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The federal Liberal government has signed a deal to expand school food programs in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was on hand yesterday in Rocky Harbour to announce the funding.
Newfoundland and Labrador is the first province to sign on to Ottawa’s one-billion-dollar, five-year plan for a national school food program.
As part of the deal, Newfoundland and Labrador will receive approximately 9.1-million-dollars over three years.
(The Canadian Press)
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The executive director for the New Brunswick chapter of Canadian Parents for French is praising a proposed food program policy by the provincial Liberals.
Liberal Leader Susan Holt promised yesterday to provide free or low-cost food at schools if they’re elected this fall.
She says her government would ensure students have access to free, nutritious breakfasts, as well as pay-what-you-can lunches starting September 2025, composed of local New Brunswick products.
Chris Collins says the policy would be a no-brainer because studies have shown that students with a full stomach do better in classrooms.
(The Canadian Press)
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Workers in Nova Scotia are now protected from two additional workplace injuries.
The Workers’ Compensation Board now covers workers for gradual onset psychological injuries, or injuries resulting from workplace stressors like harassment or bullying.
The board also announced yesterday it is funding funeral coverage for bereaved families, with benefits increasing from four-thousand-dollars to 15-thousand-dollars.
The change comes alongside a new strategic plan and review of the workers’ compensation system.
(The Canadian Press)
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The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary says their investigations have found a link between a recent stabbing and a break-in.
Police say the two incidents that have both resulted in arrests appear to be connected, though they provided limited details.
Over the weekend the police responded to reports of a stabbing in St. John’s that resulted in injuries to one man and the arrest of a 39-year-old, along with the seizure of a handgun, pieces of body armour, bags of cocaine and Percocet (PER’-coh-set) pills.
The following day a break-in was reported and a 45-year-old man was arrested — which police say is linked to the stabbing the day prior.
(VOCM)
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The Nova Scotia legislature returns today for its fall sitting.
The early September return has led to speculation of a possible early election call later this fall, but Premier Tim Houston will only say that he is excited about his government’s legislative agenda and has much to accomplish.
Both the Opposition Liberals and the N-D-P say they are ready for any scenario and remain focused on their priorities for the House sitting.
Both parties say they will highlight the need to tackle cost of living issues including the shortage of affordable housing in the province.
(The Canadian Press)
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The president of the ferry that runs between Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, and Maine says he’s confident the service will finish the season having booked above 47-thousand passengers.
Mark Wilson of Bay Ferries says the figure would represent “significant growth” over last year.
Bay Ferries says as of September 3rd it has booked 45-thousand-901 passengers — an increase of over eight-thousand passengers from the same period in 2023.
Daily service will continue until September 16th and then operations will switch to five days per week until the final sailing of the season on October 15th.
(The Canadian Press)
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(Atlantic Update by The Canadian Press)
