1 year ago
Bank of Canada holds policy rate while unemployment rate increases
On Wednesday, the Bank of Canada maintained its target for the overnight rate at 2.75 percent, with the Bank Rate at 3 percent and the deposit rate at 2.70 percent. While some tariffs have been decreased, tariff rates are well above their levels at the beginning of 2025, and new trade actions are still being […]
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1 year ago
Shawn Desman headlines George Street’s ‘Big Birthday Bash’ on June 30th
Shawn Desman is enjoying a successful comeback, and St. John’s will be one major stop during a busy year on tour. The Toronto-born singer will headline George Street’s ‘Big Birthday Bash’, set for June 30th. Gates open at 7 o’clock and tickets are now available. The internationally-acclaimed Canadian platinum-selling artist will be joined by an exciting […]
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1 year ago
Shingles vaccine available for eligible residents
The shingles vaccine is now available for individuals aged 65 and over and immunocompromised residents between the ages of 50 and 64. Availability will be expanded to individuals over age 50 on Sept. 1. Eligible individuals can contact their local pharmacy or physician to confirm participation in the provincial vaccination program and for vaccine availability. […]
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1 year ago
Applications open for St. John’s Traffic Box Art Program
Artists in the capital city can now apply for the 2025 Traffic Box Art Program. The program engages visual artists to design and paint original artwork on traffic signal boxes. These boxes are metal cabinets located at intersections and roadsides that house traffic signal controls. Each selected artist will receive an honorarium of $500. The […]
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