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An arbitrator has ruled the Fish, Food & Allied Workers union broke a collective agreement by striking last spring over the crab harvest, but president Greg Pretty has no regrets.

An arbitrator has ruled the Fish, Food & Allied Workers union broke its collective agreement with the Association of Seafood Producers by telling crab fishermen to keep their boats tied up at the beginning of last season amid a price dispute.

Creditor protection proceedings involving the Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation of St. John’s are moving to the courtroom Thursday.

A review of Newfoundland and Labrador’s open-records laws is now in the hands of the provincial government, but officials say it’s too soon to know what recommendations will be enacted.

Posted: May 16, 2021 7:00 AM NT | Last Updated: May 16 comments The committee chair for the access to information review is David Orsborn, former chief justice of the Newfoundland and Labrador Supreme Court. His report is due by June 30.(Mark Cumby/CBC) Nine years ago, controversy over the issue sparked late-night filibusters of protest at the legislature, and widespread brushfires of indignation and ire. More than six years ago, a high-profile panel convened well-attended hearings on the topi...

N.L. government looking to deter access-to-information requests, critics say Ahead of an upcoming review of access-to-information laws, critics are calling suggested changes — some coming from the highest levels of government — self-serving and deeply concerning. Social Sharing CBC News · Posted: Jan 06, 2021 6:00 AM NT | Last Updated: January 6 Public agencies receive thousands of information requests from members of the public every year, but recent submissions to the review committee ...