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5 months ago

Applications open for Accessible Taxi and Busing Grants

The province is modernizing and expanding the Accessible Taxi Grant Program to provide more options for people who require accessible transportation. The program will be renamed the Accessible Taxi and Busing Grant. Eligibility is being expanded so that more people and organizations can apply. This now includes individuals, businesses, non-profit organizations, Indigenous governments and organizations, […]

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5 months ago

RCMP Fprovides updates on 2025 drug and firearm-related arrests

RCMP Federal Policing – Eastern Region welcomes the convictions and sentencing of Asian Htoo and Rodrigues Ryan, arrested after separate searches and arrests in January 2025.  On Jan. 14, 2025, 26-year-old Asian Htoo was arrested for possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking. A subsequent search of his vehicle and residence resulted […]

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5 months ago

Dates set for 20th Annual Women’s Work Festival

Promoting work by women and artists of marginalized genders, the Women’s Work Festivalreturns for its 20th installment from March 1-8 in St. John’s, Ktaqmkuk (Newfoundland and Labrador). The Women’s Work Festival present plays-in-progress readings: PAZ by Alicia Payne; a child goes missing after her Filipina nanny is fired. Modern Vintage by Amy House; Lorraine and Ethel, sisters in their […]

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5 months ago

Derek Coffey named St. John’s City Manager

Derek Coffey has been appointed as City Manager with the City of St. John’s. In this role, Coffey will provide overall leadership for the City’s administration, oversee municipal operations, and support council in delivering programs and services to residents. “On behalf of Council, I am very pleased to welcome Derek into the role of City […]

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