New living wage rates released today by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives–Atlantic for Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island show increases across every region, with provincial average increases of just under four per cent in Nova Scotia, to just over seven per cent in Newfoundland and Labrador and just under six […]
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The Canadian Federation of Students – Newfoundland & Labrador is calling for accountability from Memorial University administration following the release of the Auditor General’s report highlighting the extensive mismanagement of funds. Further, CFS is calling on government to reinstate funding to the university with direct allocations of how it is to be spent to better […]
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Proposed legislative amendments to the Buildings Accessibility Act, meant to improve accessibility in public spaces, received second reading in the House of Assembly this week. The three main amendments being proposed are: If these amendments pass in the House of Assembly, the Regulations under the Buildings Accessibility Act will also be updated to include a […]
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One man is dead following an unusual incident in downtown St. John’s early Saturday morning. Emergency crews were called to the corner of Water Street and Adelaide Street shortly after 5 a.m. following initial reports of a motor vehicle-pedestrian collision. Upon investigation of the incident, it was determined no vehicle was involved. However, a critically-injured […]
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There is currently a detour on Duckworth Street between Kings Road to Holloway Street to facilitate construction related to the National War Memorial refurbishment project. During the detour, pedestrian access will be maintained for businesses in the area. Should business owners have concerns, they are encouraged to speak to the project representatives on-site. Some on-road […]
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