For the first time since the new Churchill Falls agreement was signed, one of its negotiators is speaking to the media. N.L. Hydro CEO Jennifer Williams discussed why she think the new MOU is better than the old one. NTV’s Ben Cleary reports.
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Lela Evans serves many roles in government, including as Minister of Health and Minister of Indigenous Relations. She opened up this week about two major controversies affecting her portfolios: the historical dispute with the Innu Nation and the issue of parental access to children’s health records.
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There will be no labour disruption at Marine Atlantic. That was the word today from Unifor. In a statement on its website, the union said the collective bargaining impasse with Marine Atlantic has been successfully resolved with the help of a special mediator. Unifor said by keeping the interests of the workers, travellers and communities […]
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The Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands is seeking public feedback on a proposed 20-year Forest Management Agreement with Sexton Lumber Company Ltd., which includes issuing a 20-year Crown Timber Licence to the company. Sexton Lumber has requested to enter into a 20-year Forest Management Agreement with the province for a non-exclusive area of forest […]
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A new report has found Newfoundland and Labrador has the second-largest pay equity gap in Canada. The NDP is calling on the provincial government to strengthen pay equity legislation, raise the minimum wage, and invest more in child care and home care services. NTV’s Bailey Howard has the story.
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