2 years ago
Child Benefits to be Paid on Wednesday; Payment Part of Increase in Child Benefit
Beginning Wednesday, low-income families with children in the province will see an increase in the benefits they receive. Eligible parents will see increased amounts included with their March 20, 2024 Canada Child Benefit, including a retroactive amount for January-March 2024. As announced on Nov. 8, the province has increased the Newfoundland and Labrador Child Benefit […]
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2 years ago
Inflation in Canada down in February
Canada’s annual inflation rate fell to 2.8 per cent last month, amid sharp declines in cellular and internet services as well as slower grocery price growth. That’s according to Statistics Canada, which released its February consumer price index report this morning.According to a CTV news report, the federal agency says prices for wireless services were […]
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2 years ago
Police charge man with multiple offences following traffic stop and seizure of contraband tobacco
Forty-year-old Martin Racine was arrested by Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP on Sunday, following a traffic stop where a quantity of cash and contraband tobacco were located. The routine traffic stop occurred just before 8:00 p.m. Police located and seized the following items: The vehicle was also seized. Racine was arrested and charged with the following: The […]
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2 years ago
Provincial Government Recognizes Education Week in Newfoundland and Labrador
Today, the Honourable Krista Lynn Howell, Minister of Education, recognized March 18 – 22 as Education Week in Newfoundland and Labrador. The theme this year is Planting Positivity. Minister Howell was joined by Trent Langdon, President of the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers Association (NLTA), in signing a proclamation to declare the week. Education Week is […]
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