Finance Minister Siobhan Coady revealed Friday she will release the fall fiscal update Oct. 31. She made the comments during a taping of NTV’s Issues & Answers, airing Sunday at 12:30 NDT, noon ADT.
Money was announced today by two levels of government, to help Newfoundland and Labrador’s growing film industry.
More than $2 million dollars has been earmarked for Newfoundlands Independent Filmmakers Co-Operative, as well a Picture N.L. this afternoon both groups shared how they plan on using this funding.
With the housing crisis dominating headlines lately, the Home Again Furniture bank hosted its second Heads Without Beds campaign last night. NTV’s Becky Daley tells us more.
The provincial government says it’s changing its plans to open a new urgent care centre in the metro region.
That’s after all bids to build the centre came in heavily over budget.
NTV’s Ben Cleary has the latest in this report.
Some communities in the province are receiving news today that their local BMO branches might be closing.
As NTV’s Colleen Lewis explains, the news isn’t going over well.
The Grand Chief and Deputy Grand Chief of Innu Nation and the Chiefs of Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation and Mushuau Innu First Nation today informed Premier Furey, the Nunatsiavut Government and Indigenous leaders on the island of Newfoundland that the Innu Nation will no longer participate in the Premier’s Indigenous Round Table.
The Innu leaders say they have concluded that the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador under Premier Furey will not fairly address the concerns the Innu have repeatedly expressed about NCC, and about the conflict of interest and bias of Minister Lisa Dempster, the Minister responsible for Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation for the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is advising the public that emergency services at Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre on Bell Island will be temporarily closed due to human resource challenges. The closure will be:
In case of emergency: Patients with a medical emergency who require an ambulance should call 911. Those who feel they have a serious or urgent medical problem should proceed to their nearest emergency department. If you are unsure if you should go to the emergency department, please call the 811 HealthLine.
A man originally from this province is hoping to bring a test that improves the accuracy of detecting prostate cancer, to Newfoundland and Labrador.
Dr. Desmond Pink is the Chief Scientific Officer of Alberta-based company Nanostics. The group has developed the ‘ClarityDX prostate test’, which is a non-invasive blood test, meant to accurately predict clinically significant (aggressive) prostate cancer after an abnormal PSA and/or digital rectal exam.
The goal is to reduce the number of unnecessary prostate biopsies, says Dr. Pink, that can often have negative side effects. He says an estimated 35 per cent of unnecessary prostate biopsies could be avoided by using this test.
Right now the blood test is available as a private pay test, but the company is hoping to change that. It is currently available in Alberta, but the group says their goal is to make this product more widely available in Canada.
The French Ship Monge, operated by the French Navy, designated A601, is an impressive vessel with a length of approximately 225 meters (738 feet) and a displacement of around 21,500 tons. This substantial size enables the ship to carry advanced tracking systems, telemetry equipment, and radar facilities, making it a formidable presence on the seas. Its spacious design accommodates a diverse range of scientific and military instruments, allowing for precise data collection and analysis during experiments and missile tests. This extensive capacity underscores the Monge’s pivotal role as a floating laboratory and a cornerstone of France’s naval capabilities.
The vessel serves as a versatile floating platform with both scientific and military applications. Primarily, it supports and monitors missile tests, ensuring the precision of defense systems. Equipped with advanced radar facilities, the Monge contributes significantly to France’s national security efforts. Additionally, the vessel functions as a floating laboratory, conducting scientific experiments related to meteorology, oceanography, and geophysics. Its international collaborations emphasize its role as a hub for shared knowledge and research endeavors, showcasing its impact on both scientific exploration and military technology.
RCMP in Port aux Basques are investigating two recently reported thefts and are seeking assistance from the public.
On October 13, 2023, police received a report of an overnight theft that occurred sometime between the evening of October 12 and the morning of October 13, 2023. Twenty-one bundles of roofing shingles were stolen from a commercial structure on Route 408 in Cape Ray.
On October 12, 2023, police received a report of a theft of a number of items from Matador Mining located on Gold Mine Road in Isle Aux Morts. The theft could have occurred anytime since June 2023. The following items were stolen from the property:
The investigations are continuing.
Anyone having knowledge of either of these crimes, the persons responsible, or the location of stolen property is asked to contact Channel-Port aux Basques RCMP or, to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers.
