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2 days ago
- CBC
Exposing fascist fight clubs training for 'race war' in Canada
CBC News' visual investigations team tracks down where two Ontario-based white nationalist groups recruit and train young men to fight. They're called 'active clubs' and they're on the rise around the world, including in Canada, where experts say they're one of the fastest-growing extremist threats. We expose them to the owners of MMA and boxing clubs that they've infiltrated.
CBC
2 days ago
- Business
- CBC
Parents and students are trying to save Algonquin College program for adults with disabilities
The college told CBC News it can no longer afford to run the program. The cut comes as the college is facing financial challenges, which it blames in part on new rules for international students and a lack of provincial funding.
CBC
2 days ago
- Business
- CBC
N.L. cabinet quietly approved new cash benefit for departing ministers
Newfoundland and Labrador cabinet ministers are now eligible for extra money on their way out the door, CBC News has learned. The provincial cabinet has approved a new transitional allowance policy for ministers, which came into effect April 1 — just months before a scheduled provincial election. There has been no public disclosure of the decision before now. Executive Council — which is responsible for the overall operations of the provincial government — confirmed the existence of the new policy in response to inquiries from CBC News. The decision could put tens of thousands of dollars in the pockets of some departing ministers. Since the beginning of April, eight cabinet ministers have either already left or signalled their intentions to not run again when voters go to the polls this fall. According to Executive Council, the transitional allowance policy is designed to provide financial support when a minister leaves office due to resignation, retirement, death or losing an election. It applies only to the ministerial portion of their salary. That's currently $48,664 per year. The premier is paid more: $65,168. WATCH | N.L. cabinet approves new benefit for outgoing ministers: Policy change could put thousands more into pockets of outgoing MHAs 36 minutes ago A transitional allowance policy for ministers came into effect April 1. The decision could put tens of thousands of dollars in the pockets of some retiring ministers, as a provincial election looms. The CBC's Rob Antle reports. The new policy provides one month's salary for each year of service in cabinet, on a prorated basis, for a minimum of three months and a maximum of 12 months. For ministers, that's a minimum payout of around $12,000, up to the full annual salary of $48,664. Ministers eligible for allowance and severance pay Executive Council won't say when the decision was made, noting that it was a decision of cabinet and those deliberations are protected. Officials indicated it aligns with the new MHA transitional allowance, which has similar terms and applies to the $95,357-a-year salary for members of the House of Assembly. All current cabinet ministers are also MHAs. But there are key differences between the two policies. The new MHA transitional allowance policy for departing members replaces the previous severance allowance. However, the new ministerial policy is an additional benefit stacked on top of the existing severance policy for ministers. The existing severance policy sees them continue receiving their salary up to the end of the month in which they depart, plus one additional month's pay. Premier's office says Hogan wasn't involved in decision Premier John Hogan was not made available for an interview this week. Spokesperson Ben Murphy sent an emailed statement Thursday evening. "Premier Hogan was not in cabinet when the decision was made, and he was not involved in the decision," the statement said. Hogan stepped aside from his cabinet portfolio after announcing his ultimately-successful run for the Liberal leadership in March. He was sworn in as premier in May.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
N.L. cabinet quietly approved new cash benefit for departing ministers
Newfoundland and Labrador cabinet ministers are now eligible for extra money on their way out the door, CBC News has learned. The provincial cabinet has approved a new transitional allowance policy for ministers, which came into effect April 1 — just months before a scheduled provincial election. There has been no public disclosure of the decision before now. Executive Council — which is responsible for the overall operations of the provincial government — confirmed the existence of the new policy in response to inquiries from CBC News. The decision could put tens of thousands of dollars in the pockets of some departing ministers. Since the beginning of April, eight cabinet ministers have either already left or signalled their intentions to not run again when voters go to the polls this fall. According to Executive Council, the transitional allowance policy is designed to provide financial support when a minister leaves office due to resignation, retirement, death or losing an election. It applies only to the ministerial portion of their salary. That's currently $48,664 per year. The premier is paid more: $65,168. WATCH | N.L. cabinet approves new benefit for outgoing ministers: The new policy provides one month's salary for each year of service in cabinet, on a prorated basis, for a minimum of three months and a maximum of 12 months. For ministers, that's a minimum payout of around $12,000, up to the full annual salary of $48,664. Ministers eligible for allowance and severance pay Executive Council won't say when the decision was made, noting that it was a decision of cabinet and those deliberations are protected. Officials indicated it aligns with the new MHA transitional allowance, which has similar terms and applies to the $95,357-a-year salary for members of the House of Assembly. All current cabinet ministers are also MHAs. But there are key differences between the two policies. The new MHA transitional allowance policy for departing members replaces the previous severance allowance. However, the new ministerial policy is an additional benefit stacked on top of the existing severance policy for ministers. The existing severance policy sees them continue receiving their salary up to the end of the month in which they depart, plus one additional month's pay. Premier's office says Hogan wasn't involved in decision Premier John Hogan was not made available for an interview this week. Spokesperson Ben Murphy sent an emailed statement Thursday evening. "Premier Hogan was not in cabinet when the decision was made, and he was not involved in the decision," the statement said. Hogan stepped aside from his cabinet portfolio after announcing his ultimately-successful run for the Liberal leadership in March. He was sworn in as premier in May. Meanwhile, there were no replies to a CBC News message sent to the legislative email addresses of every current cabinet minister. Download our free CBC News app to sign up for push alerts for CBC Newfoundland and Labrador. Sign up for our daily headlines newsletter here. Click here to visit our landing page.
CBC
6 days ago
- Climate
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As wildfires burn, officials warn cabin owners to vacate area near Chance Harbour
A weekend of hot temperatures in Newfoundland has sparked several new wildfires across the island. According to provincial fire duty officer Mark Lawlor, eight wildfires are currently burning. One in Chance Harbour, near Terra Nova National Park, started early Monday afternoon. "That fire is growing. I don't have an estimate on size, but I think it's going to be substantial," Lawlor told CBC News. Fire crews tried to reach the blaze, he said, but conditions are not favourable and some cabins are at risk. "The air tankers have been taken off," said Lawlor. "They just can't do anything with that fire." The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture is advising anyone in the Chance Harbour resource road cabin area to immediately leave. This follows the provincial government's decision to issue a provincewide fire ban on Friday. The majority of the island is reaching temperatures in the high 20s and some into the 30s. Two fires that started in eastern Newfoundland on Sunday are labelled as burning out of control, with the Northwest Brook fire estimated to be 9.2 hectares and the Maccles Lake South fire estimated to be four hectares. A wildfire burning near Bonavista Bay started on Saturday and is estimated to be one hectare. It's considered as under control. In central Newfoundland, two more fires are considered under control, including the largest wildfire active in the province near Pamehac Brook North. Located near Badger, the Pamehac Brook North fire is estimated to have burned 1,034 hectares. It started on June 17 and prompted the provincial government to issue a temporary evacuation order for residents. The Bellman's Pond fire is also under control. It started last Wednesday and is estimated to be just under one hectare. In western Newfoundland, the two Burnt Dam fires continue to burn. They started on July 5. The first is estimated to be 131 hectares and is being held. The second is estimated to be 2.5 hectares and is under control.
