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9 months ago
News, Politics

Province provides its first fall fiscal and economic update; deficit now projected at $948 million

Finance minister Craig Pardy released the new government’s first fall Fiscal and Economic Update since the October election. In the first part of his update, Pardy confirmed that the province’s fiscal situation is more challenging than what was previously forecast in Budget 2025. The provincial deficit is now projected at $948 million, compared to the […]

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9 months ago
News, Politics

Provincial deficit projected to rise to almost $1 billion in fall fiscal update

In his first fall fiscal update, Finance Minister Craig Pardy is projecting the provincial deficit to rise to almost $1 billion. The provincial deficit is now projected at $948 million, compared to the $372 million forecast in Budget 2025. But Pardy also says across multiple economic indicators, Newfoundland and Labrador’s economy is performing better than […]

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9 months ago
News

Downed power lines in Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove

Residents are advised that downed wires have been reported at the following locations: Lower Road: near civic numbers 111 and 112, on both sides of the road Doran’s Lane: near civic number 76, where a wire is across the road. Newfoundland Power has been notified and will be responding to investigate and address the situation. […]

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9 months ago
Justice, News

RNC responding to lunch-hour collision

The RNC are responding to a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Topsail Road and St. Thomas Line in Paradise.  As a result, Topsail Road will be closed in both directions in the area. Topsail Road traffic is being rerouted through Duff’s Crescent. Motorists are advised to use an alternate route and to expect […]

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9 months ago
Justice, News

Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP responds to disturbance, officer assaulted

Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP has laid a criminal charge of assault on a police officer against 46-year-old Peter Gregoire of Natuashish. Gregoire resisted arrest as an officer responded to a disturbance inside a local restaurant. At approximately 4:12 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 12, an officer with Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP responded to a disturbance inside […]

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9 months ago
Justice, News

Mounties charge woman with theft of vehicle and mischief

RCMP on the Northern Peninsula are pursuing Criminal Code charges against a 21-year-old woman in relation to the theft of a motor vehicle on Thursday from the Port Saunders area and a suspicious fire on Friday in Rocky Harbour. Just before 10:00 p.m. on Dec. 11, officers responded to a call about a vehicle stolen from a […]

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9 months ago
News

Groundbreaking ceremony to mark start of Habitat for Humanity build in Mount Pearl

The City of Mount Pearl, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity and the provincial government, is launching a new affordable housing project to support families in our community. A groundbreaking ceremony will be held on Wednesday at 2 p.m. at 11 Glendale Avenue, the future site of Habitat for Humanity’s latest build. The project is […]

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9 months ago
Justice, News

Public cautioned about telephone scam targeting seniors

The province is advising seniors and their families that a telephone scam has been reported in Newfoundland and Labrador. The caller claims to be calling on behalf of Premier Tony Wakeham and asks the recipient to share their banking information in order to receive a senior’s bonus. The provincial government or Premier Wakeham’s office would never […]

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9 months ago
News

Canada Post says Santa’s letters are getting through

According to Canada Post, millions of little Canadians who write to Santa with their wish lists will get a response this year. A month-long strike by over 50,000 postal workers last year meant Santa couldn’t respond to letters, but don’t worry kids, Santa is reading every one. Canada Post spokesman Phil Legault says more than […]

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9 months ago
Justice, News

Police arrest man for impaired operation, impound vehicle

Bay St. George RCMP charged a 34-year-old man with impaired operation and refusal to comply with a demand early Saturday morning. The vehicle he was driving — which had been taken without the owner’s permission — was seized by police and impounded. On Dec. 13, at approximately 1:37 a.m., officers responded to a call at […]

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