The province is currently reviewing 19 bids on proposed wind-hydrogen projects in the province. Today, Chief Mi’sel Joe says it’s important government consider those with MOU partnerships with Miawpukek First Nation in making a decision. One of the most recent to sign on with Miawpukek is Terra Nova Hydrogen in an equity partnership on the […]
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Rio Tinto says progress is being made on resuming operations at the IOC Mine in Labrador West. The railway servicing the mine was shut down two weeks ago because of wildfires in Quebec. Today, a spokesperson for Rio Tinto said the teams have made progress on repairs and built temporary infrastructure, allowing ore transportation to […]
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Canada started the FIBA U16 Women’s Americas Championship Tuesday with a convincing 69-37 win over host Brazil. The Canadian lineup features 16-year-old St. John’s basketball star Sarah Reid, who played solid minutes for the national team in the tournament opener. Reid, just one of a handful of players from this province to ever play for […]
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A global pandemic stalled many sports events throughout the world, delaying national and international competitions. One victim was the Newfoundland and Labrador Summer Games, which was previously slated for 2020. Well, it’s going to happen next year. The Games are set for Aug. 10-17., 2024. Co-Chairs Judy Morrow and Neil Kearley have accepted re-appointments and […]
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Canada will be looking for redemption at the FIBA under-16 women’s Americas Championship in Mexico this week. The Canadians have medaled in each of the past seven championships, including gold back in 2015. However, they have lost three-straight finals to powerhouse United States. Incredibly, Team Canada’s lineup features a star player from this province, 16-year-old […]
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A new buyer has been confirmed for the Canada Fluorspar mine in St. Lawrence. On June 6, the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador approved the sale of CFI to a private company registered in Singapore for $25 million, which closed today, June 13. The buyer is a subsidiary company of AMED Funds, a group of […]
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The 2002-23 basketball season is over for the Newfoundland Rogues after getting knocked out of The Basketball League playoffs by the Albany Patroons. While the team won’t take the championship home this year, the talented club was touted for its community service. Just before the start of last night’s playoff game, Rogues owner Tony Kenny […]
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The Avalon Arena Association, the not-for-profit organization which owns andoperates Twin Rinks, is preparing to open a new custom-sized ice rink on Hebron Way. TheCapital Subaru Arena is a smaller-scale arena that not only addresses issues around limited icetimes and availability but will also create a new and accessible community space.The new ice surface measures […]
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Marathon Gold is now eight months into the construction phase of its Valentine Lake Project. There are now over 160 employees on site with the company, and the number is expected to grow as they move closer toward production. The road to the site has been completed and materials are now being shipped for the […]
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