The Stanley Cup Playoffs teams are busy in trying to get the Cup as they challenge for the game.

Last evening at 9pm, Monday, May 30th, the New York Rangers won 6-2 over the Carolina Hurricanes, and the Hurricanes are now gone from the playoffs.

Tonight, Tuesday, May 31, the playoff game will be the Edmonton Oilers vs. the Colorado Avalanche, starting at 9pm.

The Nanuit team of the Amos Comenius Memorial School have attended the volleyball provincials over the weekend.

Nichole Mclean is the coach for the team of Nanuit.

They went to Burnt Island, NL, playing in the Grandy’s River Collegiate School from Friday, May 27, 2022 until Saturday, May 28.

The Nanuit played the Gill Memorial in the Semi-finals and made it to the finals.

They did three sets and lost to the Grandy’s, which made the team get the silver medal, as well as getting the tournament sportsmanship banner with the presenter saying the votes weren’t even close.

Congratulations to the team of the Amos Comenius Memorial School.

The Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra will be touring to Happy Valley-Goose Bay and Nain this week.

Hugh Donnan is the CEO.

He says the Orchestra is based in St. John’s, NL.

Donnan says they’re excited about the tour that will be held today Tuesday, May 31st until Thursday, June 2nd, 2022.

Click here to hear more of the Orchestra tour with Donnan.

The Nain Inuit Community Government office will start summer hours effective June 6, 2022.

The office hours will be from 8:30am to 4pm and the municipal department hours will be from 8am to 5pm, until September 9th.

On September 12, the Nain ICG office will be back to regular hours from 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.

The municipal department hours will be from 8am to 5pm.

If anyone have any questions, feel free to call the office during work hours at 922-2842.

The Nunatsiavut Government is seeking tenders from qualified contractors to design and construct a 24×30 foot accessory building at 114 Middle Path in Nain.

Full project details can be found on MERX Canadian Public Tenders at www.merx.com.

Proponents must be familiar with general construction methods and all applicable building codes.

Proposals are to be received no later than 4:00p.m ADT on June 17, 2022 at the Nunatsiavut Government offices in Makkovik, Nunatsiavut.

The lowest-cost or any tender may not necessarily be accepted, and the Nunatsiavut Government reserves the right to cancel this tendering process at any time.

Tenders will be evaluated on the principle of value for money, whish includes an evaluation of the Inuit Content Factor pursuant to the Procurement Act.

Pauktuutit, Inuit Women of Canada has been advocating for the social, cultural, political and economic betterment of Inuit Women, their families and communities since 1984, building a rich history.

Gerri Sharpe, the President says she is proud to contribute alongside with their board of directors. She invites you to learn more about the realities of Inuit women and the work Pauktuutit does by reading about their mandate, advocacy, and department projects.

Sharpe says working with the government, community leaders and Inuit Organizations, we support Inuit Women to reach their full potential in safe, happy communities.

The Dalhousie University is working with the Nunatsiavut Government to work on a marine project this summer.

Kate Ortenzi is a PHD student in Marin Biology at Dalhousie University.

As a researcher, Ortenzi is working on modelling of maps to see how the land and the ocean are connected and see how these systems work together.

Click here to hear more of the marine project with Ortenzi that the university and the Nunatsiavut Government are doing.

COVID-19 Vaccine Regulations under the Health Protection and Promotion Act which came into effect on December 2021, will be suspended on June 1, 2022.

These regulations required employees and service providers of certain businesses, facilities, and organizations to be fully vaccinated or to have an approved medical exemption.

Given the current epidemiology of the province, a decision have been made not to extend them at this time.

The regulations were developed for those working with vulnerable populations within sectors such as personal care homes, assisted living facilities, home care, charitable organizations providing services to persons in need, private health clinics, private schools, post-secondary institutions, fire departments, ambulance providers, businesses employing regulated health professionals, organizations providing childcare services, and organizations providing therapeutic, supportive and residential services to children, youth and families.

Also today, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is announcing the suspension of the mandatory vaccination policy for public service employees on June 1.

This policy was one of the tools that assisted with continued safety in the workplace, as well as offered additional health protections for all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians given the evidence of the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine.

While the regulations and the mandatory vaccination policy for public services employees will be suspended on June 1, Public Health will continue to monitor the epidemiology of the province and, as with any public health measure, these may be reinstated ay any time deemed necessary in the future for the protection of the people of the province.

The honorable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister Responsible for Labor, today releases the final report of the minimum wage review committee.

The report was completed after a comprehensive analysis and stakeholder engagement process, including input from employers, employees, advocacy, labor and employer group, and the public.

In January, the minimum wage review committee with a mandate to review input on the minimum wage, on the minimum wage adjustment process and the rage rate.

Earlier today, Minister Davis announced increases to the minimum wage in Newfoundland and Labrador. On October 1, 2022 the minimum wage will increase by 50 cents, bringing it to $13.70 per hour. In April 2023, the minimum wage will increase by 80 cents bringing the rate to $14.50 per hour. On October 1, 2023, the minimum wage will increase by 50 cents, bringing it to $15 per hour.

The Provincial Government is also creating a one-year transitional support program for smaller employers. The program will provide 50 cents an hour, per employee, for employers with 20 or less employees. This program is application-based and further details will follow on the application process in the coming weeks.

The province has announced temporary measures to help address the cost of living:

A temporary 50% reduction province’s gas tax which will lower gas by 8 cents per litre; the gasoline tax reduction will be in effect until January 2023.

A life-time home heating supplement for furnace oil, which will be available this fall and will be based on household income; and,

Committing to a $15 minimum wage by fall 2023.