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Skiers and snowboarders will have to wait a little longer for Marble Mountain to open for the winter season. Mother Nature has to provide a some more snow and favourable conditions for snowmaking. – SaltWire File Photo

Despite tough season, N.L. tourism minister says province sees value in investing in Marble Mountain, focusing on year-round operation

Diane Crocker · Multimedia Journalist |Updated a day ago |7 min read Premium content

From a late start to winter and a rainstorm that washed out a main run, the 2023-2024 season was tough for Marble Mountain. With just 58 days of operation, those involved with the running of the Steady Brook ski resort say transitioning to a ...

Richard Paquet is owner of The Knotty Pretzel, which operated at the Downtown Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market on Queen Street. - Contributed

Food vendors no longer allowed at downtown Charlottetown market say they are disappointed

Logan MacLean · Journalist |Updated a day ago |5 min read Premium content

For Sandra Sunil and her family at 4S Catering, the news was a surprise.  They are one of eight food vendors at the Downtown Farmers’ and Artisans' Market in Charlottetown that will not be able to operate at the market this year.  The vendors all ...

Gas prices went up in Newfoundland and Labrador after the weekly scheduled adjustment on April 17. - File

N.L. gas prices up 3.5 cents overnight Thursday, April 18

Atlantic Briefs Desk |Updated a day ago |1 min read Premium content

Gas prices at the pumps in Newfoundland and Labrador increased overnight Thursday, April 18.  The Public Utilities Board announced all types of gasoline motor fuel was up by 3.5 cents per litre (cpl), setting the maximum price of a litre of regular ...

The seven tree trunk pillars at the centre of the building's foyer represent the seven districts of Mi'kma'ki (traditional Mi'kmaw territory) and the seven sacred teachings of the Mi'kmaq. Mitchell Ferguson/Cape Breton Post

Cultural care: New long-term care facility opens in Eskasoni

Mitchell Ferguson · Local Journalism Initiative Reporter |Updated a day ago |8 min read

ESKASONI, N.S. — Shara Poulette shared her anticipation of working in her home community of Eskasoni. A continuing-care assistant who previously worked at Harbourstone Enhanced Care in Sydney, Poulette says the impact Kiknu — a new long-term care ...

With the 2024 crab fishery having slated to have begun this past Saturday, April 6th., 2024, crab fishing boats still remained tied-up as fish harvesters await a settlement on fish pricing issues between the Fish, Food & Allied Workers (FFAW) union and the Association of Seafood Producers (ASP). But, fish harvesters are still busy preparing for the return to the fishing grounds once the settlement is reached and they can get back on the water. Here at St. John’s Harbour on Thursday afternoon, April 11, 2024, harvesters load crab pots from a trailer on the waterfront onto the fishing vessel Dalton Princess.       -Photo by Joe Gibbons/The Telegram

Crab deal will pay dividends this year and pave way for longer-term stability, says union president

Gary Kean |Updated Apr. 17, 2024 |7 min read Premium content

The new pricing system for snow crab is a significant step in addressing problems in the contentious fishery, FFAW president Greg Pretty says. The most lucrative fishery in Newfoundland and Labrador has been in turmoil since pandemic-driven market ...

Tara Black of Sydney is among the employees working at the new Steel Grounds Café location on the Sydney harbourfront. BARB SWEET/CAPE BRETON POST

Cape Breton's Steel Grounds Café opens new location on Sydney waterfront

Barb Sweet |Updated Apr. 16, 2024 |4 min read Premium content

SYDNEY, N.S. — The Steel Grounds Café has a new location on the Sydney waterfront. The non-profit venture operated by the Horizon Achievement Centre opened a Steel Grounds Café Grab and Go at the Joan Harriss Cruise Pavilion and in its first week of ...

The Algoscotia is shown easing through heavy fog in Sydney harbour early Tuesday morning just beyond the Joan Harriss Cruise Pavilion.This image was captured from the Esplanade in Sydney at around 7 a.m. The fog was lifting at the time after being noticeably heavier earlier in the morning. The Algoscotia is a 148.8 metre long tanker and is frequently seen in the harbour. GREG MCNEIL/CAPE BRETON POST

IN PHOTO: Foggy morning in Sydney harbour

SaltWire Network |Updated Apr. 16, 2024 |1 min read Premium content

The Algoscotia is shown easing through heavy fog in Sydney harbour early Tuesday morning just beyond the Joan Harriss Cruise Pavilion.This image was captured from the Esplanade in Sydney at around 7 a.m. The fog was lifting at the time after being ...

Walmart's logo is seen outside one of the stores in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., November 20, 2018.

Walmart Canada launches free pilot program to recycle its reusable shopping bags

Atlantic Briefs Desk |Updated Apr. 16, 2024 |1 min read Premium content

Are you holding onto any old blue Walmart shopping bags because you’ll feel guilty about throwing them out? Walmart Canada is teaming up with U.S.-based recycling company TerraCycle to launch a pilot program to repurpose excess or damaged blue ...

Mallard Cottage in Quidi Vivi Village in St. John's. Keith Gosse • The Telegram

Mallard Cottage in St. John's may be forced into bankruptcy

Evan Careen · Multimedia journalist |Updated Apr. 16, 2024 |5 min read Premium content

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 ...

Forrester Centre co-owner Shannon Forrester, left, and floral designer Katie Hodder in the "Krypt" section of the centre on March 30. Hodder, who is also a wedding and event planner, recently joined the Forrester Centre as its in-house design and planning specialist for its events, including specialty weddings and other private functions. Prior, Hodder ran the Family HeirBlooms flower shops in New Waterford and Membertou. LUKE DYMENT/CAPE BRETON POST

'I get to do what I love'; Coxheath floral designer joining forces with Forrester Centre close to home

Luke Dyment |Updated Apr. 15, 2024 |7 min read Premium content

Katie Hodder is back home. For several years, the florist and interior designer from Coxheath lived out her longtime dream of running her own flower shop: Family HeirBlooms in New Waterford and Membertou. But as a new opportunity emerged close to ...

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