2 years ago
A bit of an unsettled forecast for the Island, while much cooler weather invades Labrador
The weather across the Big Land will turn much cooler overnight, and wind speeds will slacken behind a cold front. The combination of these two things, plus the rain, should allow firefighters to get a better handle on the fire burning near Churchill Falls. That fire burned as far north as the reservoir north of […]
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2 years ago
Minor injuries reported after car strikes pole on Harbour Drive
The driver of a car who struck a pole on Harbour Drive on Wednesday afternoon reportedly suffered only minor injuries in the crash. Crews were called to Harbour Drive, near Becks Cove, shortly after 3:30 p.m.. The driver of an eastbound car had crossed oncoming lanes before going over the sidewalk and striking a utility […]
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2 years ago
Man facing multiple charges involving three vehicle thefts across policing jurisdictions
Forty-year-old Corey Benoit is facing multiple charges involving three stolen vehicles. The (RNC received a report of a stolen vehicle from Labrador City on June 18. Benoit was quickly identified and the vehicle description was shared with the RCMP as information indicated that he had left RNC jurisdiction. On June 20, Forteau RCMP located the […]
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2 years ago
Provincial Government Congratulates Avoca Collegiate in Badger for Inclusive Education Award
The Honourable Krista Lynn Howell, Minister of Education, is pleased to congratulate the Inclusion Canada NL 2024 Inclusive Education Award recipient, Avoca Collegiate in Badger. The award is presented each year to a K-12 school in the province that has shown exceptional spirit in creating a school that is welcoming and inclusive for students with […]
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2 years ago
Working Opportunities Program Removing Barriers to Training and Employment
In November of 2023, the Provincial Government launched a new Poverty Reduction Plan to improve the overall well-being of people in this province. The plan included a commitment to develop programming to help Income Support and other non-Employment Insurance (EI) eligible individuals secure meaningful and stable employment. Today, applications are being accepted for the new […]
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2 years ago
Medicals for Senior Drivers Available Virtually
The Department of Health and Community Services, in partnership with NL Health Services, is expanding the coverage for drivers’ medical examinations for eligible seniors to include exams performed through the Newfoundland and Labrador Virtual Care Program. Residents aged 75 years or older who do not have a primary care provider and are registered on Patient […]
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2 years ago
FFAW slams federal government over Northern cod decision; says DFO minister reneged on 40-year commitment
The FFAW is fuming over the federal government’s decision this morning, alleging Ottawa “abandoned Newfoundland and Labrador and threw out a decades-long commitment promising the first 115,000t of Northern cod to inshore groups.” Earlier today – after 30 years since Ottawa announced a moratorium that shut down this province’s cod industry – the federal government […]
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2 years ago
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Jurisdiction Expansion Effective June 30
Effective Sunday, June 30, at 12:01 a.m. the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary will be the new police of jurisdiction for the municipalities of Cox’s Cove, Gilliams, Humber Arm South, Hughes Brook, Irishtown-Summerside, Lark Harbour, Little Rapids, McIvers, Meadows, Pasadena, Steady Brook and York Harbour. All residents with ongoing files reported to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police […]
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