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Sidewalk Patios Cost Six Times More in St. John's Than Toronto: Report
The capital city charges nearly six times as much for a sidewalk patio than Canada's largest city. That's according to a new report from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business on concerns sur...
Nov 02, 2023 (Photo courtesy City of St. John's.)
RNC Continue Search for Missing 15-Year-Old
The RNC is continuing its search for Liam Tripp, a 15-year-old boy reported missing. Tripp is 6 feet 5 inches tall and about 180 pounds with short light brown hair, blue eyes and a slim build. He is k...
Nov 02, 2023
Oil and Gas Industry Stays Silent: Newfoundland Offshore Land Sale Sees Zero Bidders
There were no takers by the oil and gas industry this time around for a land sale offshore Newfoundland. The C-NLOPB offered 28 parcels of land in the eastern Newfoundland region totaling over 7 milli...
Nov 02, 2023
MUN Lecturers' Union Alarmed By Findings of AG Report
The Lecturers' Union at Memorial University is "gobsmacked" by the Auditor General's report on spending at MUN, released publicly last week. Spokesperson Alison Coffin says the administrative bloat un...
Nov 02, 2023 (Allison Coffin)
Northpine Foundation Gives Bonavista Organization $400,000 for Hydroponic Farm
This province has one of the highest rates of food insecurity in the country. Finding fresh produce in some parts of rural Newfoundland and Labrador can be particularly challenging. The Northpine Foun...
Nov 02, 2023 (Photo via Gov NL.)
Growlers Discussing Neck Guard Policy After Death of Former NHL Player
The Newfoundland Growlers are having conversations around a mandatory neck guard policy. In the days following the tragic on-ice death of American hockey player Adam Johnson, who suffered a fatal inju...
Nov 02, 2023
Province Establishes Women in Resources Advisory Committee
The provincial government has established a "Women in Resources Advisory Committee" to provide advice in a number of areas. About 2,2000 women were employed in the resources sector in Newfoundland and...
Nov 02, 2023
MNL President Supports Elimination of Poll Tax in New Municipal Legislation
The umbrella organization for towns and cities is taking a deep dive into new legislation governing the operation of towns and local service districts. The provincial government has brought in a repla...
Nov 02, 2023 MNL President Amy Coady
Province Implements Law in Hopes to Reduce Domestic Violence
People living in Newfoundland and Labrador now have an avenue to collect information on a current or former intimate partner in situations where they fear for their safety or well-being. It's known as...
Nov 02, 2023
Minister Abbott Optimistic Government Can Address Business Owners Concerns on War Memorial Project
The Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure says they are working with business owners in downtown St. John's who are affected by work at the War Memorial, and he is optimistic that they will be...
Nov 02, 2023
