1 year ago
Province to hand out scholarships to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Women Achieving the Right to Vote and Hold Public Office
The province announced $100,000 for a scholarship program commemorating the 100th anniversary of women achieving the right to vote and hold public office. The right to vote and hold public office is not just a privilege, it is a responsibility. It is a call to action and a reminder that democracy flourishes when all voices […]
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1 year ago
St. John’s reduces parklet fees
To support the Parklet Program, the City of St. John’s is reducing fees for the program to help local restaurants and small businesses. Council has eliminated the portion of fees previously charged to recoup lost parking revenue for parklets located on City-owned land, such as sidewalks or on-street parking spaces. Previously, a typical parklet installed […]
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1 year ago
RNC arrest pair for graffiti damage in St. John’s
The RNC arrested two people for their involvement in graffiti damage in downtown St. John’s on Tuesday. On Tuesday evening, the RNC received two reports that described two men spray painting a barricade in the construction zone on the Pitts Memorial Overpass around 10:30 p.m. When officers located the pair in the area nearby, they […]
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1 year ago
Government invests in AI Training for small and medium-sized businesses
The provincial government is investing $1,950,000 to support the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Community Business Development Corporation’s creation of a new artificial intelligence micro-credential training program for small and medium-sized enterprises. The Artificial Intelligence for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, developed in partnership with Keyin College, aims to equip businesses with artificial intelligence skills to […]
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