With continued uncertainty on how tariffs will impact the economy, The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate steady at 2.75 per cent today. Economists and financial markets had expected the second consecutive hold. Today marked the start of new 50 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports into the United States — […]
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The Marystown Volunteer Fire Department is the latest recipient of the KENWOOD Cares $15,000 communications equipment grant. Located in the heart of Marystown, the department serves approximately 5,400 residents. Their coveragealso extends to the neighbouring towns of Jean de Baie, Rock Harbour, Spanish Room, and Beau Bois, with aid agreements in place for Baine Harbour, […]
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Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality Sherry Gambin-Walsh has announced a call for proposals for the 2025 Community Violence Prevention Grants Program. Projects must be related to community-based violence prevention, to a maximum request of $50,000. Consideration will be given to proposals that focus on building community support networks, especially at the regional and […]
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There will be a cruise ship on the east coast and the west coast of the province today. In St. John’s, the Silver Dawn with 660 passengers is scheduled to arrive in port at 8:00 a.m. and will leave at 6:00 p.m. In Corner Brook, the Carnival Pride will be in port from 9:00 a.m. […]
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Roads this morning are bare and dry across the entire province. Visibility is reduced on the Burin Peninsula due to some areas of fog. Otherwise, visibility is good across the province. Marine Atlantic and provincial ferries are operating on time. At the St. John’s International Airport, Air Canada Flight 1521 is delayed. Flights in Gander […]
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At 3:04 a.m. this morning the RNC attempted to stop a stolen vehicle on Pitt’s Memorial Drive in Mount Pearl. The driver refused to stop for police. Officers were able to locate the stolen vehicle in a nearby parking lot. The male driver got out and fled on foot. K9 assisted in tracking and arresting […]
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At around 1:00 a.m. this morning, the RNC in Labrador West attempted to stop a vehicle near Grenfell Drive in Wabush after the vehicle swerved into oncoming traffic and toward a marked police vehicle. The driver failed to stop and fled from police at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was located a second […]
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