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Riders disappointed after Metrobus cuts schedule
Metrobus is rolling back the frequency of service on several routes given a challenge in staffing, and bus users are considering the fallout.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/riders-disappointed-after-metrobus-cuts-schedule-9.7371717?cmp=rss
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Program feeding N.L. kids gets help from province — but says demand is rising
The provincial government has contributed just under $1.4 million to the Kids Eat Smart Foundation #NewfoundlandandLabrador to help deliver school meals and cover rising costs. CBC’s Mark Quinn reports.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7371478?cmp=rss
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My son mattered, mother tells court during sentencing hearing for 3 convicted killers
Danielle Hanames sat through the trial of her son’s three killers and heard details she’ll never be able to forget. On Tuesday, it was finally her turn to speak. The grieving mother gave a victim impact statement at the sentencing hearing for Bradley Morrell, Jason Wells and Veronica Whalen.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/dylan-jordan-bradley-morrell-jason-wells-veronica-whalen-murder-9.7371480?cmp=rss
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'There's no accountability': Seal Cove business owner left looking for answers on new bridge
The construction of a new bridge in Conception Bay South has led to months of uncertainty, unanswered questions, and now there is no timeline for when the project will be finished as 'serious contractual matters' arise, according to the latest town update.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/seal-cove-road-bridge-9.7371032?cmp=rss
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‘Agreement will sell itself,’ says N.L. premier on PQ election possibly impacting Churchill Falls deal
#NewfoundlandandLabrador Premier Tony Wakeham is expressing optimism that work to reach a new Churchill Falls agreement will carry on regardless of the Parti Québécois being elected in Quebec.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/nl-quebec-churchill-falls-9.7371016?cmp=rss
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Fuel prices forcing N.L. transport companies to hike rates
The cost of fuel is placing both direct and indirect pressure on business owners throughout #NewfoundlandandLabrador. While raising prices, there's also no guarantee the changes to date will be enough to keep the operations going if fuel keeps rising.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/fuel-prices-forcing-n-l-transport-companies-to-hike-rates-9.7364688?cmp=rss
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N.L. spent millions renovating old college for future courthouse - now its slated for demolition
After pausing work at the Martin Gallant Building in Stephenville Crossing this past summer, the #NewfoundlandandLabrador government says the building needs to be demolished, axing plans for it to become the new courthouse and provincial government services building. Mayor Lisa Lucas is now worried about what it means for her community.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/martin-gallant-demolition-9.7370688?cmp=rss
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Whey up: Protein powder prices soar as global demand grows
Food manufacturers and fast food companies are cramming whey protein into everything. That’s causing shortages of the ingredient and pushing prices to record highs. Now whey protein is also a target in the U.S.-#canada trade war - increasing costs that may end up being passed on to customers.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/whey-up-protein-powder-prices-soar-as-global-demand-grows-9.7369910?cmp=rss
Source: CBC #news #newfoundlandandlabrador
Fuel prices forcing N.L. transport companies to rate hikes
The cost of fuel is placing both direct and indirect pressure on business owners throughout #NewfoundlandandLabrador. While raising prices, there's also no guarantee the changes to date will be enough to keep the operations going if fuel keeps rising.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/fuel-prices-forcing-n-l-transport-companies-to-rate-hikes-9.7364688?cmp=rss
Source: CBC #news #newfoundlandandlabrador
When it comes to aging out in N.L., the system is ‘leaving a lot of young people behind’
For a young woman in St. John’s, the anticipation of her 21st birthday was anything but exciting.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/nl-youth-aging-out-of-care-left-behind-series-9.7362836?cmp=rss