5 months ago
Public Health strongly recommends vaccination this flu season
The Department of Health and Community Services is advising of an early and concerning start to this year’s influenza season in Canada and globally. Public health is strongly recommending everyone six months of age and older receive their flu shot as soon as they can. Residents are encouraged to book their vaccination appointments by: The […]
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5 months ago
Province issues Request for Proposals for additional swing vessel
The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to secure an additional swing vessel to provide relief on provincial ferry routes serving Fogo Island-Change Islands and Bell Island. Swing vessels play a critical role in maintaining service when regularly assigned ferries are out of operation for maintenance, repairs or refits. […]
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5 months ago
Habitat for Humanity’s ground-breaking ceremony set for today in Mount Pearl
Joedy Wall, Minister of Housing and Minister of Social Supports and Well-Being, will take part in a groundbreaking ceremony this afternoon for two new homes set for construction in Mount Pearl by Habitat for Humanity. Wall will join Dave Aker, Mayor of Mount Pearl, Sandra Whiffen, Chief Executive Officer of Habitat for Humanity Newfoundland and […]
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5 months ago
Atlantic Canada’s cruised industry enjoys big season
Atlantic Canada celebrated a dynamic 2025 cruise season defined by inaugural visits, significant milestones, and strong collaboration across the region. The 2025 season opened on March 10 with PONANT’s Le Commandant Charcot making its first winter call in Corner Brook, and concluded on Nov. 19 when AIDA Cruises’ AIDAdiva departed Halifax, Nova Scotia. Between the […]
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