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NL Tech Sector on the Rise
The CEO of the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Technology and Innovation says the province's tech sector is bigger than other well-known industries like tourism, the fishery and agriculture. ...
Dec 29, 2019
Centre For Hope Nearing Completion
As the rush of the Salvation Army holiday campaigns start to filter out, the group gears up for a big year in 2020. The new Centre for Hope, currently under construction in Downtown St. John's, is abo...
Dec 29, 2019
Cab Driver Allegedly Assaulted in St. John's
A taxi driver was allegedly assaulted by a passenger in St. John's last night. Just before midnight, police responded to reports of an incident in the city centre area. A 56-year-old man was arrested ...
Dec 29, 2019
Justice Minister Says Clare's Law is Just One Step Toward Ending Domestic Violence
There are no illusions that the implementation of Clare's Law will fix all the problems surrounding intimate partner violence in the province, but if it can help just one case, the province's justice ...
Dec 29, 2019
RNC Locate Missing Woman
RNC have confirmed the location of a woman who was reported missing in St. John's since December 22. According to police, Salome Anderson has been located safe and sound. They are thanking the public ...
Dec 29, 2019
Not Enough Resources For School Integration System
The degree to which students are effectively integrated into the school system is directly related to the appropriate resources available. That's according to Teachers Union President Dean Ingram. The...
Dec 29, 2019 Dean Ingram
Canada Sits Scoreless Against Russia in World Juniors
Canada has suffered its worst loss in World Juniors history after a crushing defeat at the hands of Team Russia. Team Canada was dominated early on by Russia, allowing three goals in each of the first...
Dec 28, 2019 (Image courtesy Hockey Canada.)
NL Schools Facing Difficulties Hiring and Keeping Teachers
The recruitment and retention of some teachers in the province is proving to be a challenge. Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers' Association President Dean Ingram says the province is encountering iss...
Dec 28, 2019 (File photo: Dean Ingram, former President of the NLTA.)
Finance Minister says NL Reliance on Oil Revenue Halved and Economy Diversifying
The province's finance minister says reliance on oil for the province's revenues has dropped from close to 30 per cent to less than 15 per cent in the last five years. Tom Osborne claims the province'...
Dec 28, 2019
MusicNL Looks to Clear Up Uncertainty in the New Year
To say the past year has been one of change for MusicNL would be an understatement. The organization, which helps to promote musical talent in Newfoundland and Labrador, went through financial and str...
Dec 28, 2019
