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2 years ago

Anticipated traffic delays near Confederation Building due to the announcement of the Provincial Budget

The RNC is advising the public about anticipated traffic congestion, in and around the Confederation Building area, throughout the day. Allandale Road and Prince Philip Parkway are expecting to see an increase in vehicular traffic associated with the announcement of the Provincial Budget. Motorists may see traffic delays due to traffic congestion and may wish […]

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2 years ago

Provincial budget to be delivered today

The provincial budget will be tabled today. Budget 2024 will be delivered in the House of Assembly and the government says it will continue to build a stronger, smarter, self-sufficient and sustainable province, through prudent fiscal management. Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance Siobhan Coady will deliver the Budget 2024 speech at 2:00 p.m.  NTV […]

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2 years ago

BUDGET POSTPONED: Fish harvesters block entrances to Confederation Building, clash with police

Hundreds of fish harvesters are protesting at Confederation Building, forcing the government to postpone the provincial budget. Harvesters are demanding “free enterprise” in the fishery. The government is seeking out-of-province buyers for snow crab, but harvesters want that for all species as well as an end to processing caps. Government workers have been prevented from […]

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2 years ago

Government seeks out-of-province buyers for snow crab; harvesters plan protest on Budget Day

The Provincial Government invited fish buyers and fish processors to submit an Expression of Interest application for a temporary Fish Buyers Licence to export live snow crab out of the province for the 2024 snow crab fishery. But the FFAW is not satisfied and a protest is planned on Confederation Hill on Budget Day. “A rally for […]

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