2 years ago
Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate for first time in more than four years
The Bank of Canada has cut its overnight rate by 25 basis points, a move not seen since the beginning of the pandemic. Wednesday’s announcement puts the policy rate at 4.75 per cent, down from the 5 per cent it has been sitting at since July of last year. The bank began raising its key […]
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2 years ago
Missing man safely located by RCMP service dog
A missing 71-year-old man was safely located by RCMP Police Service Dog (PSD) Kaos early Tuesday. Just before 5:00 a.m., Holyrood RCMP received the report of a missing person near Soldier’s Pond. A man who was staying at a nearby cabin departed the cabin earlier in the night and had not returned. RCMP PSD Kaos and […]
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2 years ago
Memorial University reopens application process for nursing satellite sites
Memorial University has reopened the application process for its Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program at its three satellite sites for residents. Successful applicants can study in either Gander, Grand Falls-Windsor or Happy Valley-Goose Bay this upcoming fall. Applications are open until June 14. New applicants will receive a new $8,000 tuition incentive during the […]
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2 years ago
Mount Pearl Awards Contract for New Community Centre
The City of Mount Pearl awarded a $15,547,218 contract to JMJ Holdings Ltd. to design and build a new community centre at the Team Gushue Sports Complex. The need for a new community hub was identified in the City’s 2019 Recreation Master Plan. The study suggested a new facility was necessary to replace the aging Park […]
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