3 years ago
Provincial cabinet minister Derrick Bragg passes away
Provincial cabinet minister Derrick Bragg has died of cancer at the age of 59. Born and raised in the small town of Greenspond, Bragg spent decades as the town manager and fire chief. In 2015, Bragg entered provincial politics, elected as the MHA for Fogo Island-Cape Freels. Two years later, Bragg was appointed to cabinet, […]
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3 years ago
Newfoundland and Labrador sees over seven per cent increase in disability rates
There is new data on disability rates in Canada and it places this province near the top for those who need to access this. Statistics Canada gathered data for the year 2022, releasing it recently after its research. National figures show from 2017 to 2022, the disability rate rose in all provinces and most of […]
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3 years ago
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner Marks Data Privacy Week
This week is Data Privacy Week. Data Privacy Day is celebrated each year on January 28 and has now expanded to a week of initiatives creating awareness about the importance of privacy and the protection of personal information. To celebrate the week, the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner is highlighting two joint resolutions […]
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3 years ago
St. John’s considering text amendment to Daycare Centre regulations
The City of St. John’s is considering a text amendment to the Development Regulations, that would amend the Daycare Centre regulations to bring them more in line with the requirements and terminology used by the Province. This would allow Family Child Care Services as a Permitted Use within various residential zones, and allow Daycare Centre […]
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