3 years ago
Officials thank workers to mark Labour Day
People across the province are taking advantage of the last long weekend of this summer, but of course Labour Day Weekend is a time to reflect on the achievements of workers. Minister Responsible For Labour Bernard Davis says he is thanking workers in Newfoundland and Labrador on this Labour Day Weekend, for their important contributions […]
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3 years ago
MHA says bus ride for some students at Newtown Elementary will double this fall
With back to school on the minds of many this weekend, parents are expressing concern that the length of time their children will be on the school bus this year, has reportedly doubled. Independent MHA for Mount Pearl-Southlands Paul Lane says he has heard from irate parents, who say they have young kids who live […]
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3 years ago
Update: Mount Pearl fire causes significant damage; displaces seven
A fire in Mount Pearl on Saturday afternoon caused significant damage to two homes and has displaced seven people. Multiple reports of the fire started coming into St. John’s Regional Fire Department (SJRFD) shortly after 2:00 p.m.. When fire crews arrived on the scene they found heavy smoke and fire coming from half of a […]
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3 years ago
Progress being made filling teacher vacancies in rural areas, says Education Minister
Thousands of kids are heading back to the classroom this week in Newfoundland and Labrador after summer vacation. It’s the first back to school season for Krista Lynn Howell, as Minister of Education. One of the top priorities is making sure there are enough teachers to fill positions in the province. Howell says there was […]
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