A Measured Opinion

Public sector jobs down 20 per cent over last two years

In less than two years, the Newfoundland and Labrador public sector has shrunk by more than a fifth its size in late 2012. Where did all the jobs go?

November 8, 2014

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Provincial government raises Pride flag for first time in NL history

As the 2014 Winter Olympics get underway in Sochi, communities across Canada and the world speak out against Russia's anti-gay laws

February 7, 2014

Should we raise the Minimum Wage?

There are good reasons to raise the minimum wage, and good reasons to explore other options. What's your take?

September 18, 2013

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times

Amidst mounting tension on Confederation Hill and throughout the province, the Dunderdale administration is seeing the backlash to its own austerity program. Current efforts to…

April 17, 2013

Dollars and Cents

A look at the increasingly polarized debate between business and labour about how best to attract and retain workers in the province.

July 11, 2011

Temporary foreign workers: a growing reality. But is it the right one?

How immigration policy is increasingly being used by governments and businesses to address labour market needs, and the debates these policies have given rise to.

July 4, 2011