First Voice released a policy brief proposing that the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador consider implementing a Universal Basic Income (UBI) to address the growing cost-of-living crisis. The policy brief was shared with the provincial government in March as part of the biannual minimum wage review process. Entitled Universal Basic Income: A Strategy for Reducing Indigenous […]
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Minister of Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation Steve Crocker will make an announcement this morning related to the East Coast Music Awards. The announcement will take place at O’Reilly’s Irish Newfoundland Pub in St. John’s at 10:30 a.m.
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Unifor members at 11 Dominion stores across Newfoundland ratified a new collective agreement. Members voted 88 per cent in favour. The new agreement sees wage increases that total $4.50 per hour for full-time workers and $3.20 per hour for part-time workers at the end rate over the life of the five-year agreement. Over the life […]
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At 4:50 p.m. Monday afternoon, the RNC were called to the west end of St. John’s in relation to a disturbance in a parking lot. As a result, a youth was arrested for threats and assault with a weapon. The youth was held for court in the morning.
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The Minister of Digital Government and Service NL is not extending the deadline to remove studded winter tires. Studded tires must be removed today. Under the Highway Traffic Act, studded tire use is only permitted between November 1 and April 30. The Minister has the authority to extend the deadline in cases where it is […]
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Roads across the Island are wet with water build-up in some areas. There is rain occurring in some areas and there is fog on the Avalon, Burin, parts of central, and the west coast. Roads across Labrador are snow-covered with icy and slippery sections. Marine Atlantic is advising that crossings for this morning could be […]
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Our Tuesday morning starts off on the drizzly and rainy side across much of the island. We are looking at areas of showers and drizzle for many locations. Some rain moved across the western section overnight, but most of that has now been pushed offshore into the Gulf. The precipitation is moving from east to […]
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On Monday afternoon RNC Patrol Officers observed a male in a vehicle in the west end of St. John’s who was wanted in relation to ongoing investigations. The male was arrested and charged with numerous firearms offences, assault with a weapon, resisting arrest, dangerous operation of a vehicle, flight from police and breach of a court order. […]
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For most taxpayers, the deadline to file 2023 tax returns is today. Those who fail to complete and file their return could be charged interest and penalties. A disruption to GST/HST credit, Canada child benefit, and Old age security benefits could occur.
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The trial of a musician and former St. John’s bar owner accused of sexually assaulting two young girls got underway in Supreme Court today. NTV’s Rosie Mullaley reports, and a warning, details may be disturbing to some of our viewers.
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