Newfoundland and Labrador unemployment rate hits historic low
It’s a number never seen before in this province – at least since records have been kept since the mid-1970s. According to Statistics Canada numbers released this week, Newfoundland and Labrador’s unemployment rate has dipped below double digits – now sitting at 8.8%. Newfoundland and Labrador’s unemployment rate fell 1.4 percentage points, from 10.2 per cent […]
Read moreNewhook signs four-year, $11.6 million deal with Montreal Canadiens
Montreal Canadiens fans got a first glimpse of Alex Newhook in the red, white and blue Monday. The talented young forward was seen training in Boston, preparing for the new season, and the 22-year-old was proudly donning his new colors with the Montreal Canadiens. He was debuting his number 15, which was once worn by […]
Read moreMarine Atlantic registers name for new vessel
Marine Atlantic has registered the name of its new vessel which will join the fleet next year. The Crown Corporation says this new vessel name pays tribute to Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.The new vessel name announced today is Ala’suinu – a name that means traveller in Mi’kmaq. The new energy efficient vessel is […]
Read morePremier Furey hopes Federal Government will pause Clean Fuel Regulations
New clean fuel regulations took effect on Canada Day, making the price at the pumps a little more expensive. Now, Premier Andrew Furey is rallying with other Atlantic Canadian Preimers, to pause the tax hike. NTV’s Ben Cleary has more in this report.
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