1 month ago
NAPE raises alarm over reduction in social work training seats at Memorial University
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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Canadian Taxpayers Federation calling on Ottawa to cancel the alcohol tax and politician pay hike
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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St. Mary’s seeking information from impacted fish plant workers following fire
As the Town of St. Mary’s works with the provincial government to explore support options for displaced fish plant workers, following last year’s fire, the town is requesting information from impacted workers. The town says it is exploring options with the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs, including the potential for a CEEP project. If […]
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Rogues topple Hoopers in back-to-back nights
The Newfoundland Rogues completed their home-series sweep against the Halifax Hoopers 113-108 on Sunday evening. The win sees the Rogues improve their TBL record to 7-5; good for second in the Atlantic Canadian division. After a 7-0 run for the home side to start things, the Hoopers quickly established dominance over the Rogues for the […]
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