The top-up for rural residents is doubled from 10% to 20%
Check your bank account; the Canada Carbon rebate is out, and this is one of the largest ever. For a Newfoundland and Labrador family of 4 the estimated quarterly payment is about $300. The top-up for rural residents is doubled from 10% to 20%. In this province, $20.1 million will be returned to small and medium sized businesses for 2023-2024. It is 179 dollars per employee for the Canada Carbon Rebate for small businesses.
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Fundraising efforts are underway to help a ginger cat now named, "Romeo" who was shot in the West Bay area
Bay St. George RCMP put out a plea yesterday for information on who was responsible or for the cat’s owner.
Porter Airlines announces new, five-times-weekly service from Deer Lake to Ottawa
Airport President and CEO Tammy Priddle says “Expanding access to the nation’s capital supports our community, businesses, government travelers, and the tourism sector.”
Corner Brook approves home based businesses for wedding planning and smoked meat/fish products
Councillor Sherry Dean asked about guidelines around quality assurance when food is prepared in a home based business and sold. The city’s Director of Protective Services, Todd Flynn, says it’s up to ServiceNL.
Bay St. George RCMP investigating after a cat was found in West Bay with a gunshot wound
On Monday, February 16th, police in Stephenville received a call from an animal rescue organization reporting that an orange cat was placed in their care after it was dropped off at a west coast veterinarian’s office and received preliminary treatment.
Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans gets message from Qalipu First Nation
Glenwood Ward Councillor Frank Skeard spoke about the South Coast Fjords National Marine Conservation Area in light of the provincial government’s decision to walk away from a feasibility study on the project
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All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down (Feat. Flaco Jimenez)
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Qalipu Today, February 17, 2026
Councillor Francis (Frank) Skeard discusses the South Coast Fjords National Marine Conservation Area and shares Qalipu First Nation’s perspective on marine protection, Indigenous stewardship, and what healthy oceans mean for our communities.
