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St. John's · St. John'sLake Melville MHA Perry Trimper told VOCM News late Friday night that the fire broke out in a ceramic shop on the base and as crews from the town, 5 Wing Goose Bay and SERCO, were attending to the scene, the fire had spread to the abandoned air traffic tower. A command centre has been set up at the town hall, and the north side, which is mainly made up of abandoned industrial buildings, has been evacuated. Many of the buildings involved date to…See the Story
Officials Set Up Command Centre in Response to Major Fire in HVGB
St. John's · St. John'sA new benefit for persons with disabilities is not being met with much fanfare from advocates. The benefit will be for up to $200 per month, but only people who qualify for the disability tax credit are eligible. The Coalition of Persons with Disabilities Newfoundland and Labrador worries about that particular criterion, as it will leave some being denied the money. Inclusion Canada believed that the payment would amount to much more than $200…See the Story
COD-NL Less Than Enthused with Disability Tax Credit
St. John's · St. John'sIt’s a sure sign of spring despite this week’s weather. Parks NL has announced it will open its campsite reservation system next week. The anticipated launch of the annual rite of spring is set for 7 a.m. on Wednesday, April 24, or 6:30 a.m. in most of Labrador. Demand is reportedly high and, traditionally, bookings are filled quickly. Most camping parks are scheduled to open for the Victoria Day weekend which lands on May 18th this year, while …See the Story
Campsite Bookings To Open On First Come, First Served Basis
Mental Health · St. John'sA Glovertown family is detailing its struggles with the province’s mental health system beyond the headlines. Shawn Rowe called VOCM Open Line with Paddy Daly after RCMP issued a release on the recent arrest of their 23-year-old son on charges of assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and resisting arrest following an incident in the community earlier this week. Rowe says his son was an accomplished student who e…See the Story
Family Details Struggles with Mental Health System Following Recent Arrest; Calls for Others to Raise their Voices
RCMP · St. John'sRCMP in Grand Falls-Windsor have released security footage of two people breaking into a local business and making off with chainsaws. The incident occurred shortly before 5:00 a.m. on April 1st. The two people entered Marsh Motorsports through a broken glass door and stole four Husqvarna chainsaws. Anyone with information is asked to contact RCMP or Crime Stoppers.See the Story
Police Release Footage of Grand Falls-Windsor Chainsaw Thieves
RCMP · St. John'sRCMP are trying to identify and track down the driver of a pickup who hit the gas instead of pulling over for police in Stephenville earlier this week . RCMP tried to stop the pickup on Carolina Avenue early Wednesday afternoon, but the truck fled, driving over a number of lawns while trying to get away. The truck is described as a black Nissan Frontier with a roof rack. Anyone with information is asked to contact Bay St. George RCMP, or Crime…See the Story
Truck Drives Over Numerous Lawns While Fleeing From Police in Stephenville
Housing · St. John'sTrades NL says a strategy must be developed to address the demands on the construction industry, especially in light of a forecast increase in industrial growth and housing development. Trades NL executive director Darin King says he was pleased to see funding in the federal budget to promote trades and encourage small and medium-sized businesses to take on more apprentices. But he says a comprehensive strategy is needed. “Regrettably, promotin…See the Story
Flood of Construction Jobs Will Demand ‘Comprehensive Strategy’: Trades NL
St. John's · St. John'sThe province has set aside $2-million to help some 600 small and medium sized businesses cope with increasing costs. The new wage support program will be administered by the St. John’s Board of Trade and the NL Employers’ Council. It comes on the heels of an increase to the minimum wage earlier this month, bringing it to $15.60 an hour. Businesses with fewer than 100 employees, and who had more than one employee making minimum wage between April…See the Story
