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Stephenville authority airs financial issues in letter to premier about provincial support

From CBC News 🔗 link to source story ‘Significant operating deficit’ affecting western Newfoundland airport as sale talks continue Colleen Connors, Rob Antle, Troy Turner · CBC News • April 04, 2022 The Stephenville Airport Corporation has written Premier Andrew Furey to question the level of financial support provided by the province and highlight challenges facing the operation on Newfoundland’s west coast. […]

Stephenville mayor confident airport deal will get done, bringing big benefits

From CBC News 🔗 link to source story Tom Rose urges patience as sale process to Dymond Group continues Colleen Connors, Rob Antle, Troy Turner · CBC News · March 02, 2022 The mayor of Stephenville says he believes an agreement will be reached for an Ottawa-based company to acquire the airport in his western Newfoundland town and boost the region’s […]

Mystery man, mystery plan: Questions abound on Stephenville airport acquisition

From CBC News 🔗 link to source story Carl Dymond has big ideas, but the way forward is not clear Troy Turner, Colleen Connors, Rob Antle · CBC News · Posted: Feb 24, 2022 The dozens of people assembled inside the small airport terminal in Stephenville, N.L., rose to mark the good news. Applause echoed off unused airline customer-service counters and unstaffed […]

Government of Canada invests in safety at airports in Newfoundland and Labrador

STEPHENVILLE, NL, Feb. 23, 2022 /CNW/ – Canadians rely on safe and well-maintained local and regional airports to support vibrant communities. These airports also support essential air services including community resupply, air ambulance, search and rescue, and forest fire response.   The Minister of Rural Economic Development, the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, on behalf of the Minister of Transport, […]

Sunwing’s domestic summer program kicks off May 17

From Travelweek Canada 🔗 link to source story Date: Feb 2 2022 By: Travelweek Group TORONTO — Sunwing has unveiled its domestic summer program, which runs from May to September. Now in its 17th year, the program features weekly flights to some of the most sought-after destinations from coast to coast. As an added incentive, Sunwing is also offering […]