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6 months ago

St. John’s Board of Trade to welcome new board of directors Wednesday

The St. John’s Board of Trade will formally welcome its 2026 board of directors at a ceremony Wednesday afternoon at the Delta St. John’s Hotel. Anna Cook will be sworn in as the new board chair by St. John’s Mayor Danny Breen. Cook will be joined by Geoff Spencer as vice-chair, Karen Veitch as second […]

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Deer Lake Airport announces new Porter Airlines service to Ottawa beginning in June

Deer Lake Regional Airport Authority (DLRAA) has announced that Porter Airlines will launch five-times-weekly service between Deer Lake (YDF) and Ottawa (YOW) beginning June 10. “Expanding access to the nation’s capital supports our community, businesses, government travelers, and the tourism sector,” said Tammy Priddle, President and CEO, Deer Lake Regional Airport Authority. “This new route […]

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Taxpayers Federation call on Premier Wakeham to reject politician pay hikes

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling on Premier Tony Wakeham to reject any move to hike politicians’ salaries before the House of Assembly reopens on March 2. “Wakeham needs to show leadership while families are struggling with the cost of living and reject politician pay raises,” said Devin Drover, CTF Atlantic Director and General Counsel. […]

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Province introduces changes to boost competition in N.L. fish processing

ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — The Fish, Food and Allied Workers-Unifor union is welcoming a major provincial step toward restoring competition and fairness in Newfoundland and Labrador’s fish processing sector. Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Loyola O’Driscoll has confirmed the changes. Breaking down barriers to new processing licencesNew fish processing licence applications will now be received and […]

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