3 years ago
Increase to the Minimum Wage coming on April 1
As of April 1, there will be another increase to the minimum wage rate. Minister Responsible for Labour Bernard Davis announced today that the minimum wage will increase by $0.60 bringing the minimum wage to $15.60 per hour. The minimum overtime wage rate will increase to $23.40. The most recent increase to the minimum wage […]
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3 years ago
Impaired driver arrested in western Labrador
On Sunday the RNC conducted a traffic stop on Circular Road in Labrador City. Officers determined that the 33-year-old male driver had a suspended driver’s license and owed almost $3000 in fines. The man was also impaired which resulted in a further suspension of his driving license. The vehicle was impounded as a result of […]
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3 years ago
Growlers gains win and suffers loss in weekend games
The Newfoundland Growlers took one game and lost another over the weekend in Maine. The Growlers beat the Maine Mariners on Saturday night at Cross Insurance Arena by a score of 5 to 1. Zach O’Brien had two multi-goals games in the last three contests and Vyacheslav Peksa made 22 saves in the win. On […]
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3 years ago
Brad Benoit elected as Chief of Miawpukek First Nation
Brad Benoit has been elected as Chief of Miawpukek First Nation. The by-election held on January 26, was close according to a statement from the Miawpukek First Nation. Benoit received the majority of votes to claim the position of administrative Chief. He will work with Traditional Saqamaw Mise’l Joe to help guide him through his […]
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