Immigration spaces have now doubled in this province.
Minister Gerry Byrne says the population of this province has increased by 12 thousand in the last year, largely due to immigrants. He says the agreement with the Federal Government had to change, raising the number of spaces from 1500 to over 3000 newcomers to our province each year. Minister Byrne says immigrants are also bringing skills, like health care.
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Impaired driver narrowly misses two RNC officers at a check point near Cook's Brook
The 63-year-old driver appeared to be impaired and failed tests at roadside and RNC headquarters in Corner Brook.
Corner Brook city hall hosts "respectful" budget consultation, budget coming down on December 8th
Councillor Donna Luther is on the Finance Committee and says 13 people brought their comments to the floor, representing groups like Qalipu First Nations, the Yacht club, the Coalition for Housing and Homelessness, business and the general public.
44th annual Gingerbread House opens tomorrow at the Valley Mall
Mall Manager Tammy Joyce says it all started over a cup of coffee with former Mall Manager Vernon Ellsworth and Dr. Noel Murphy, who wanted to do something for the community by giving back and the Gingerbread House started.
RCMP arrest Tanner Alexander after theft of liquor at a Stephenville store
Bay St. George RCMP say they got a call around 7 o’clock Friday (November 7th) from the Prince Rupert Drive location.
Assessment underway after last week's weather pounded a grounded cargo ship in Lark Harbour
The Coast Guard's Bruce English says on Sunday the sea was rolling in at four metres and the vessel was pounded by large seas and a lot of energy for two days last week.
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