By Sarah Smellie As members of Newfoundland and Labrador’s main political parties travel the province to campaign for votes, their signs, pamphlets, buses …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & Budgets
Newfoundland and Labrador seeks federal EI extension for wildfire-displaced workers
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberNewfoundland and Labrador is asking Ottawa to extend Employment Insurance benefits and increase work permit flexibility for workers displaced by unprecedented wildfires …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeaturedTraining & Development
N.L. government invests $3.5 million in women’s trades program, launches online registry
The Newfoundland and Labrador government will spend $3.54 million over three years to create an all-female renovation crew that helps women gain …
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Newfoundland and Labrador launches worker rights awareness campaign
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Newfoundland and Labrador government has launched a new campaign to help workers understand their workplace rights and help employers learn their …
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FeaturedTraining & Development
RNC officers missing mandatory training as inventory security weaknesses exposed
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Royal Newfoundland Constabulary failed to ensure officers completed required training and secure sensitive inventory, exposing significant gaps in operational readiness, according …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Kruger’s $700 million investment in Corner Brook, N.L., paper mill applauded by union
Canada’s largest private-sector union says it supports Kruger Inc.’s plan to invest up to $700 million in modernizing its Corner Brook, N.L., …
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FeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro faces safety charges after fatal workplace accident
Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro and one of its supervisors are facing multiple charges under provincial occupational health and safety legislation following a …
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Volunteer firefighters are on the front lines of a roaring wildfire that has forced hundreds to flee their homes in rural Newfoundland, …
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)FeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
Newfoundland and Labrador backs AI workplace safety device with $420,000 funding
A St. John’s technology company has received provincial funding to develop a wearable device that uses artificial intelligence to detect multiple hazardous …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Newfoundland and Labrador hires Deloitte to review nursing staffing levels, workload concerns
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Newfoundland and Labrador government has selected Deloitte to conduct a comprehensive review of nursing staffing at six health facilities across the …