2 years ago
Working Opportunities Program Removing Barriers to Training and Employment
In November of 2023, the Provincial Government launched a new Poverty Reduction Plan to improve the overall well-being of people in this province. The plan included a commitment to develop programming to help Income Support and other non-Employment Insurance (EI) eligible individuals secure meaningful and stable employment. Today, applications are being accepted for the new […]
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2 years ago
Medicals for Senior Drivers Available Virtually
The Department of Health and Community Services, in partnership with NL Health Services, is expanding the coverage for drivers’ medical examinations for eligible seniors to include exams performed through the Newfoundland and Labrador Virtual Care Program. Residents aged 75 years or older who do not have a primary care provider and are registered on Patient […]
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2 years ago
FFAW slams federal government over Northern cod decision; says DFO minister reneged on 40-year commitment
The FFAW is fuming over the federal government’s decision this morning, alleging Ottawa “abandoned Newfoundland and Labrador and threw out a decades-long commitment promising the first 115,000t of Northern cod to inshore groups.” Earlier today – after 30 years since Ottawa announced a moratorium that shut down this province’s cod industry – the federal government […]
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2 years ago
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Jurisdiction Expansion Effective June 30
Effective Sunday, June 30, at 12:01 a.m. the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary will be the new police of jurisdiction for the municipalities of Cox’s Cove, Gilliams, Humber Arm South, Hughes Brook, Irishtown-Summerside, Lark Harbour, Little Rapids, McIvers, Meadows, Pasadena, Steady Brook and York Harbour. All residents with ongoing files reported to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police […]
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