As of today, the minimum wage in Newfoundland and Labrador will increase to $15.60/hour from $15/hour, and minimum overtime wage rate increases to $23.40. Advocates say it’s still not enough for those who are struggling to make ends meet in a time of inflation and increasing cost of living. We get more from NTV’s Becky […]
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It was a case that shocked the province in August of last year. Today, the 14-year-old boy who’s suspected of killing a woman in mount pearl could be sentenced an as adult if he’s found guilty. NTV’s Rosie Mullaley has the story.
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The weather across NL will be calmer for the next few days, when compared to late last week and the weekend, but it will not necessarily be calm. A damp, and energetic onshore flow will keep areas of light snow, flurries and showers on the go for much of the Island tonight and Tuesday. Much […]
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The province’s civilian-led police oversight agency will be taking steps to ensure there’s no racial discrimination in the cases it investigations. The Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT-NL) announced today it will be collecting race-based data from affected persons on each file it investigates. SIRT-NL director Micheal King said such data, “is essential for identifying and […]
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St. John’s Pride has officially opened registration for the annual Pride Parade. Information and application forms are available on the St. John’s Pride website. The 2024 Pride Parade will take place on Sunday, July 21 starting at 1 p.m. The parade will start at St. John’s City Hall, 10 New Gower Street, and proceed along […]
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Effective tomorrow, April 2, several forest access roads in the Point Leamington, Botwood, Lewisporte, Glenwood, Birchy Bay, Gander Bay, Gambo and Glovertown areas will be temporarily closed to vehicle traffic until further notice. Signage will be posted at gates leading to closed roads. Temporary closures at this time of year are required to protect forest […]
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Today, Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is recognizing its first year in operation as a provincial health authority. On April 1, 2023, the transition from the four legacy regional health authorities and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information to a single provincial health authority officially began. This was initiated in response to recommendations from the Health […]
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Sunday evening RNC patrol officers recognized a wanted person in the rear of a taxi in the west end of St. John’s. When officers conducted a traffic stop, the female jumped out of the taxi and fled on foot. When officers caught up to the female, she had fallen and sustained an injury to her […]
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