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Province doubling funding available through Homeowner Support Programs while reducing red tape

NLHC’s homeowner support programs are being improved to give more money to low-income homeowners who need repairs to their homes, and to reduce the unnecessary steps needed to do it. Homeowner support programs include the Provincial Home Repair Program (PHRP), the Home Energy Savings Program (HESP) and the Home Modification Program. Starting in Fall 2026, the first two programs will […]

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Federation of Labour raises concerns over government’s use of artificial intelligence
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Province strengthens retirement benefits for workers with a workplace injury or illness
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Opposition concerned about lawyers Jerome Kennedy and Bern Coffey’s involvement in Churchill Falls review
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Liberals express concerns about spending for justice in provincial budget
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Applications open for Accessible Taxi and Busing Grants

The province is modernizing and expanding the Accessible Taxi Grant Program to provide more options for people who require accessible transportation. The program will be renamed the Accessible Taxi and Busing Grant. Eligibility is being expanded so that more people and organizations can apply. This now includes individuals, businesses, non-profit organizations, Indigenous governments and organizations, […]

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Taxpayers Federation call on Premier Wakeham to reject politician pay hikes

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling on Premier Tony Wakeham to reject any move to hike politicians’ salaries before the House of Assembly reopens on March 2. “Wakeham needs to show leadership while families are struggling with the cost of living and reject politician pay raises,” said Devin Drover, CTF Atlantic Director and General Counsel. […]

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Province introduces changes to boost competition in N.L. fish processing

ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — The Fish, Food and Allied Workers-Unifor union is welcoming a major provincial step toward restoring competition and fairness in Newfoundland and Labrador’s fish processing sector. Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Loyola O’Driscoll has confirmed the changes. Breaking down barriers to new processing licencesNew fish processing licence applications will now be received and […]

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Nurses union says Budget 2026 must shift from “crisis spending to real healthcare solutions”

As government asks people for input on Budget 2026, the Registered Nurses’ Union Newfoundland and Labrador (RNU) is urging leaders to make a clear choice. “Are we going to keep paying for crisis or are we finally going to build a stable public system?” asks Yvette Coffey, President of RNU. “We cannot keep pouring public […]

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