5 months ago
Federal government asks residents to avoid travel to 10 countries
Global Affairs Canada is urging Canadians to avoid all travel to 10 countries. The latest warning comes after the U.S. and Israel strikes on Iran and the violence and retaliation the strikes have caused. The list of countries includes Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon, Qatar, Syria, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. Canadians are also being cautioned […]
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5 months ago
Canadian Taxpayers Federation calls for action on mass fraud
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling for action from Premier Tony Wakeham’s government after the auditor general flagged hundreds of “incidents and weaknesses in government financial control.” The AG’s report points to fraud-related cases across government, many involving cheque fraud and gaps in internal controls. The Federation says, “Every Newfoundlander and Labradorian’s per capita share […]
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5 months ago
Fuel prices skyrocket amid escalating war in Middle East
Fuel prices skyrocketed overnight in Newfoundland and Labrador amid ongoing turmoil in the Middle East. Due to recent commodity market developments, the Public Utilities Board intervened to adjust maximum prices outside its regular pricing schedule for gasoline and diesel motor fuels and furnace oil and stove oil heating fuels in all areas of the province […]
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5 months ago
RNC dialing up awareness to mark Fraud Prevention Month
March is Fraud Prevention Month, and the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) is reminding residents to spot the signs, protect themselves, and report suspicious activities. Criminals are becoming more sophisticated and convincing, targeting people of all ages, genders and backgrounds. The most common frauds include impersonation, romance, investment, and grandparent scams – all which create a […]
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