Tony Wakeham brought concerns to the floor of a single mother paying $11 on a $4 purchase of fruit punch, and says it’s time to axe the sugar tax.
Newfoundland and Labrador was the first province in Canada to impose a sugar tax on beverages. In August of 2022, the “Rethink Your Drink” campaign was launched by government and the tax took effect September 1st. The goal was to make about $9 million in extra revenue but the new tax actually brought in $11 million. In the House of Assembly late last week, opposition leader Tony Wakeham brought concerns to the floor of a single mother paying $11 on a $4 purchase of fruit punch, and it’s time to axe the sugar tax. Finance Minister Siobhan Coady it’s about offering consumers a choice. She says Medical professionals all recommend lowering sugar in diets. The new tax works out to be about 20 cents a litre and also includes concentrated frozen juices, syrups and flavoured powders used to make beverages.
Young people in western NL now have better local access to services for mental health, primary care, housing, employment, and community support. Becket Western NL, a new Integrated Youth Services (IYS) hub, has officially opened.
Bay St. George RCMP is looking for security camera footage after a break in at Lourdes Superette.
The first day of spring has come and gone, and with the extended winter weather, means motorists can keep their studded tires on a little longer.
Tip of a possible impaired driver
Channel-Port aux Basques RCMP and Traffic Services West took three vehicles off the road and laid charges during a traffic initiative late last week.
