3 years ago
RNC expands to Massey Drive and Mount Moriah, effective Feb. 1
On Feb. 1, the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary will be the new police of jurisdiction for the communities of Massey Drive and Mount Moriah. In August 2023, John Hogan, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, announced that the RNC would be expanding its jurisdiction in western Newfoundland. This first phase of expansion will be […]
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3 years ago
Metrobus ridership hits a new record
Public transit ridership in the greater St. John’s area has not only exceeded pre-pandemic levels,but has reached a record high with close to five-million rides in 2023. The St. John’s Transportation Commission (Metrobus) recorded 4,759,834 rides in 2023 a 35 per cent increase compared to 2022 and a 45 per cent increase compared to the […]
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3 years ago
Provincial Government Proceeds with the Next Phase of Oil and Gas Asset Review
The provincial government is proceeding with the third phase of the review of the province’s current offshore oil and gas interests. Specific focus will be on the province’s 4.9 per cent equity position in Hebron, 8.7 per cent equity position in the Hibernia Southern Extension, five per cent equity position in the White Rose Extension […]
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3 years ago
Additional Improvements for Medical Transportation Assistance
On Monday, Minister of Labrador Affairs Lisa Dempster provided additional details on improvements for patients who avail of the Medical Transportation Assistance Program. Residents in the Labrador-Grenfell Health Zone can receive a new 85 per cent flight assistance rate for anyone travelling in and out of the province with airfare costs greater than $8,000 over […]
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