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Post-tropical storm Fiona affected the Island’s farming sector in almost every way — damaging buildings and crops, flooding land, and taking away chunks of coastal farmland. Now some farmers are […]

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Experts say the longview economic costs associated with supporting those impacted by natural disasters, including their mental health, are just beginning to be captured and Canada’s decentralized response to disasters […]

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The RCMP is preparing to offer close protection services to both senior federal ministers and public servants in response to the rising threat of political violence, sources say.

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SIRT-NL director Michael King says his team has charged seven police officers since its inception.

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Brian McBride is to step down earlier than planned after the body was rocked by allegations of misconduct.

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31 May 2023

Air New Zealand weighing passengers before flying

Author: admintech | Filed under: Business

The airline says it is required to know the average weight of everything on board to improve fuel efficiency.

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31 May 2023

Train strikes this week to hit FA Cup final and Epsom Derby

Author: admintech | Filed under: Business

Train drivers will walk out on Wednesday, with further strikes planned for Friday and Saturday.

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31 May 2023

People urged to cash in unused energy bill support vouchers

Author: admintech | Filed under: Business

Households with prepayment meters need to claim full support for bills before the 30 June deadline.

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31 May 2023

ArrDee: Alcohol adverts featuring rapper banned by watchdog

Author: admintech | Filed under: Business

The regulator said the advert for Litty Liqour was “likely to encourage excessive consumption of alcohol”.

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30 May 2023

Venerable to Recapture Annuity Blocks from Athene

Author: admintech | Filed under: Press Release

WEST CHESTER, Pa., May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Venerable Holdings, Inc. (Venerable), today announced an agreement for its wholly-owned subsidiary Venerable Insurance and Annuity Company (VIAC), to recapture approximately $2.8 […]

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