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New Survey Shows Majority of Canadians Want Ban on Non-Compete Clauses
A new survey by Angus Reid shows more than half of Canadians asked would like to see a ban on non-compete clauses. Ontario banned non-competes in 2021 to help free up labour mobility. Non-compete clau...
Jan 14, 2024 Scott Graham / Unsplash
Innu Nation Launches Class Action Suit for Mistreatment in Labrador Day Schools
The Innu Nation has launched a class action against the federal and provincial governments seeking recognition for Innu who experienced mistreatment in day schools in Labrador. The class action mirror...
Jan 13, 2024 Innu Nation Grand Chief Simon Pokue
Yogurt Recall Associated With Quaker Granola Salmonella Scare
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is recalling various yogurt and parfait bowls that contain Quaker granola, which was previously recalled due to possible salmonella contamination. The recall involv...
Jan 13, 2024 (Health Canada. Image via Google Maps.)
Minister Commits to Bridging Enforcement Gap Against Those in Violation of Residential Tenancies Act
The Minister of Digital Government and Service NL is committing that the department will take the lead in addressing a gap in enforcement against landlords and tenants in violation of the Residential ...
Jan 13, 2024
Province to Require High-Cost Credit Lenders to be Licensed to Operate in NL
The provincial government says effective June 1, high-cost credit lenders must be licensed to operate in Newfoundland and Labrador. Newfoundland and Labrador is the first province in Atlantic Canada t...
Jan 13, 2024
Longtime Journalist, MS Advocate Ted Warren Dead at 66
The province has lost one of its jewels of journalism far too soon. Ted Warren died peacefully on Wednesday at the Salvation Army's Glenbrook Lodge in St. John's. He was just 66. Known for his thought...
Jan 13, 2024
Health Services: New Ambulatory Care Hub Will Provide Needed Space
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services says the conversion of the old Costco building on Stavanger Drive into an ambulatory care hub will give them some much needed space The province will spend $4...
Jan 13, 2024 Dr. Greg Browne
Polish Airlines Plane Diverted to Stephenville for Medical Emergency
Stephenville Airport briefly played host to an unusual and unexpected visitor yesterday. A LOT Polish Airlines Boeing 787 en route from JFK in New York to Warsaw diverted to Stephenville yesterday aft...
Jan 13, 2024
Cleary Steps Down as SEA-NL Executive Director
The executive director of SEA-NL is stepping down. Ryan Cleary is leaving the position to focus on the formation of a new fisheries co-op. Cleary, who founded the organization alongside Merv Wiseman, ...
Jan 13, 2024
Canadian Red Cross Launches Mental Health Phone Line Program
The Canadian Red Cross has opened the phone lines for those needing a safe space to talk about their mental health and well-being. The Friendly Calls program connects Canadians with a volunteer who wi...
Jan 13, 2024
