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NL: Baie Verte mine could be golden within weeks
[BAIE VERTE, NL] — Anaconda Mining Inc. says it has completed the construction phase of the expansion and re-development of its Pine Cove Gold Mine in Baie Verte and is in the process of More
NL: Fisheries MOU update expected this week
[ST. JOHN’S, NL] — Fisheries Minister Clyde Jackman says he will get progress reports this week from three working groups discussing ways to restructure More
NL: Convention bookings solid for foreseeable future
[ST. JOHN’S, NL] — The backbone of St. John’s tourism business appears to be solid for the forseeable future. Destination St. John’s already has large convention bookings for 2016 and 2017. Far from being hurt by the recession, the city of St. John’s actually saw convention bookings increase in 2009 — the only major city to do [...] More
NL: Company discovers niche in manufacturing concrete septic tanks
[SOUTH BRANCH, NL] — A Codroy Valley company is breaking new ground in the septic business. Gales Welding and Septic Cleaning Ltd. of South Branch recently acquired several new fibreglass moulds that will allow the company to fabricate concrete septic tanks. More
NL: Project gets funding to explore new uses for pulp and paper ash
[CORNER BROOK, NL] — A new research project will help determine whether ash produced through burning by Corner Brook Pulp and Paper can be reused for agricultural, horticultural and forestry applications. Funding through the Multi-Materials Stewardship Board, $10,000, was announced by the project partners in Corner Brook on Wednesday. More
NL: Mayor encouraged by Marine Atlantic funding news
[CORNER BROOK, NL] — News of a large influx of federal funding aimed at enhancing and improving service at Marine Atlantic is welcome news for various groups in the province. The federal government announced Monday it would add $521 million over the next five years to a plan which now totals around $900 million for the [...] More
NS: Feds haul $521M ashore for Marine Atlantic upgrades
[NORTH SYDNEY, NS] — The federal government is investing $521 million over the next five years to renew Marine Atlantic’s fleet and improve shore facilities at the ports of North Sydney, and Port aux Basques and Argentia in Newfoundland. More
NL: Seafood company nets funding for green initiative
[ARNOLD’S COVE, NL] — With the help of $169,250 in funding from the Newfoundland and Labrador Green Fund, Icewater Seafoods Inc. of Arnold’s Cove will recover waste heat from its current refrigeration system. More
NL: Funding marks new era for fisheries science research
[ST. JOHN’S, NL] — Having relied for decades upon the research of the federal government and others, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has committed to substantial investments which will significantly expand long-term fisheries science capabilities for the province. Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador Danny Williams announced $14-million in funding More
NL: Employers’ Council asking for halt in minimum wage increases
[ST. JOHN’S, NL] – The Newfoundland and Labrador Employers’ Council (NLEC) is asking the provincial government to halt any further increases in minimum wage and allow businesses time to adjust to the “significant rise in cost.” More
NL: Dunderdale refutes Motion Invest accusations
[ST. JOHN’S, NL] – Natural Resources Minister Kathy Dunderdale today expressed disappointment in the recent “misleading statement” of Motion Invest regarding the interest of the company in the former Abitibi mill in Grand Falls-Windsor. More
NL: Corner Brook gets ready to roll out parking plan
[CORNER BROOK, NL] — The city will soon unveil a plan to create more than 100 additional parking spaces in the West Street area. Parking in this downtown area has long been a problem. The lack of available spaces is one concern, but that has led to issues pertaining to private parking as well. Businesses such as [...] More
NL: Safety expert points out safety trends in the oil and gas industry
[ST. JOHN’S, NL] – When it comes to offshore safety, an Australian-based risk management expert says Norway is one of the countries leading the way. Kimberley Turner, CEO of Aerosafe Risk Management, told the Wells Inquiry Monday the Norwegian regulatory regime is open, transparent and makes a variety of reports and safety audits publicly available on [...] More
NL: Economic downturn stalls hotel construction
[DEER LAKE, NL] — The site of the unfinished hotel at the end of Bennett Avenue in Deer Lake is quiet, and has been for some time. No workers can be seen, and the idle worksite during the warm days of spring has been raising eyebrows. However, things will be up and running again in mid-August after [...] More
NL: Feds invest over $750,000 in sustainable tourism institute
[ROCKY HARBOUR, NL] — The Government of Canada, through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and Parks Canada, is making a significant investment in the Gros Morne Institute for Sustainable Tourism (GMIST) to help the leading-edge experiential tourism institute enhance the content and delivery of its curriculum. More
