Province rectifying teachers’ pay after ‘serious problem’ distributing payroll
A government error resulted in the province’s teachers not getting paid on time this week. Finance Minister Siobhan Coady released a statement saying the problem is being fixed. “There was a serious problem last evening with the distribution of teachers’ payroll that is being immediately rectified today,” the minister said. “In some cases, it has […]
Read moreUpdate on Healthcare Services During Active Forest Fire in Churchill Falls
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services advises the public that although the Churchill Falls Community Clinic remains closed, healthcare services continue to be available to residents in the Labrador-Grenfell Zone at sites throughout the zone. The Labrador West Health Centre and Labrador Health Centre in Happy Valley-Goose Bay are open and operating in an “Elevated State […]
Read morePolice deploy pepper spray to subdue wanted woman
On Wednesday evening the RNC in St. John’s observed a wanted 21-year-old female walking in the downtown area. Police attempted to arrest the female, but she began fighting. Officers deployed pepper spray in an attempt to take the female into custody. As a result of the interaction with police, she now faces additional charges of […]
Read moreCruise ship to visit St. John’s today
The Ocean Endeavour, operated by Adventure Canada, will visit the port of St. John’s today. The ship is expected to arrive around 8:00 a.m. It carries up to 195 passengers. It is currently on a 12-day cruise with stops in St. John’s, Sable Island, Cape Breton, Charlottown, Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Francois, and Saint-Pierre, France.
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