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3 years ago

Tourism minister calls on Vrbo to remove ‘derogatory’ ad using ‘I’se the B’y’

Tourism Minister Scott Crocker is calling on vacation rental booking site Vrbo to remove an ad that features the beloved Newfoundland and Labrador folk song “I’se the B’y.” Crocker says the song was used in a derogatory manner.

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3 years ago

Association of Allied Health Professionals reaches tentative agreement with province

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Association of Allied Health Professionals (AAHP) have announced that they have reached a tentative agreement. AAHP represents over 750 vital health care professionals working in all areas of the health care system in Newfoundland and Labrador. The union will be presenting this tentative collective agreement to membership […]

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3 years ago

Premier defends health care recruitment trip to Dubai

Premier Andrew Furey was taking fire this week after travelling to a health care recruitment event in Dubai. Now that he’s back in the province, the Premier is defending his trip. NTV’s Ben Cleary has more.

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3 years ago

New procurement strategies geared toward supporting local suppliers

The province has introduced two new procurement strategies: the Newfoundland and Labrador First Procurement Strategy and the Sustainable Procurement Strategy. Government says the strategies are aimed at maximizing the success of provincial suppliers in obtaining government contracts, supporting provincial supplier development, and increasing sustainable practices in purchasing. The Newfoundland and Labrador First Procurement Strategy will […]

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