3 months ago
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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3 months ago
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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3 months ago
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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3 months ago
From wave of the future to major setbacks for wind-hydrogen industry
Three wind-hydrogen projects were dealt a major blow after the province announced it would be ending their Crown land reserves this month. It’s a big setback for an industry that was backed by the province with international agreements over the last three years. NTV’s Bailey Howard has the story.
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