7 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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7 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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7 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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7 months ago
Excessive speeder stopped on Route 510
Forteau RCMP suspended the licence of a driver caught travelling 57 km/h over the posted speed limit on Wednesday. On Feb. 25, an officer on patrol stopped a vehicle observed travelling at 137 km/h in an 80km/h zone on Route 510, near the community of L’Anse au Loup. The 21-year-old driver was ticketed for excessive […]
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