5 months ago
Officials warn of possible rotating outages on the island due to high demand, frazil ice
Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro and Newfoundland Power are advising residents to be prepared for rotating blackouts if necessary. That’s after Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro issued a statement Friday night advising island customers that a Power Warning would be in effect beginning at 6 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24. Officials said at a news conference Saturday […]
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5 months ago
Dominion to close supermarket at former Memorial Stadium site in May
The Dominion supermarket at the former Memorial Stadium site in St. John’s is expected to close in May. A source with the City of St. John’s says the city has no ownership of the site anymore, but they understand Loblaws will be closing the store by May. They say there is no firm indication of […]
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5 months ago
Canadian Taxpayers Federation questions provincial skyrocketing paving costs
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling on the Wakeham government to explain why the cost of paving projects in Newfoundland and Labrador nearly doubled over the past six years. “Taxpayers are entitled to know why something as basic as paving a road is becoming so much more expensive,” said Devin Drover, CTF Atlantic Director. “Whether […]
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5 months ago
Nunatsiavut Government stands in solidarity with Greenland
The Nunatsiavut Government says it is concerned by ongoing statements regarding the possible takeover of Greenland, noting such threats undermine the fundamental right of the people of Greenland to determine their own future. “The people of Greenland, many of whom are Inuit, have the right to choose their own destiny. The Nunatsiavut Government stands firmly […]
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