Month: May 2025

5 months ago

NLC sees record sales and earnings in fiscal year 2025

NLC today released its financial and operational results for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025 ended April 5, 2025. NLC reported net earnings for the quarter of $41.9 million, a decrease of $2.2 million, or 5.0%,compared with Q4 of fiscal year 2024. Net earnings for fiscal year 2025 total $211.0 million, anincrease of $3.0 […]

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5 months ago

Province marks National AccessAbility Week 2025: Breaking Barriers Together

This year’s theme is Breaking Barriers Together. National AccessAbility Week is an opportunity to recognize the leadership and contributions of persons with disabilities, and to highlight the work of communities, organizations, and governments in removing barriers to full participation. The province has taken significant steps to improve accessibility and inclusion, including:

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5 months ago

Salmonier Nature Park open for Season June 1

Salmonier Nature Park opens for the 2025 season on Sunday. The entrance gate will be open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. All visitors must be off the trail by 5:30 p.m. Admission is free. Park programming includes school and community group visits, Canada Day activities, and family fun days throughout the summer. Due to […]

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5 months ago

Hogan and Coady to provide update on Sugar Tax

Premier John Hogan and Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance Siobhan Coady will provide an update today at 12:30 p.m. regarding the elimination of the sugar sweetened beverage tax. The sugar sweetened beverage tax was imposed in 2022.

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5 months ago

Fire ban issued for metro area

The St. John’s Regional Fire Department has issued a fire ban for St.John’s, Mount Pearl, and Paradise due to the high fire hazard rating for the region. The fire ban will remain in effect until Tuesday, June 3, 2025, and will be re-evaluated on that day. This includes outdoor wood-burning appliances, charcoal BBQs and open […]

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5 months ago

St. John’s seeking members for Youth Engagement Working Group

The City of St. John’s continues to seek an applicant to fill a vacancy that exists on the Youth Engagement Working Group. The Youth Engagement Working Group provides ongoing advice and guidance to the City of St. John’s on how to best engage youth on City matters.  Members will share insights on strategies, policies, and […]

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5 months ago

High-density housing opportunity in Mount Pearl

The City of Mount Pearl is now accepting Expressions of Interest for the sale and development of a 2.6-acre site at Mount Carson Avenue and Larsen Street. The site is earmarked to address a critical need for seniors housing in the region. Proposals that include over 100 units, feature “Assisted Living, Residential Personal Care Homes, […]

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5 months ago

Dry roads across the province

It will be another beautiful drive across the province this morning with clear and dry roads and good visibility. The MV Kamutik W freight office will begin accepting freight effective June 2. All ferries are on time. At the St. John’s International Airport Air Canada Air flights 690, 696, 687, and 697 are cancelled, and […]

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5 months ago

Stoodley to participate in Provincial Francophonie Day flag-raising ceremony

Minister Responsible for Francophone Affairs Sarah Stoodley will participate in a flag-raising ceremony for Provincial Francophonie Day today at 11:00 a.m. The event, organized by the Francophone Federation of Newfoundland and Labrador, will take place in the East Block lobby of the Confederation Building. The exterior of the Confederation Building will also be lit in […]

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5 months ago

Fuel prices fall in weekly adjustment

In the latest weekly adjustment, the cost of most fuels is down. Gasoline has decreased by up to 3.5 cents per litre.  Diesel motor fuel on the Island fell by up to 3.5 cents while diesel motor fuel in Zones 13 and 13a decreased by 3.0 cents. Furnace oil heating fuel on the Island decreased […]

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