The day is established by the United Nations to promote understanding and dialogue between people living in poverty and the wider society.
Today is International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. The day is established by the United Nations to promote understanding and dialogue between people living in poverty and the wider society. This year’s theme, Ending Social and Institutional Maltreatment Acting together for just, peaceful and inclusive societies, highlights the maltreatment experienced by people living in poverty, and considers ways to act together to promote just, peaceful and inclusive societies. This dimension of poverty is often hidden. Now in its second year, government’s Poverty Reduction Plan is focused on addressing childhood poverty, encouraging meaningful, sustainable employment, improving incomes and seniors’ well-being. The plan includes an expanded prenatal nutrition supplement of $150 a month, a 300 per cent increase to the Newfoundland and Labrador Child Benefit, additional funding for school food programs, and more.
Review of the MOU between NL and Hydro Quebec has found it "is not in the overall best long-term interest of the people of the province"
Fox's General Store owner talks about the decision to move to seasonal operation
RCMP pull unfit vehicle off the road in Burgeo and suspended driver caught without insurance or registration
Corner Brook bulk garbage spring clean up is nearly half way done
Water levels are at an acceptable level in Deer Lake but officials are watching the situation
