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The Future Fund Act passed its third reading in the House of Assembly. The bill would remove mandatory annual contributions and limit withdrawals to preserve the fund for debt reduction and long-term fiscal sustainability, and it will receive Royal Assent after passing third reading.
Open recordA famous Canadian author living in St. John’s launched a province-wide petition after witnessing intimate partner violence, aiming to make victims feel safer. The report notes the petition’s creation as a response to the issue and includes coverage from NTV.
Open recordThe RCMP in Newfoundland and Labrador will provide an update on the investigation into the 2025 Conception Bay North wildfire. Inspector Adam Palmer, Officer in Charge of Investigative Support Services, will brief local media and answer questions about the investigation.
The article notes that Newfoundland and Labrador leaders plan to be better prepared for 2026 wildfire season, citing steps such as replacing the fifth water bomber, increasing firefighter numbers, improving equipment and training for volunteer departments, and considering new fire breaks and helicopter placements. It also reports that Premier Tony…
Open recordThe article reports that Newfoundland and Labrador's government plans to prepare for the 2026 wildfire season by improving equipment, training, and staffing, including hiring 50 more woodland firefighters and ensuring volunteers have appropriate gear, along with considering new fire breaks and better-locationed helicopters. It notes commitments to…
Open recordThe Newfoundland and Labrador government says it supports Bill S-242, An Act Respecting National Action for the Prevention of Intimate Partner Violence (Georgina’s Law), to promote coordinated national action against intimate partner violence. The province emphasizes strong commitment to meaningful, systemic changes to reduce gender-based and family…
Open recordAll three Newfoundland and Labrador political parties support Bill S-242, Georgina's Law, a federal intimate partner violence bill advancing to the House of Commons. The provincial government pledges independent action to expand family justice services, improve legal representation for survivors, and create new tools to help survivors navigate the family…
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