2 years ago
Veterinary clinics collaborate in response to VSC closing emergency hours
The Province’s only 24/7 emergency veterinary clinic is cutting back it’s hours beginning July 2nd. The Veterinary Specialty Centre (VSC) in St. John’s announced on June 18th, that it would be changing it’s hours due to staffing shortages starting Tuesday, the VSC’s hours will now be from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 7 days a […]
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2 years ago
Governor General of Canada pays respects to unknown soldier during visit to province
The Governor General of Canada, Mary Simon made her first official visit to the province this weekend as part of her objective to visit each province and territory across the country. This morning, Governor General Simon visited the Confederation building to pay her respects to the unknown soldier. She was greeted by provincial dignitaries, including Lieutenant […]
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2 years ago
Labrador Innu purchase all shares of the Harbour Grace Shrimp Company
Innu Development Limited Partnership CEO Gregory Rich has announced that the Labrador Innu fishing company, Ueushuk Fisheries Limited, purchased all of the shares of the Harbour Grace Shrimp Company. This purchase will provide access to the offshore shrimp fishery through ownership of one of the seventeen offshore licenses. In addition, Innu will also have greater […]
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2 years ago
Inflation increases last month
Inflation went up slightly in May. The rate went from 2.7 per cent to 2.9 per cent. Statistics Canada said the increase was due to higher prices for services. Faster price growth for services was led by cellular services, travel tours, rent and air transportation. Prices for food purchased from stores increased by 1.5 per […]
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2 years ago
Canada Day Celebrations in St. John’s
The City of St. John’s has announced Canada Day activities that will take place on July 1. There will be a Sunrise Celebration at 6:00 a.m. on Signal Hill. A free Metrobus Shuttle will bring attendees from the Signal Hill Visitor Centre up to Cabot Tower. There will be a Family Fun and Entertainment event […]
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2 years ago
Home Heating Supplement Program (Furnace and Stove Oil) Applications open
The province is pleased to inform residents that the home heating supplement program is open for applications until Jan. 15, 2025. As announced in Budget 2024, maintaining the home heating supplement for furnace or stove oil is one of the measures the Provincial Government is undertaking to help residents with affordability. Residents can apply online […]
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2 years ago
Further delays for Ala’suinu’s entry into ferry service
International experts continue to work around the clock to clean debris from the fuel and lubrication system of Marine Atlantic’s new vessel, the Ala’suinu, but the problem has not yet been resolved. That’s according to a statement from Marine Atlantic this morning.As a result, there will be additional delays to the start of the Argentia service.To […]
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2 years ago
ArtsNL announces Creation Grant Program for Indigenous artists
ArtsNL has announced the launch of the Creation Grant Program. The program provides funding to Indigenous artists, artistic groups, and culture carriers for the creation, development, exhibition, and transfer of knowledge related to an art form or artistic practice. Grants are available to Indigenous artists at any stage of their artistic career, working in all […]
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2 years ago
Open Fire Ban Lifted on the Island; Ban Remains in Effect for Labrador
The outdoor fire ban on the Island has been lifted but remains in effect for Labrador until further notice. The setting of fires on forest land or within 300 meters of forest land is prohibited in all areas of Labrador. In areas that are not on forest land or within 300 metres of forest land, […]
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