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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First Nations Women’s Economic Empowerment and Leadership gathering
Qalipu First Nation Chief Jenny Brake recently attended the First Nations Women’s Economic Empowerment and Leadership gathering in Ottawa.
Curling westside reservoir
Corner Brook city council is continuing their series of town hall meetings this evening in Curling.
Don't feed the foxes
The Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands wants people to stop feeding or handling wild foxes
$12M project at the Curling westside reservoir will pave the way for 300 new houses
The city’s share of the projects is over $3.6M.
Seven young women from the west coast awarded scholarships
284 applications were received and the 100 recipients were selected based on community contributions, leadership potential, and academic performance.
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Light snow shower
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Ashes By Now
Lee Ann Womack
The Journey
Paul Brandt
In My Next Life
Terri Clark
Local snowboarder Meredith Hayden
Beginning her journey in snow sports in 2017 as a skier, she transitioned to snowboarding in 2019, quickly discovering a passion and talent for alpine competition.
Qalipu Today, Tuesday March 25, 2026
On this edition of Qalipu Today Chief Jenny Brake shares her experiences at the First Nations Women’s Economic Empowerment and Leadership gathering.
Corner Brook City Council Meeting, Monday March 23, 2026
Corner Brook City Council Meeting, Monday March 23, 2026
