Local News from Thursday, June 26th, 2025

Meanwhile, Byrne says the government of NL has very little confidence in the Canadian Taxpayers Federation because members of the CTF, particularly small businesses, need and want people to come and work.

Cpl Jolene Garland says those responsible for such actions can face charges.

This after a report was filed under the Misconduct Policy of the Ecclesiastical Province of Canada.

Paul Pike is the Lead Cultural Outreach Officer with Qalipu First Nations and says Mi’kmaq people have always held “mawiomis,”  or gatherings, which traditionally would have been a time for marriages or to reconnect with relatives.

Hanrahan says without effective planning, spending continues at near record levels and by March of this year, the average agency nurse cost over $400,000 annually – typically working more hours as overtime, resulting in less service for the money spent when compared to staff.

Mayor Jim Parsons says mail in ballots became a reality for the city in 2021 during the Covid pandemic, but only 484 votes were cast that way.

Regional Librarian Sandra Harnum says there was a good turnout last weekend but kids can still sign up for the summer reading program.

With warmer temperatures, residents can expect to see pedestrians and bicyclists, more frequent activity near roadways, and an overall higher volume of traffic.

The laser, which was blue in color, was held in place for 10-15 seconds and caused temporary visual interference to the pilot.