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Minimum Wage Plan Insufficient to Address Vulnerable Groups: Dinn
The Opposition Critic for Advanced Education, Skills and Labour is weighing in on the province's minimum wage plan that will see a four-step increase to boost minimum wage by $1.25. Paul Dinn is disap...
Feb 25, 2020 (File photo.)
Three Arrested in Connection with Violent Armed Robbery at Pasadena Home
Three people have been arrested in connection to an armed robbery at a home in Pasadena. Twenty-eight-year-old Jeremy Hann of Little Harbour, 23-year-old Cory Manuel and 36-year-old Michelle Major-bot...
Feb 25, 2020
Former NLC Boss Expands Lawsuit to Include Government
The provincial government has now been added as a defendant in a lawsuit filed against the NLC by the former head of the corporation. Steve Winter was removed as CEO of the NLC back in January of 2018...
Feb 25, 2020
Artist Features Blend of Local Imagery for 30-Foot Mural at MINI Showroom
A major project undertaken by artist Jud Haynes blends iconic scenery from Newfoundland and Labrador with the local MINI community for a prominent display at a local showroom. Haynes designed a 30-foo...
Feb 25, 2020
Judgment in Philip Butler Trial Reveals Inadmissible Evidence
The man acquitted in his brother's homicide told officers he was a victim when interviewed by police following the death of George Allan Butler on May 21, 2018. Philip Butler was found not guilty on a...
Feb 25, 2020 (File photo.)
Liberal President says Party Sought Balance with Time Frame of Leadership Race
The President of the provincial Liberal party says the shorter time frame on the leadership race is to be considerate of those putting their names on the ballot. John Allan rolled out the details of t...
Feb 25, 2020
Department of Health Confirms Over 214 Cases of Influenza So Far This Season
The number of cases of influenza in the province continues to climb. According to the Department of Health's latest weekly report on influenza, as of the week ending February 15, they report a total o...
Feb 25, 2020
Teen Attempts to Flee Police After Getting Caught Driving at Excessive Speeds
A 17-year-old is without his licence for a week after being stopped by police for excessive speeding overnight. Police attempted to stop the vehicle that was travelling 52 km/h over the speed limit in...
Feb 25, 2020
Genetics Research Team Lowers Testing Age for Gene Behind So-Called "Newfoundland Curse"
A genetics research team that helped to identify the gene responsible for a devastating heart condition known as the "Newfoundland Curse" has just lowered the age for testing for the disease. The gene...
Feb 25, 2020
Brewdock Application Deferred as Residents Air Concerns Over Proposed Business
Residents of a downtown neighborhood are getting their wish to have their voices heard on an application that has sparked a lot of public discussion. Brewdock Bar and Eatery has submitted an applicati...
Feb 25, 2020
