As NTV News reported on Wednesday, a Churchill Fall deal appears ready, but neither government is confirming that a final agreement has been made. We now know Premier Tony Wakeham will be joined by Christine Fréchette, Premier of Quebec, Monday afternoon for an announcement regarding energy security and economic development. Premier Fréchette will be accompanied […]
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The Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Public and Private Employees (NAPE) is raising serious concerns following confirmation that seats in the Social Work Program at Memorial University will be reduced by 20% this year. This reduction comes on top of an additional cut implemented the previous year. The decision, according to the union, arrives at […]
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The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to immediately cancel the alcohol tax increase and member of Parliament pay raise that are both set to happen on April 1. “Politicians shouldn’t be taking more money out of Canadians’ pockets and stuffing more money into their own,” said Franco Terrazzano, CTF Federal […]
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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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