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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Drilling project to start near the Isle aux Morts River
The project includes drilling a maximum of 20 locations within 200 metres of the river.
Western Sno-Riders celebrates Phase one completion of trail and bridge dedication
The 80 foot bridge is named in honor of their groomer operator Warren Hann
Tomorrow is Canada's 159th birthday, lots on the go at Margaret Bowater Park
Tomorrow marks Canada’s 159th birthday commemorating confederation in 1867.
Major power outage affecting west coast
Newfoundland Power says the issue is under investigation.
Three youth charged after breaking into a Deer Lake home and assaulting the residents
The suspects were known to the victims, and three youths matching the descriptions and surveillance images provided by victims and witnesses were located nearby.
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