3 years ago
Government provides funding to health tech company
Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology Andrew Parsons announced $101,050 in funding for Nucliq Biologics Inc. to support the continued growth of the local health technology sector. Nucliq Biologics Inc. is a health tech company located in St. John’s. It is leveraging its knowledge of interactions between the microbiome and human body to understand and […]
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3 years ago
Labrador City announces date for winter carnival
The Town of Labrador City will be holding its annual winter carnival in March. The event will run from March 8 to 16. Organizers are seeking groups and organizations to host an event for the Carnival. The deadline for events and activities submission is January 26.
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3 years ago
Inflation rate increases slightly
The inflation rate in December rose 3.4 percent, following a 3.1 per cent increase in November. In December there was an increase in the cost of gasoline, rent, airfares, and passenger vehicles. Prices for food purchased from stores rose 4.7 per cent year over year in December, unchanged from the increase in November. In Newfoundland […]
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3 years ago
Poor driving conditions across Newfoundland and several ferries suspend service
Roads across Newfoundland are mostly snow-covered. The roads from Woody Point to Trout River and Abrahams Cove to Mainland are closed. There is poor visibility in many areas of the west coast, parts of central, and the Avalon Peninsula. Travel is not recommended in several areas. Across Labrador, roads are snow-covered with icy sections and […]
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