3 years ago
FFAW-Unifor launches call for EI intervention following change in qualification criteria
FFAW-Unifor is launching an immediate call to action for federal government to maintain the divisor of 14 (number of best weeks) for the region outside of the St. John’s for the remainder of the 2023 season. More than 20,000 seasonal fishery workers are affected by a sudden change in qualification criteria for Employment Insurance. Following […]
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3 years ago
No more donuts, Timbits at Health Sciences Centre as Eastern Health welcomes Healthy Food Policy
A sign at Tim Horton’s at the Health Sciences Centre has sparked conversation on-line: no more donuts or timbits for sale. It’s the first phase of the health authority’s healthy food policy and baked goods aren’t the only products being phased out. The change began June 21st as part of the first phase of the […]
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3 years ago
Holy Cross and Fieldians claim women’s and men’s provincial senior soccer titles
Defending provincial and national champions, Holy Cross Nutraholdings, faced a close contest edging Feildians 1-0 to take the Jubilee Trophy senior women’s provincial title Sunday. The teams had been neck and neck throughout the regular season. A header from Teri Murphy in the 76th minute proved to be all Holy Cross needed to clinch an eighth straight […]
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3 years ago
Provincial and federal governments make investments in western Newfoundland
The Great Northern Peninsula and the province’s west coast are home to some of the most stunning vistas and unique attractions in the province. This morning, the provincial and federal governments made significant investments in the region to help them realize their tourism potential, create new opportunities and advance the industry. Today, federal minister Gudie […]
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