Smitty’s restaurants in St. John’s and Mount Pearl have closed their doors. They were owned by Conservative MP Clifford Small, who says the losses began during the pandemic. NTV’s Colleen Lewis reports.
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A string of fuel price hikes is starting to take a toll, now the latest surprise adjustment from the Public Utilities Board is driving up the cost of diesel and home heating fuels. NTV’s Marykate O’Neill reports.
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The hourly federal minimum wage in Canada is set to increase. Starting April 1, the new hourly amount will be $18.15, according to Employment and Social Development Canada. The federal minimum wage has been $17.75, and that number was set last spring. The boost is meant to keep up with inflation and rising costs. The […]
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Memorial University is alerting graduating students that registration to attend spring convocation is open. Convocation ceremonies take place in Corner Brook on May 14; in St. John’s, convocation ceremonies take place May 26-29. Any student who is eligible to graduate in May 2026 and wishes to cross the stage during convocation ceremonies must complete two […]
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Federal fisheries minister Joanne Thompson announced cuts to crab quotas today. It’s a modest cut overall, but the south coast has been hit especially hard. The quota has been a sticking point in getting the FFAW to the table to negotiate this year’s crab prices, and there’s still no resolution in sight. NTV’s Bailey Howard reports.
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