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North Atlantic Refinery CEO talks future pipeline to Whiffen Head
If everything goes according to plan, North Atlantic Refining Ltd. (NARL) could be rolling out two major construction projects at its refinery in Come By Chance in the next two years. The refinery, located near the Town of Come By Chance in ...
Encana moving south a 'setback' but not a crisis: CIBC top banker
Encana Corp.’s decision to move its corporate domicile to the U.S. is a “setback” but is not indicative of a crisis in the Canadian energy sector, one of the country’s top bankers said Friday. Victor Dodig, president and ...
JEFF SOMERS: How common money mistakes can reveal dementia
If your mom drains her retirement savings or your dad stops paying his bills, should you worry? Yes, says Mary Schulz, director of information, support services and education for the Alzheimer Society of Canada. Odd financial behaviour can ...
Sydney woman pours love into new business
Megan MacKenzie has spent a good portion of her adult life living and working overseas. And among the things she learned is that friendly people can be found anywhere, and secondly, she has a real fondness for tea. “From the very first ...
Intuit announces 45 new jobs in western Newfoundland
Intuit Inc. will be bringing 45 new jobs to Newfoundland and Labrador through the introduction of its Prosperity Hub in Corner Brook. In a prepared release, the maker of TurboTax, QuickBooks and Mint said the Prosperity Hub is the first to be ...
SHIPPING NEWS: One Ocean Expeditions sails into troubled waters
One Ocean Expeditions' scientific cruise business is going through a painful restructuring. The main player in this business drama is based in Squamish, B.C. But One Ocean's troubles should be of interest here. Company CEO Andrew ...
Main Brook-based entrepreneur developing innovative composting method
An entrepreneur in Main Brook is finding innovative ways to reuse waste. Ben Wiper is a 'Come From Away' who settled in Main Brook in 2017. An economist and an entrepreneur with an environmental conscience, his modus operandi involves ...
Bell bringing HBO Max streaming service content to Canada after signing long-term deal
Bell Media has entered into a deal with Warner Bros. to bring the library of shows connected to the forthcoming streaming service HBO Max to Canada. Bell wouldn’t specify the exact length of the licencing arrangement, which would see the content ...
Shea’s Building Supplies presented business lifetime achievement award
STEPHENVILLE The Long Range Small Business Week Awards, sponsored by the Qalipu Mi'kmaq First Nation band, were held at the Caribou Curling Club in Stephenville Oct. 25. Here is a list of award winners: • Lifetime Achievement Award: ...
Stephenville small business owner humbled to accept Leo Bruce Award
"Small business is the hub of this area and I truly believe that small businesses keep each other going,” Cecil Ryan. ...