Brazil says small business operators are seriously worried about their bottom line as fuel costs rise, fearing this will mean layoffs.
PC Opposition Leader David Brazil says carbon tax and clean fuel regulations are driving up the cost of living and it’s only going to get worse. David Brazil says as these two carbon tax increases are starting to ripple through our economy, he is already hearing from families having trouble making ends meet. Brazil says they raised the carbon tax on gasoline, and removed the tax exemptions for home heating fuel, municipal operations, and intra-provincial aviation. Second, they introduced new clean fuel regulations on fuel producers, even after a federal study revealed the regulations would impact Newfoundland and Labrador harder than any other province. Brazil says small business operators are seriously worried about their bottom line as fuel costs rise, fearing this will mean layoffs.
Police seize 6 ounces of cocaine in Corner Brook on Wednesday and charge a 49 year old man
Seniors Advocate says seniors are paying for services yet receiving little value
Forest fire season is now in effect for all of NL until end of September
Two overdue ATV riders were safely located by Deer Lake Ground Search and Rescue yesterday morning
BayFM Radiothon brings in money for Bay of Islands Volunteer Search & Rescue
