Premier Wakeham Welcomes ParticipACTION’s Recognition of Stephenville as the Province’s Most Active Community

The article reports that a new outdoor sensory playground in Stephenville Crossing, Newfoundland and Labrador, opened in July with a ceremony attended by 60 to 70 people, including Robin Bennett whose son Cameron cut the ribbon. It notes the project was funded in part by a $6,000 government grant and built largely by community members, following input…

The article reports that Newfoundland and Labrador did not sign the Memorandum of Understanding on a regional Maritimes energy initiative at the summer first ministers’ meeting, raising concerns from Opposition Leader John Hogan about potential higher electricity costs for residents. Premier Tony Wakeham and Energy Minister Lloyd Parrott cited ongoing…

The article reports that Newfoundland and Labrador’s Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, Andrea Barbour, announced $71,000 in funding to support regional organizations providing visitor services across the province. The funding aims to connect travelers with local attractions, accommodations, experiences, and tourism operators, boosting…

The Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, Tony Wakeham, congratulated the Town of Stephenville for being named Newfoundland and Labrador’s Most Active Community through the ParticipACTION Community Challenge. The town will receive a prize of $10,000 to use toward local physical activity initiatives, with support for the award coming in part from the…

The article reports that Premier Tony Wakeham, on behalf of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, extended heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of two fish harvesters who died in a tragic incident off Harbour Round on the Baie Verte Peninsula, and that the government Mourning and support efforts are being offered while acknowledging…

The federal government announced more than $3 million in investments for nine businesses in the St. John’s metro region to help them reach new markets. Cape Spear MP Tom Osborne disclosed the funding this week, reported by NTV.

The article reports that the 2026 Newfoundland and Labrador Summer Games Torch Relay will visit Stephenville on July 29 (11 a.m.–noon) and Corner Brook on August 2 (11 a.m.–noon), with starts and ends at the YMCA to Mayfield Soccer Pitch in Stephenville, and City Hall to the Corner Brook Civic Centre in Corner Brook. It also states that the Games run in…

A new Becket Integrated Youth Services hub is coming to Happy Valley–Goose Bay to expand access to youth services in Labrador. The article reports this as a government announcement, with coverage by NTV.