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6 months ago

Increased police presence in Long Harbour, no known threats to public

Placentia-Whitbourne RCMP advises the public that there will be an increased police presence in Long Harbour as police deal with an ongoing matter. There is no known threat to the general public at this time. Please avoid the area until further notice. We ask that the public refrain from approaching officers. In the interest of […]

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6 months ago

Province announces increase to minimum wage effective April 1

The province has announced a $0.35 increase to the minimum wage, in accordance with Newfoundland and Labrador’s Labour Standards Regulations. Effective April 1, minimum wage will increase to $16.35 an hour, with the minimum overtime wage rate rising to $24.53 an hour. The adjustment is based on changes to the national Consumer Price Index and […]

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6 months ago

CFIB asking for stronger regulatory accountability and tax relief ahead of opening of the House of Assembly

With the House of Assembly scheduled to open on March 2, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is calling on the province to make the spring sitting a turning point for small business competitiveness and economic growth. “This spring sitting is an opportunity for government to show that it is serious about creating a […]

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6 months ago

AG to deliver report on province’s 2025 financial statements today

Auditor General of Newfoundland and Labrador, Denise Hanrahan, will deliver a report on the province’s 2025 Financial Statements to the House of Assembly today. Embargoed access to the report will be provided to the media on beginning at 2:00 p.m. in the Office of the Auditor General’s boardroom. NTV News will be there and have more details […]

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