7 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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7 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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7 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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7 months ago
PUB warns more ‘extraordinary’ adjustments to fuel prices could come amid Mideast turmoil
Gas prices jumped on Friday and the Public Utilities Board warning more “extraordinary” adjustments could come amid market volatility during the turmoil in the Middle East.
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