3 years ago
First Light St. John’s Friendship Centre to receive Canada Post Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation Grant
Over $1 million in grants has been awarded this year by the Canada Post Community Foundation to 84 organizations across the country. These grants, raised through funds from our post offices and Community Foundation stamp sales, support the organizations’ efforts to improve the lives of Canadian children and youth. Among these recipients is First Light St. […]
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3 years ago
St. John’s seeking feedback on proposed pickleball courts
The City of St. John’s is seeking feedback on a proposed plan to convert two tennis courts in Cowan Park to six pickleball courts. The tennis courts are located behind St. Matthew’s Elementary School in Cowan Heights to six pickleball courts. If converted, these outside pickleball courts would be the first in the city. Pickleball […]
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3 years ago
Minimum wage to increase on October 1
As of October 1, the minimum wage will be increasing in the province. The minimum wage will increase by 50 cents to $15.00 per hour. Last year on October 1, the minimum wage increased by 50 cents, bringing it to $13.70 per hour. On April 1, 2023, the minimum wage increased by a further 80 […]
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3 years ago
Mainland wildfire Smoke affects parts of Newfoundland
It may seem as though forest fire season is behind us but areas of the island will still experience smokey air conditions due to some fires still burning in parts of the mainland. Despite cooler temperatures and recent wet weather here, Environment Canada has issued a ‘Special Air Quality’ statement for most of the island […]
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