Shell has bought a 30 percent stake in the proposed Bay du Nord oil project off the east coast of Newfoundland. As NTV’s Ben Cleary tells us, Premier Tony Wakeham is touting the sale as a big win for the province’s industry.
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A province-wide outdoor fire ban prohibiting setting of fires on forest land or within 300 metres of forest land is now in effect in Newfoundland and Labrador. The ban comes as significant firefighting resources are dedicated to wildfire suppression near the communities of Labrador West. According to the Provincial Government, “The province-wide outdoor fire ban […]
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The province announced support today for a new statue that the Town of Grand Falls-Windsor is commissioning as a tribute to the late Gordon Pinsent. Government will provide $210,000 for the statue’s creation and installation in the Grand Falls-Windsor area, creating a tribute to Pinsent’s incredible accomplishments and impact on the arts and cultural sector […]
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In alignment with the City’s Paid Parking Management Strategy (PPMS), City Council has approved reductions for commercial parking permit monthly rates, as follows: This change came into effect on Wednesday, July 3.
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The City of St. John’s will be observing Orangemen’s Day on Monday. Garbage and recycling will be collected on Monday. The Robin Hood Bay Waste Management Facility is open for commercial users only from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All City parking by-laws are still in effect including paid parking regulations as Monday is not […]
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