Daycare development rejected by St. John’s City Council
St. John’s City Council has rejected a proposal for a significant daycare development on Thorburn Road. The rejected proposal was for a two building daycare at 410 Thorburn road which is currently an unserviced area. The main concern was safety – St. John’s Regional Fire Department says the facility would be one minute over the recommended […]
Read more‘Swiftbowl’ tonight at Martini Bar in support of Make-A-Wish Canada
The big game is on Sunday, but first… the ‘Swifties’ are Shaking It Off at Martini Bar on George Street. Make-A-Wish Canada will be partnering with hosts, Martini Bar, for their first ever ‘SwiftBowl’ Saturday, February 10. Ready For It? Because there are still tickets available! Doors open at 10 p.m. and there will be […]
Read moreGrowlers’ star rookie is taking the league by storm
Newfoundland Growlers forward Tate Singleton is having quite a rookie season. The 25-year-old West Lebanon, New Hampshire native was signed to a one year contract by the American Hockey League’s Toronto Marlies in July of last year after four years with the Ohio State University team. He was subsequently assigned to the Growlers in October […]
Read moreNew procurement strategies aimed to support local suppliers
The province has introduced two new procurement strategies: the Newfoundland and Labrador First Procurement Strategy and the Sustainable Procurement Strategy. Government says the strategies are aimed at maximizing the success of provincial suppliers in obtaining government contracts, supporting provincial supplier development, and increasing sustainable practices in purchasing. The Newfoundland and Labrador First Procurement Strategy will see […]
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