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Government continues with integration process of school district

By Web Team — 2 years ago

The proposed amendments to the Schools Act was presented for a second reading in the House of Assembly yesterday.

If passed, the amendments will pave the way for the transition of the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District into the Provincial Government.

Changes to the Act include dissolving the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District, updating powers of the Minister to include regulatory making authority, and removing reference to a board and replacing with the Crown, or the department and the conseil scolaire as applicable.

The final stages of the integration process should be completed by the end of this year.

Mundy Pond Park to Temporary Close

By Web Team — 2 years ago

From today until Friday, Mundy Pond Park will be closed to the public.

The closure is necessary to facilitate the installation of light poles at the ballfield.

The closure applies to the dog park, skate park, ballfield and Canadian Tire Jumpstart Playground.

Access to the walking trails in the area will be maintained.

Amendments to the Change of Name Act to Allow Denial of Name Changes for Sex Offenders

By Web Team — 2 years ago

The Provincial Government is proposing changes to the legal name change process by providing the Minister of Digital Government and Service NL the authority to prohibit sex offenders from legally changing their names.

The amendments include 16 designated offences from the Criminal Code, including sexual assault, child pornography, trafficking and aggravated sexual assault.

The proposed amendments will also require criminal record checks from applicants seeking legal name changes.

Newfoundland and Labrador would become the fourth province in Canada to allow for the denial of name change applications by sex offenders.

Your Community: Promoting fishing history in St. Pierre et Miquelon

By Web Team — 2 years ago

It’s a little piece of France off the south coast of Newfoundland. St. Pierre et Miquelon has a long history with the fishery. Sharon Snow is in Your Community.

On the Mark: Mercer and Newhook to face off tonight in Montreal

By Web Team — 2 years ago

It’s the battle of Newfoundland. Our young hockey stars square off tonight in a game that has been circled on both of their calendars, as well as fans in this province. Alex Newhook, now sporting the colours of the Montreal Canadiens, will play his former minor hockey and world junior teammate, Dawson Mercer.

Their careers have inter-twined, from their minor hockey days representing this province to playing for Canada on the international stage. But, now, it’s the latest chapter in their young NHL careers. They’ve met just a few times in the NHL, and this one is special – in hockey mecca, Montreal.

Newhook, the 22-year-old from St. John’s, has a big role in Montreal and is off to a big start with three goals in his first five games, including setting up a goal late in last night’s 3-1 win over Buffalo. Mercer, from Bay Roberts, is slow out of the gate and has been held off the scoresheet through the club’s first four games. However, the tenacious forward has been incredible since breaking into the NHL. He’s been Mr. Reliability over the past three seasons – playing in his 165th-straight game tonight – a Devils record for consecutive games played.
Game time is 8:30 NL time.

Premier defends decision to write Bank of Canada asking to stop raising interest rate

By Web Team — 2 years ago

The Governor of the Bank of Canada has warned Premier Andrew Furey that asking for a freeze on interest rates could undermine the independence of the bank.

That was after Furey joined other provinces last month in asking the bank not to raise interest rates.

But today, the Premier defended his actions, saying he has no regrets.

RCMP looking for dirt bike operator who fled from officers

By Web Team — 2 years ago

Bay St. George RCMP is seeking assistance from the public in identifying the operator of a dirt bike who fled from police in Stephenville on Oct. 18. At approximately 2:30 p.m. Bay St. George RCMP was conducting school zone enforcement during pick up time near Stephenville Primary School on West Street. Police observed a red and white Honda CRF dirt bike driving on a sidewalk in front of the school during heavy vehicle and pedestrian traffic.

The officer directed the dirt bike operator to an adjacent parking lot. Instead, the operator did a “wheelie”, fled at a high rate of speed on the sidewalk in front of the school and continued through two school crosswalks.

Officers on patrol located the dirt bike a short time later and again tried to conduct a traffic stop, this time activating emergency equipment on a marked police vehicle. The operator again failed to stop. Video surveillance of the dirt bike and operator was obtained.

The dirt bike operator was wearing a dark jacket with a bright red hoodie underneath, grey pants, a blue helmet with neon yellow/green accents and dark goggles. Anyone having information on the identity of the dirt bike operator is asked to contact Bay St. George RCMP at 709-643-2118.

Arrest warrant issued for Devon Gregoire of Sheshatshiu

By Web Team — 2 years ago

An arrest warrant has been issued for 25-year-old Devon Gregoire of Sheshatshiu in relation to charges of sexual interference and sexual assault. Sheshatshiu RCMP seeks the public’s assistance in locating Gregoire, who is actively evading police. Anyone with information on his current location is asked to contact Sheshatshiu RCMP at 709-279-3001 or, to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers: #1-800-222-8477.

Bay St. George RCMP investigates theft of ATV

By Web Team — 2 years ago

Bay St. George RCMP is investigating the theft of an ATV while parked at a property in Aguathuna. The theft occurred sometime overnight between the evening of Oct. 9 and the morning of Oct. 10. The stolen quad is a camouflage green 2016 Artic Cat Alterra 700 XT with an Ontario license plate. The investigation is continuing. Anyone having information about the theft, the current location of the ATV, or the persons responsible for this crime, is asked to contact Bay St. George RCMP at 709-634-2118.

Over $2 million allocated for renovations at two schools in the province

By Web Team — 2 years ago

Contracts totaling approximately $2.4 million have been awarded for renovations to two schools in the province. A contract for $1.45 million has been awarded for the replacement of windows and doors at MacDonald Drive Elementary in St. John’s.

In Labrador, a contact valued at $938,481 has been awarded for renovations at St. Mary’s All Grade School in Mary’s Harbour.

Budget 2023 includes a historic investment in provincial highways and roads, as well as new schools and health care facilities. More than $1.1 billion has been allocated for infrastructure, including more than $127 million for new schools in Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s, Cartwright and Kenmount Terrace in St. John’s, as well as the redevelopment of the school in Pilley’s Island.

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