5 months ago
Springdale RCMP arrests man for uttering threats
A 29-year-old Smith’s Harbour man was arrested and charged by Springdale RCMP on Monday for uttering threats. Just before 8:30 a.m. on March 23, police responded to a report of a man threatening another person. Police located him and placed him under arrest for uttering threats. The 29-year-old man was released with conditions and will […]
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5 months ago
Ottawa increasing federal minimum wage to $18.15 on April 1
The hourly federal minimum wage in Canada is set to increase. Starting April 1, the new hourly amount will be $18.15, according to Employment and Social Development Canada. The federal minimum wage has been $17.75, and that number was set last spring. The boost is meant to keep up with inflation and rising costs. The […]
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5 months ago
Registration open for Memorial University graduates
Memorial University is alerting graduating students that registration to attend spring convocation is open. Convocation ceremonies take place in Corner Brook on May 14; in St. John’s, convocation ceremonies take place May 26-29. Any student who is eligible to graduate in May 2026 and wishes to cross the stage during convocation ceremonies must complete two […]
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5 months ago
Diesel and home heating fuels increase in surprise price adjustment from Public Utilities Board
In another surprise price adjustment, due to recent commodity market developments, the Public Utilities Board has intervened to change prices outside its regular pricing schedule for diesel motor fuel, furnace oil and stove oil heating fuels in all areas of the province except Zones 10, 11, 11a, 11c, 12 and 14. There has been no […]
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