Brazil says small business operators are seriously worried about their bottom line as fuel costs rise, fearing this will mean layoffs.
PC Opposition Leader David Brazil says carbon tax and clean fuel regulations are driving up the cost of living and it’s only going to get worse. David Brazil says as these two carbon tax increases are starting to ripple through our economy, he is already hearing from families having trouble making ends meet. Brazil says they raised the carbon tax on gasoline, and removed the tax exemptions for home heating fuel, municipal operations, and intra-provincial aviation. Second, they introduced new clean fuel regulations on fuel producers, even after a federal study revealed the regulations would impact Newfoundland and Labrador harder than any other province. Brazil says small business operators are seriously worried about their bottom line as fuel costs rise, fearing this will mean layoffs.
Schools closed in Corner Brook, Pasadena and Deer Lake, RCMP reminds "Snow means slow"
Bay St George man tasered by police after events in Stephenville Crossing and St. George's
Corner Brook Mayor promotes 50 percent off memberships at the Marina Redmond centre
Overnight parking ban in effect in Corner Brook as winter weather has arrived
Corner Brook Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade is this Saturday, bring a donation for the foodbank
