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5 months ago

RNC searching for missing person Jason Muise

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is seeking the assistance of the public in locating missing person, Jason Muise of St. John’s. The 52-year-old is described as being approximately 5’5″ tall, weighing 180 lbs and has grey hair. Anyone with information pertaining to the whereabouts of Muise is asked to contact the RNC at 709-729-8000. 

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5 months ago

Increased police presence in Long Harbour, no known threats to public

Placentia-Whitbourne RCMP advises the public that there will be an increased police presence in Long Harbour as police deal with an ongoing matter. There is no known threat to the general public at this time. Please avoid the area until further notice. We ask that the public refrain from approaching officers. In the interest of […]

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5 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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5 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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