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Newfoundland Power Responds to Customer Service System Concerns
Newfoundland Power is responding to concerns raised by the Consumer Advocate Dennis Browne about a $31-million upgrade to their Customer Service System. Browne argues that there was no public hearing ...
Apr 18, 2021
MP Doesn't Believe Travel to Ottawa for Parliament Will Resume Anytime Soon
One of the province's seven MPs doesn't believe they will be making trips to Ottawa to participate in Parliament any time soon. Federal government proceedings largely moved to an online setting last y...
Apr 18, 2021
Over $170,000 Announced in Tourism and Hospitality Funding
The local tourism industry received a boost earlier this week as the province announced over $171,000 for various tourism and hospitality operations. The province's tourism sector has been hit hard by...
Apr 18, 2021
Coalition for Democratic Reform NL Holding First Meeting of the Year
With the concerns surrounding Newfoundland and Labrador's drawn-out election process still fresh in mind, a meeting is being held next Saturday to discuss electoral reform. The Coalition for Democrati...
Apr 18, 2021
Federal Support for Air Canada a "Win-Win" for Customers Waiting on Refunds, says Advocate
A local advocate for the air passenger bill of rights says he is pleased with a recent $5.9-billion deal between the federal government and Air Canada. That deal includes refunds for passengers who ha...
Apr 18, 2021
Newly Formed Seafood Enterprises Association to Represent Inshore Fish Harvesters
A new organization is being formed with the purpose of becoming the "independent voice" of the province's licensed commercial inshore fish harvesters. The Seafood Enterprises Association of Newfoundla...
Apr 18, 2021
Young Driver Taken to Hospital After Vehicle Goes Over Embankment in Mount Pearl
A 19-year-old was taken to hospital after a vehicle descended over an embankment in Mount Pearl early Sunday morning. Shortly before 1 a.m., the RNC along with the St. John's Regional Fire Department ...
Apr 18, 2021
St. John's Updates Accessibility Guidelines for Pedestrian Mall
The City of St. John's has updated its accessibility guidelines for businesses planning to use outdoor space during the spring and summer season. Business owners planning to build outdoor areas, or pa...
Apr 18, 2021
System Upgrades to Improve Transit Payment Options and Data Collection in Capital City
Changes are coming to how users pay for Metrobus and GoBus services in the capital city. Yesterday, over $4.9-million was announced for infrastructure projects in the metro area. Included in that is m...
Apr 17, 2021
Federation of School Councils Searching for "Happy Medium" as Concerns Over Learning Models Persist
High school students across the province returned to the classroom part time and one of the big challenges now is trying to find a happy medium for students. That's according to Don Coombs, President ...
Apr 17, 2021
