […]
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