2 years ago
Space Available in Fall Adult and Seniors Programs
The City of St. John’s still has space open in recreation programs for adults and seniors. Space is open in seven different programs. Residents can choose from programs such as Beginner Ballroom Dance, Intermediate Ballroom Dance, Bridge Level 3, Seniors Social Time, A Time to Dance, Bridge Level 1, and Chess.
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2 years ago
Quiet weather returns for Sunday
The weather across much of the province will be quiet during the second half of the weekend and into Tuesday of next week. The exception will be on the Avlaon and over eastern areas, where an area of low pressure may drive some showers or some rain on Tuesday. The next weather threat will be […]
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2 years ago
Police seeking assistance in locating missing St. John’s woman
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) are requesting assistance from the public in locating missing person Kristen (Krissy) Kenny. On Saturday, August 24, the RNC received a missing person report concerning Kristen Kenny, age 37 years. Kenny was last seen on Monday, August 19, in the area of Virginia Park in the east end of St. […]
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2 years ago
St. John’s releases feedback received on Slipway in Quidi Vidi
The City of St. John’s has released a report summarizing findings from public engagement regarding water access and the wooden slipway in Quidi Vidi. Respondents were interested in the desire to retain a slipway in Quidi Vidi with a preference for something wooden, similar to what currently exists. The slipway is also an indicator of […]
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2 years ago
Sales are up, demand continues to climb this summer says NL Association of Realtors
It’s been a busy summer in the housing market, says Bill Stirling, CEO of Newfoundland and Labradors Association of Realtors. The price of houses is up, sales are up, and demand continues to climb. The number of homes sold through the MLS System of the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Realtors totalled 641 units in […]
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2 years ago
Inflation cools to the lowest rate since 2021
The rate of inflation was down last month to 2.5 percent, increasing at the slowest pace since March 2021. The rate in June was 2.7 percent The cause for the decrease in inflation was broad-based, stemming from lower prices for travel tours, passenger vehicles and electricity. On a monthly basis, gasoline prices increased in July. […]
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2 years ago
Minister Marci Ien to visit St. John’s to commemorate anniversary of the Federal 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan
Next Wednesday Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth will visit St. John’s to commemorate the second anniversary of the Federal 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan. Ien will announce funding for community organizations in Atlantic Canada. Over the past two years, the federal government has dedicated $75 million in funding to organizations that provide […]
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2 years ago
Sunwing to continue service in St. John’s, Gander, and Deer Lake this winter
Sunwing Airlines has announced its 2024-2025 winter schedule. It has added three new sun destinations, including Tulum, Camaguey-Santa Lucia and San Andrés. It also announced that it will continue weekly service to top southern destinations from gateways in Atlantic Canada including St. John’s, Gander, and Deer Lake. These flights start on Jan. 5, 2025.
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2 years ago
SJRFD warning public of unauthorized safety certifications
The St. John’s Regional Fire Department (SJRFD) is advising all citizens of a notification from UL Solutions that two products bear unauthorized UL Certification Marks for the United States and Canada. The UL Mark is placed on products deemed safe for use in the United States and Canada, as tested by Underwriters Laboratories Solutions. It […]
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