2 years ago
Province moves forward to replace ancient St. John’s prison
The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure has concluded the Request for Qualifications process for the replacement of Her Majesty’s Penitentiary. The Request for Qualifications closed on Feb. 16 with one submission. New Avalon Corrections Partners has been deemed qualified to continue the procurement. The private sector partnership is led by Plenary Americas and PCL Investments. […]
Read more
2 years ago
Activist Film Collective Meets Fundraising Goal, Offers Online Screening
Activist Film Collective, a St. John’s-based film screening collective, will be hosting its first online screening of Three Promises by Yousef Srouji. Three Promises by Yousef Srouji is the story of a mother’s conversations with God, and the promises she makes to ensure her family’s safety during the Second Intifada. Blending the voice of the […]
Read more
2 years ago
Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at five per cent
The Bank of Canada has maintained the policy rate and continued quantitative tightening. The Bank held its target for the overnight rate at 5 per cent, with the Bank Rate at 5.25 per cent and the deposit rate at 5 per cent. The rate has been at five per cent since last July. In February, […]
Read more
2 years ago
St. John’s to host Volunteer and Community Fair Event this week
The City of St. John’s has partnered with the Community Sector Council to host a Volunteer and Community Fair Event to help connect residents with volunteer opportunities. The fair will take place Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the St. John’s Community Market on Freshwater Road. Event admission is free. There will be […]
Read more