Innu Nation is welcoming the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision to uphold a federal bill on Indigenous jurisdiction in child and family services It was a unanimous ruling by the Supreme Court of Canada to uphold Bill C-92: an act respecting first nations, Inuit and Metis children, youth and families. The Innu nation says the decision […]
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One of two St. John’s men accused of sexually abusing a dozen young males for decades is scheduled to have his trial begin this summer. Tony Humby, 63, and Bruce Escott, 81, appeared in court via video link from prison this morning — Humby from Her Majesty’s Penitentiary and Escott from Bishop’s Falls Correctional Centre. […]
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Labrador’s largest town has released its budget for 2024. Happy valley-goose bay delivered a $15 million balanced budget late last week. Residential property taxes are increasing by 0.5 mils, bringing them from 7.25 to 7.75, while the commercial property tax will increase by 1 mil. The annual water and sewer tax will also increase by […]
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Police are looking for your help in locating a missing woman on the West Coast. 32-year-old Shana Norma Young, was last seen in the area of Ocean Drive in Stephenville Crossing on Friday. Young is described as 5 foot 1 inch tall, 130 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing […]
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After several calls of a suspicious vehicle in the area of Freshwater Road in St. John’s on Sunday night, RNC pulled over a 40-year-old driver to find he had over $40,000 in outstanding fines, a suspended license, no insurance and expired registration. The driver was ticketed, his vehicle was impounded and was then released to […]
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Legendary blues musician Denis Parker has passed away. He was 78. Parker, who led the province’s music association for decades, was a pinnacle of this provinces music industry with decades of important contributions. Parker served as executive director of Music NL from 1996 until 2014. His passing was confirmed over this past weekend. Today, many […]
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Stella’s Circle will be hosting their annual Pancake Breakfast for Homelessness tomorrow from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. at Gower Street United Church on Queen’s Road. “Join Stella’s Circle and our social enterprise, the Hungry Heart Café, as we host our annual Pancake Breakfast for Homelessness fundraiser. All funds raised support the important and impactful […]
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Bay Roberts RCMP is investigating a theft from a Lay’s Delivery Truck in Bay Roberts which occurred sometime between 4:00 p.m. on January 7 and the morning of January 8, 2024. Just before 5:00 a.m. on January 8, RCMP received the report of a theft from a delivery truck which had been parked on Bishop’s […]
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The province has introduced two initiatives to improve access to early learning and child care services. Minister of Education made the announcement at Riddles and Rhymes Daycare in St. Anthony last week. The first measure will increase the minimum enrolment threshold for regulated child care centres participating in the Operating Grant Program. This change will […]
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Today is the start of Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week across Newfoundland and Labrador. The week recognizes educational staff including teachers, administrators, IRTs, TLAs, and counsellors. The NL Federation of School Councils provided a few ideas and suggestions to assist with the celebration of Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week.
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