On Wednesday, the Bank of Canada will announce its decision on the target for the overnight rate. The rate announcement will come at 11:15 a.m. Newfoundland time. The last rate adjustment was on July 30, when the rate was held at 2.75 percent.
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Newfoundland-born author Jeff Peddle is raising a glass to celebrate the release of his debut book, ‘Rum 101 for Dummies Like Me: From George Street to the Caribbean, 600 Bottles Later.’ Part memoir, part travelogue, and part guide, the book blends humour, history, and personal storytelling. Peddle takes readers on a ‘spirited’ journey from lively […]
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On Monday evening, around 10:30 p.m., the RNC responded to a report of a weapons offence in progress in downtown St. John’s. The complainant reported that a male pointed a gun at him as he walked by. Police searched the area and located a 29-year-old male, and also located an imitation firearm in his possession. […]
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Roads are wet on the Avalon Peninsula this morning and dry across the remainder of the Island. The MV Sound of Islay will be starting the winter schedule today. The MV Kamutik W is estimated to arrive in Makkovik at 10:30 a.m. today and will be on a load and go schedule. The MV Qajaq […]
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On your way out the door this morning, it’s mostly cloudy with temperatures in the high single digits to low teens. On the Avalon Peninsula, a mix of sun and cloud is expected today with a chance of showers. Central Newfoundland areas along the west coast and the Northern Peninsula will remain cloudy with a […]
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There is another telephone scam making the rounds in this province. Residents are reminded that officials from the provincial government would never request personal banking information in exchange for money, which is the basis of the current scam. If anyone receives such a call, they are asked to immediately hang up on the caller […]
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