Municipalities throughout the province are wondering where the money is.
Municipalities NL hosted a packed symposium in Gander last week. Corner Brook Mayor Jim Parsons says municipalities depend a lot on multi-year funding for projects and the money is late coming this year. He says this means delays with projects like paving. Mayor Parsons says a little more consistency is needed with funding programs so communities can get the money on time and make plans accordingly.
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Newly established Harrys River Nature Reserve in Stephenville Crossing protects 118 hectares
The river winds through the reserve, connecting Georges Lake to the St. George’s River Estuary and provides key spawning grounds for Atlantic salmon.
NLC reports decrease of $3.8M for the third quarter but cannabis sales are up 4.5%
President and CEO Bruce Keating explains the decrease is because of bigger expenses from higher cannabis commissions paid out and lower beer commissions.
RCMP NL says roadway fatalities down 50 percent in 2025
Seven of the fatalities took place on the Trans-Canada Highway, with the other eight on secondary roads and three were categorized as moose-vehicle collisions.
NL reaches agreement for first standalone offshore oil and gas development since Hebron
Wakeham says a key part of the agreement is $200 million in fabrication funds, which will be used to secure capital to build a large floating dry dock at Bull Arm.
NLTA president Dale Lambe says this week's Throne Speech "had no substance" for education
He says, “What happens in our schools is reflected in our communities and what happens in our communities is reflected in our schools. ”
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