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2 years ago

Nunatsiavut Government launches campaign to fight false Indigenous claims

The Nunatsiavut Government (NG) has launched a public awareness campaign to educate the public, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, and Government of Canada, about false Indigenous claims from the NunatuKavut Community Council (NCC). Representatives from the NG are in Ottawa this week to support the Innu Nation in its challenge to a Memorandum of […]

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2 years ago

Newfoundland man who won $5 million donates to local food bank

Dennis Hobbs of Keels became a multi-millionaire last week after 30 years of buying Atlantic Lottery tickets. Well, his day finally came. He recently won $5 million and says he already has plans to make some purchases, and more importantly support his family and friends. However, he’s also shown he has a big heart, going on a […]

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2 years ago

Federal minimum wage increasing to $17.30 per hour on April 1

On April 1, the federal minimum wage will increase from $16.65 to $17.30 per hour. This adjustment reflects the 3.9 per cent increase in Canada’s annual average Consumer Price Index for 2023 and is aligned with inflation. There are approximately 30,000 employees in the federally regulated private sector who will benefit from this raise. Employers […]

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2 years ago

Canadian Federation of University Women: Great Big Book Sale happening today

The Canadian Federation of University Women is hoping you will join them today for the final day of their Great Big Book sale, and today is half-off day! The book sale started on Thursday and will clue up this afternoon. The book sale is happening at the former Bouclair store in the Avalon Mall parking […]

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