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5 months ago

NLFL says minimum wage increase falls short as living wage gap widens across province 

Despite a scheduled 35-cent increase to the provincial minimum wage set for tomorrow, workers in Newfoundland and Labrador remain caught in a crisis of affordability, with data revealing that a minimum wage job is not enough to cover basic living expenses. “A higher minimum wage is one of the most powerful tools we have to address affordability. […]

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5 months ago

Poor road conditions between Butter Pot and Witless Bay Line

Avalon East RCMP cautions all drivers that road conditions and visibility on the Trans-Canada Highway between Butter Pot Provincial Park and Witless Bay Line are extremely poor, due to snow and high winds. Please consider delaying any non-essential travel until conditions improve. If you must travel in the area this morning, slow down and drive […]

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5 months ago

Heavy snowfall expected for island overnight; more than 10 cm expected for metro and bitter temperatures for Labrador and Northern Pen.

ST. JOHN’S/BONAVISTA Today: Snow or rain changing to rain and ending this morning then a mix of sun and cloud. Wind south 60 km/h gusting to 90 becoming southwest 40 gusting to 70 this morning then west 30 gusting to 50 near noon. High 6. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight: Partly cloudy. Becoming cloudy […]

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5 months ago

RNC arrest 13-year-old for assault

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary has made an arrest following an assault in Mount Pearl. On Monday, around 2:15 a.m., police responded to a disturbance at a home in Mount Pearl. Officers located a male with non-life-threatening stab wounds, and he was taken to hospital for further treatment. The suspect, a 13-year-old male, had fled the […]

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