5 months ago
Ottawa increasing federal minimum wage to $18.15 on April 1
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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5 months ago
Registration open for Memorial University graduates
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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5 months ago
Crab quota cuts announced as south coast hit hard
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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5 months ago
Grand Falls-Windsor businesses demand answers after week-long Bell Aliant outage
A busy commercial neighbourhood in Grand Falls-Windsor has some questions for Bell Aliant. Several health care offices and a pharmacy have been without phone service for over a week and the disruption came without warning. NTV’s Colleen Lewis has the story.
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