Recent News

The Council of Atlantic Premiers recently wrote Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to share the priorities of Atlantic Canadians and request the federal government’s intended actions regarding these priorities.  The letter focuses on the ongoing housing crisis, lack of details on federal infrastructure and labour market funding, as well as the proposed international student cap and national pharmacare program.  The Council of Atlantic Premiers urged the […]

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is advising the public that emergency services at the Connaigre Peninsula Health Centre in Harbour Breton will be temporarily closed until 4:00 p.m. today, March 28, due to human resource challenges. Patients with a medical emergency who require an ambulance should call 911. Those who feel they have a serious […]

The Persistence Theatre Company is back with the International Women’s Day Luncheon, after having to postpone the original date due to inclement weather. The International Women’s Day Luncheon will take place next Friday, April 5, at the Sheraton Hotel. Deputy Mayor of Mount Pearl, Nicole Kieley will be a guest speaker. Tickets are selling out […]

Following the provincial budget, MUNSU is holding a town hall to call on government for cuts to the tuition offset grant. In a statement, MUNSU wrote: Town Hall 2024 Press Release MUNSU has invited political and administrative leaders to a student town hall taking place on Monday, April 22nd, 2024 at 7pm at the Breezeway […]

To support current farmers and new entrants to the province’s agriculture and agrifoods sectors, applications are now open for the 2024-25 Provincial Agrifoods Assistance Program. The deadline to apply is April 26, 2024. Proposed projects must enhance food self-sufficiency, increase agricultural growth and secondary processing, and generate employment. Eligible applicants must have reported a minimum […]

The St. John’s International Airport Authority (SJIAA) is proud to be named as one of Atlantic Canada’s Top Employers for 2024. This distinguished award recognizes employers in Canada’s four Atlantic provinces that lead their industries with exceptional places to work. “Being recognized as one of Atlantic Canada’s Top Employers is a tremendous honour,” said Dennis […]