This is a $0.60 an hour increase with last October’s bump of $0.50 an hour.
The minimum wage in this province is going up. On April 1st, the minimum wage will be $15.60 per hour. The minimum overtime wage rate will increase to $23.40. This increase is required under the Labour Standards Regulations and is based on the percentage change in the National Consumer Price Index. This is a $0.60 an hour increase with last October’s bump of $0.50 an hour.
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22-year-old motorcyclist dies at the scene of a crash on Route 430 last night
One lane of Route 430 was closed throughout the night and reopened shortly before 8 o’clock this morning.
Camper slides off road near Doyles yesterday with high winds in the area
Winds were low at the Grand Codroy RV/Tent Camping Park at the time but 15 minutes away they were strong.
Street sweeping, line painting, and repairing damaged curbs all underway in Corner Brook
Councillor Donna Luther says lots has been done since the end of May with forty sections patched and nine more sections will be done by the end of this month.
Corner Brook Councillor says "panhandling is a constant topic of conversation at city hall"
In Canada, peaceful begging itself is often treated as a Charter protected form of expression.
Province files request to intervene in hearing on Marine Atlantic's designation as an essential service
Premier Tony Wakeham says “The ferry service functions in a manner equivalent to the Trans-Canada Highway, and Marine Atlantic’s essential role means disruptions cannot compromise public safety and well-being.”
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14th Annual Kinsmen Charity Golf Tournament
Steve Churchill and Mike Hoffe from the Kinsmen Club of Corner Brook drop by Bay Fm
Roblo's Rock on "Sunday Scoffs and Scuffs"
Roblo's Rock are going to drop their new album on Friday June 19
