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3 months ago

Nurses union says Budget 2026 must shift from “crisis spending to real healthcare solutions”

As government asks people for input on Budget 2026, the Registered Nurses’ Union Newfoundland and Labrador (RNU) is urging leaders to make a clear choice. “Are we going to keep paying for crisis or are we finally going to build a stable public system?” asks Yvette Coffey, President of RNU. “We cannot keep pouring public […]

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3 months ago

FFAW continues talks with government; “awaiting written confirmation of expectations”

There will not be a fishery protest today, according to the the FFAW, who posted to social media last night saying their meeting with Premier Tony Wakeham and the province’s fisheries minister went well.Late last week the arbitrator upheld the Association of Seafood Producers’ 2025 Crab Rebate Calculation, rejecting the union’s grievance. The FFAW is […]

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3 months ago

Taxpayers Federation call on Premier Wakeham to reject politician pay hikes

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling on Premier Tony Wakeham to reject any move to hike politicians’ salaries before the House of Assembly reopens on March 2. “Wakeham needs to show leadership while families are struggling with the cost of living and reject politician pay raises,” said Devin Drover, CTF Atlantic Director and General Counsel. […]

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3 months ago

Traffic Stop on Hatcher Street Leads to Arrest

Monday, February 16th shortly before 10pm, RNC pulled a vehicle over on Hatcher Street in St. John’s. As a result of the stop, police identified a 20-year old passenger as a woman wanted on an outstanding warrant. She was arrested and held to appear in court.

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