On April 1st, 2023, the minimum wage increased by a further 80 cents, bringing the rate to $14.50 per hour.
Government is reminding employers that the minimum wage will increase by 50 cents to $15.00 per hour effective October 1st. Previously, on October 1, 2022, the minimum wage increased by 50 cents, bringing it to $13.70 per hour. On April 1st, 2023, the minimum wage increased by a further 80 cents, bringing the rate to $14.50 per hour.
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Corner Brook getting ready to roll out garbage trucks with collection arms in the new year
Garbage and recycling collections will occur on the same days; however, single stream trucks will be used.
Government gives green light to Indian Head Hatchery expansion in Stephenville
The intention is to improve production capacity and quality of salmon smolts and to increase salmon aquaculture production in the province.
$10,000 grants available for projects on addiction prevention and positive mental health
The deadline for applications is October 17th.
RNC looking for information after a woman was choked by a man in Lark Harbour
The woman received non-life threatening physical injuries and the man was known to her.
A motorcycle crash in Stephenville on Sunday leads to an impaired charge for a 46-year-old man
Police say the man showed signs of alcohol impairment, failed a roadside breath test, and blew twice the legal limit at the detachment.
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Nominations of candidates for election
Nominations of candidates for election to the Council for the City of Corner Brook will be received between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. starting on this Thursday, August 28th.
Corner Brook City Council Meeting, Monday August 18, 2025
Corner Brook City Council Meeting, Monday August 18, 2025
