Skyrocketing costs force province back to drawing board in designing new penitentiary
It’s back to the drawing board for government in its quest to replace the aging Her Majesty’s Penitentiary. Skyrocketing construction costs have forced the province to look for a new design. NTV’S David Salter has tonight’s top story.
Read moreProvince to receive equalization payments from Ottawa for the first time since 2008
Newfoundland and Labrador will receive an equalization payment from Ottawa, for the first time in more than 15 years, totalling about $218 million dollars. While we are “Have Not” once again, the Federal Equalization Program is meant to address fiscal disparities among provinces. Finance Minister Siobhan Coady says total major transfers to this province from […]
Read moreCandidates wait for by-election call in Conception Bay East-Bell Island
No date has been set for the provincial by-election in Conception Bay East-Bell Island, but that hasn’t stopped the three major political parties from naming their candidates. NTV’s Ben Cleary reports.
Read moreOttawa and province announce $13 million to combat gender-based violence
Ottawa and the province announced over $13 million Friday to help community groups combat gender-based violence. NTV’s Bailey Howard reports.
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