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1 year ago

SeaRose workers join Unifor

Energy workers aboard the SeaRose floating production, storage and offloading vessel have voted to unionize. The workers have joined Canada’s largest union in the private sector, Unifor, which represents 320,000 workers countrywide. Unifor filed for union certification in October 2024. The details were finalized on May 23. SeaRose workers will now work with union representatives […]

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1 year ago

Marystown Volunteer Fire Department receives prestigious $15,000 grant

The Marystown Volunteer Fire Department is the latest recipient of the KENWOOD Cares $15,000 communications equipment grant. Located in the heart of Marystown, the department serves approximately 5,400 residents. Their coveragealso extends to the neighbouring towns of Jean de Baie, Rock Harbour, Spanish Room, and Beau Bois, with aid agreements in place for Baine Harbour, […]

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1 year ago

Bank of Canada holds policy rate while unemployment rate increases

On Wednesday, the Bank of Canada maintained its target for the overnight rate at 2.75 percent, with the Bank Rate at 3 percent and the deposit rate at 2.70 percent. While some tariffs have been decreased, tariff rates are well above their levels at the beginning of 2025, and new trade actions are still being […]

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1 year ago

Shawn Desman headlines George Street’s ‘Big Birthday Bash’ on June 30th

Shawn Desman is enjoying a successful comeback, and St. John’s will be one major stop during a busy year on tour. The Toronto-born singer will headline George Street’s ‘Big Birthday Bash’, set for June 30th. Gates open at 7 o’clock and tickets are now available. The internationally-acclaimed Canadian platinum-selling artist will be joined by an exciting […]

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