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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.

Central Nursing Schools Open

By Colleen Lewis — 2 years ago

On Wednesday and Thursday this week, two school of nursing sites will open in Grand Falls-Windsor and Gander.

The opportunity means students in Central now have a chance to get their Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and become an RN, while staying closer to home. Government is hoping the schools will make a positive difference to the number of nurses available through the province and the region.

Good driving conditions across the province

By Kyle Brookings — 2 years ago

Roads across the province are bare and dry for most areas with good visibility.

There are a few wet sections on the Great Northern Peninsula and southeastern Labrador.

The MV Kamutik W is in service but off schedule. Departure will be load and go. Other provincial ferries and Marine Atlantic are operating on time.

There are no delays at the St. John’s International Airport, Gander International Airport, or Deer Lake Regional Airport.

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.

Teen pleads guilty to aggravated assault in Prince of Wales Collegiate attack

By Rosie Mullaley — 2 years ago

A teenager pleaded guilty to aggravated assault for an attack on a student at Prince of Wales Collegiate last March. The teen is one of five people charged in the incident. NTV’s Rosie Mullaley reports.

No election before Christmas, Premier says after State-of-the-Province address

By Beth Penney — 2 years ago

There will be no provincial election before Christmas. That was just one of the messages from Premier Andrew Furey at his annual state of the province address. NTV’s Beth Penney reports.

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.

Tent City expands to Colonial Building

By Becky Daley — 2 years ago

The Tent City on Confederation Hill remains in place, but now has expanded to another location in Downtown St. John’s. NTV’s Becky Daley reports.

Affordable housing more difficult to find in Corner Brook

By Don Bradshaw — 2 years ago

The rate of homelessness in the Corner Brook area has been climbing steadily in recent months.

The community is concerned the level of affordable housing is nowhere near what’s required to meet a growing demand. NTV’s Don Bradshaw has more.

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