In the latest update from the Public Utilities Board, the price of gas is up 6.6 cents a litre. Diesel rises by 13 cents on the island, and a fraction more in Labrador. Both furnace and stove oils are up by over 11 cents each, and another update is expected tomorrow.
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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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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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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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The defending champion Deer Lake Red Wings skated to a 6-2 win over the Baker Flooring Blues in the opening game of the best-of-seven provincial senior hockey final Friday night in front of a full house in Kelligrews. The game was even at 1-1 after 40 minutes, but the west coast champions dominated the third […]
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