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Mallard Cottage in St. John's may be forced into bankruptcy
Well-known St. John’s restaurant Mallard Cottage may soon be forced into bankruptcy. The restaurant, which has been named one of the Top 100 in Canada, is the subject of a court hearing on April 24 brought forward by the Business Development Bank of ...
'People are struggling and we see it every day': Bay St. George gas station owner offering all customers discounted gas
Dave Callahan knows the cost-of-living crisis intimately; he’s one of the hardest hit, he says, which is why he wanted to give back. Callahan owns a small business in the Bay St. George area, a gas station attached to a small grocery store. The ...
'A brand of jewelry for classy women': CBS woman starts online high-end-jewelry business catering to those who want nice pieces at an affordable rate
When Hannah Rowe of Conception Bay South became a licensed real estate agent in November 2022, she didn't realize how hard it would be to find classy yet affordable jewelry. “I wanted something nice to wear to showings, and I didn't want to wear ...
'I don't want to give it up, it makes me very upset': Mount Pearl business owner selling business after cancer diagnosis
At age 53, after a 35-year career with Memorial University, BettyAnn Gaslard decided to retire. However, the Brigus Junction woman didn't want to sit around and do nothing. "My husband Patrick and I were looking around online for things I could do ...
Prices at the Pumps: Winter shift driving prices up
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After purchasing 50-year-old Seal Cove Grocery & Liquor Express, C.B.S couple turns business around, wins awards
In 2021, Kristen Dwyer and her husband, Thomas, took a chance, quit their day jobs and decided to take over a 50-year-old 'mom and pop' shop in Conception Bay South. "Our friend and business partner lives in the area and we always knew it was a busy ...
Gas prices climb 7.6 cents in Newfoundland and Labrador overnight Thursday, April 11
Prices for most fuels jumped in Newfoundland and Labrador on Thursday, April 11. The Public Utilities Board announced gasoline increased by up to 7.6 cents per litre (cpl), bringing the maximum cost of a litre of regular unleaded self-serve gasoline ...
Newfoundland and Labrador snow crab harvesters vow to not fish until their market share improves
While harvesters have been demanding more free enterprise, Glen Winslow contends it’s “free” product processors are after. Winslow is a member of FFAW-Unifor’s inshore council and bargaining committee, but he is also a fishing enterprise owner from ...
Vodka from Wooden Walls Distilling in St. John's takes top honours at international event
Evening Tide Vodka, crafted by Wooden Walls Distilling in St. John's, clinched two prestigious titles: at the 2024 World Vodka Competition: world's best varietal vodka and best varietal vodka in Canada. The flagship offering for the new distillery, ...
Newfoundland and Labrador earmarks $245K for familial mental health services
Newfoundland and Labrador is spending $245,000 to improve mental health services and resources across the province. Funding was set aside for the Strongest Families Institute to increase accessible mental health services throughout all age groups ...