3 years ago
New multi-purpose community centre announced for Town of Forteau
Some big news for the Town of Forteau. A cost-shared agreement of more than $2 million between the province and town will help support the construction of a new multi-purpose community centre. The project will involve the construction of an open space hall which will be used as a multi-purpose community space and performance space. […]
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3 years ago
Fogo Island residents protest to save full-time RCMP positions
A peaceful protest took place last night on Fogo Island where the mayor, town council members, and residents voiced their concerns as the number of full-time RCMP officers assigned to the town will temporarily be reduced later next month. It was a big show of support, with residents gathering at the Iceberg Arena. Normally, there […]
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3 years ago
Government awards contract for National War Memorial refurbishment
The provincial government has awarded a contract to Can-Am Platforms and Construction Ltd. for the refurbishment of the National War Memorial in St. John’s. The contract is valued at $6.1 million. The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure issued a Request for Proposals for a consultant team to develop and design a new site plan for […]
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3 years ago
NOAA forecasters increase Atlantic hurricane season prediction
Forecasters at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center has released an updated Atlantic Hurricane season forecast. NOAA predicts a near-normal level of activity to an above-normal level of activity. Ocean temperatures in the Atlantic are at record-warm levels. This, combined with atmospheric conditions, are likely to counterbalance the ongoing El Nino event. NOAA predicts 14 to 21 […]
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