2 years ago
Universal Basic Income Proposed to Address Cost-of-Living Crisis
First Voice released a policy brief proposing that the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador consider implementing a Universal Basic Income (UBI) to address the growing cost-of-living crisis. The policy brief was shared with the provincial government in March as part of the biannual minimum wage review process. Entitled Universal Basic Income: A Strategy for Reducing Indigenous […]
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2 years ago
Crocker to Make an Announcement Related to the East Coast Music Awards
Minister of Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation Steve Crocker will make an announcement this morning related to the East Coast Music Awards. The announcement will take place at O’Reilly’s Irish Newfoundland Pub in St. John’s at 10:30 a.m.
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2 years ago
Dominion workers ratify new contract
Unifor members at 11 Dominion stores across Newfoundland ratified a new collective agreement. Members voted 88 per cent in favour. The new agreement sees wage increases that total $4.50 per hour for full-time workers and $3.20 per hour for part-time workers at the end rate over the life of the five-year agreement. Over the life […]
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2 years ago
Youth arrested after assault with a weapon in St. John’s
At 4:50 p.m. Monday afternoon, the RNC were called to the west end of St. John’s in relation to a disturbance in a parking lot. As a result, a youth was arrested for threats and assault with a weapon. The youth was held for court in the morning.
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