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Fortis Gives $1,000,000 to Canada Games for Recreational Facility
The 2025 Canada Games in St. John's has landed a major sponsor. Fortis is giving $1,000,000 to the games to go towards the new recreational facility under development, which will now be named the Fort...
Jun 21, 2023
Province Details Green Transition Fund
The provincial government has announced the details of its new green transition fund. The fund is part of government's restructuring agreement for the West White Rose Project in May of last year. Proj...
Jun 21, 2023
AG Report Offers Critique of Government Handling of Loans, Grants, Investments in Business, Innovation
The Auditor General's latest report provides a harsh critique of how government has managed its loans, grants and investments in business and innovation. The AG's report covers a three-year period fro...
Jun 21, 2023 Auditor General Denise Hanrahan File Photo
Shakespeare by the Sea Returns for 30th Anniversary Season
Shakespeare by the Sea is returning for its 30th anniversary season. This year's season, curated by Artistic Director Mallory Clarke, will feature three shows starting on July 7 and running through to...
Jun 21, 2023 (Photo via Shakespeare by the Sea Facebook.)
US Coast Guard Confirms More Noises Detected in Submersible Search Area
The US Coast Guard has confirmed that more noises were heard in the ocean this morning as the search continues for the missing Titan submersible with five men on board. Search efforts are now concentr...
Jun 21, 2023
St. John's Reverifies High Five Accredited Status
The capital city has reverified its status as a High Five accredited organization for its recreation programming. High Five is a training program that assures that children's recreational programs mee...
Jun 21, 2023
Hurricane Fiona Property Claims Process Continues
The process continues on the southwest coast sorting out property claims related to Hurricane Fiona. The first stage-dealing with homes which were washed away or deemed to be uninhabitable-has, for th...
Jun 21, 2023
SIRT-NL Issues Statement Amid Questions on Police Shooting
SIRT-NL has issued a update on the shooting incident at Regatta Plaza in St. John's on June 12. A 38-year-old man, who SIRT-NL describes as a new Canadian, was estranged from his family for a number o...
Jun 21, 2023
Province Reiterates Opposition to Federal Carbon Tax
The provincial government is once again reiterating its disagreement with the federal government's decision to remove the province's exemptions and bring in carbon tax rates starting July 1st. In a re...
Jun 21, 2023
Newfoundland Growlers Name Kenny O'Leary as Vice President of Hockey Operations
The Newfoundland Growlers have appointed Kenny O'Leary as their new Vice President of Hockey Operations. O'Leary previously held the position of VP of Business Operations. Jonathan Loder is joining th...
Jun 21, 2023 Ken O'Leary
