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8 months ago

Second winter storm this week batters eastern Newfoundland; snow and high winds to continue Sunday

An estimated 30 centimetres of snow has already fallen in the St. John’s metro region as a winter storm continues to affect eastern Newfoundland. The snow began late Saturday and intensified overnight, bringing heavy snowfall and blowing snow to the region Sunday morning. High winds have reduced visibility and created hazardous travel conditions. Environment Canada […]

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8 months ago

The Rooms CEO, Anne Chafe, announces retirement

Anne Chafe will be retiring from her position as CEO of The Rooms Corporation in May. Chafe has been with The Rooms since 2007. She served as Interim CEO beginning in July 2019 and was appointed CEO in June 2020 through a recommendation of the Independent Appointments Commission. Her previous leadership roles within the organization include Director of the […]

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8 months ago

Applications now being accepted for the Athletic Excellence Fund

The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation is advising athletes throughout Newfoundland and Labrador that provincial sport organizations are now accepting applications for the 2026 Athletic Excellence Fund. The Athletic Excellence Fund supports local athletes by providing financial assistance to help offset costs associated with training and competition. Funding is provided to athletes through […]

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8 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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