News - St. John's

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Mary Brown’s Chicken Introduces “Made for Two” Meal Deal and Holiday Getaway Contest

Mary Brown’s Chicken has launched a new “Made for Two” meal deal to cater to couples and families looking for a cozy dining option. This meal bundle… Read more »

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Ducks Unlimited Canada Expands Urban Conservation with St. John’s Wetland Acquisition

Ducks Unlimited Canada has successfully acquired a crucial urban wetland in St. John’s, Newfoundland, aiming to preserve vital green spaces amidst rapid urban development. The 4.8-hectare Empire… Read more »

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Top Toys For 2024 Holiday Season Gifts According to Walmart Canada

Walmart Canada has released its Top Toys list for 2024, offering a selection of affordable holiday gift ideas. The retailer, which markets itself as Canada’s leading toy… Read more »

Tickle Cove Sea Arch: The Majestic Gateway to Bonavista’s Stunning Natural Wonders

Tickle Cove Sea Arch: The Majestic Gateway to Bonavista’s Stunning Natural Wonders

The Tickle Cove Sea Arch could be the starting point for an epic road trip across the Bonavista Peninsula. Among the sites are the Sea Arch, Devil’s… Read more »

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Mary Brown’s Chicken to Donate $2 from Every Sale on July 31 to Support BGC Canada

On July 31, 2024, Mary Brown’s Chicken will donate $2 from each meal, feast, and combo sold to support BGC Canada, the country’s largest youth-serving organization. This… Read more »

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Parks Canada and St. John’s Begin Steps Towards National Urban Park

Parks Canada and the City of St. John’s have initiated efforts to establish a national urban park in St. John’s. This collaboration aims to enhance access to… Read more »

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Tim Hortons Bringing Back Blueberry Sour Cream and the Sugar Twist Retro Donuts For Limited Time

Starting Monday, Tim Hortons will reintroduce four of its Retro Donuts across Canada for a limited period. This selection includes two returning favourites, the Walnut Crunch and… Read more »

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Notify Me: Parks Canada Launches Email Alerts for Campsite Openings

Parks Canada has unveiled a new feature on its Reservation Service to improve accessibility to frontcountry campsites and accommodations. The “Notify Me” feature enables users to receive… Read more »

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Pitbull to Headline Churchill Park Music Festival on August 10

The Churchill Park Music Festival has announced that Grammy Award-winning artist Pitbull will be headlining on Saturday, August 10, in St. John’s. Known for his energetic performances… Read more »

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St. Louis Bar & Grill’s 2024 Wingsanity: All-You-Can-Eat Chicken Wings Promotion Runs Until July 7

The annual all-you-can-eat wings promotion is now ongoing at St. Louis Bar & Grill. Until July 7, guests can indulge in all-you-can-eat chicken wings for just $23.99… Read more »

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Batter’s Box Meal: José Bautista Teams Up with Mary Brown’s Chicken For a Game Day Meal

In a move that brings together sports nostalgia and culinary delight, José Bautista, the legendary Toronto Blue Jays slugger, has teamed up with Mary Brown’s Chicken to… Read more »

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A Hot Dog’s Tale: A&W Canada Brings Back Whistle Dog with a Film Premiere

A&W has announced the reintroduction of the Whistle Dog to its menu. The popular hot dog, topped with relish, cheddar cheese, and bacon in a toasted bun,… Read more »

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2024 Summer Weather Prediction: What You Can Expect in Canada According to Farmers’ Almanac & Old Farmer’s Almanac

Summer will officially arrive in 44 days, and here is a look at what the Old Farmer’s Almanac and Farmers’ Almanac have predicted for the 2024 summer… Read more »

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Get $25 Tickets During 2024 Live Nation Concert Week From May 8 to 14

If you like to see your favourite musician for ticket prices as low as $25, mark the dates for Live Nation’s Concert Week on your calendar! Live Nation is… Read more »

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Nickelback Added to Churchill Park Music Festival Lineup; Tickets On Sale Apr 26

Nickelback will rock the Churchill Park Music Festival in St. John’s, marking their sole appearance in Atlantic Canada this summer. The concert will take place on Friday,… Read more »

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World Rankings of Canadian Universities by Subject in 2024

QS Quacquarelli Symonds Ranking, which is one of the three most widely read university rankings in the world, released its fourteenth edition of the QS World University… Read more »

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Churchill Park Music Festival Adds Third Shania Twain Concert, Tickets on Sale Apr 6th

In response to high demand, the organizers of the 2024 Churchill Park Music Festival have announced an additional performance by Shania Twain. This third show is scheduled… Read more »

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Canada to Create a New National School Food Program

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today announced the inception of the National School Food Program, as part of the 2024 budget. With a funding allocation of $1 billion… Read more »

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Shania Twain to Headline St. John’s Churchill Park Music Festival; Tickets on Sale April 4

Get ready for a summer filled with music and good vibes at the Churchill Park Music Festival in St. John’s. The Churchill Park Music Festival, set for August… Read more »

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K-Crunch: Mary Brown’s Chicken Adds Korean-Inspired Fried Chicken Sandwich to Menu & Limited Offer of Free Sandwich

Mary Brown’s Chicken, a 100% Canadian-owned quick service restaurant, has expanded its menu with the introduction of the K-Crunch, a Korean-inspired fried chicken sandwich. This addition comes… Read more »

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Bath & Body Works to Launch Limited Edition ‘Bridgerton’ Collection on March 25th

Dearest reader, Bath & Body Works is launching a unique year-long collaboration with Netflix, introducing a novel concept that combines fragrance with streaming entertainment.   The partnership’s… Read more »

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March 6: Bank of Canada Holds Interest Rate Steady at 5%

In its latest announcement, the Bank of Canada has decided to keep its target for the overnight rate at 5%, maintaining the Bank Rate at 5¼% and… Read more »

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Newfoundland and Labrador to Get New Area Code Starting Feb 17

Beginning on February 17, 2024, Newfoundland and Labrador will welcome the addition of the 879 area code to its telecommunications infrastructure, complementing the existing 709 area code…. Read more »

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Do Not Buy: Health Canada Raises Concerns Over Unauthorized Insecticides Available in the Market

In an advisory issued today, Health Canada is warning Canadians over the circulation of unregistered insecticide products in the Canadian market. Health Canada has issued a warning… Read more »