Spotlight on Partnerships

St. John’s is a musical town, from its big festivals, arena shows, and smaller acts playing George Street, to mid-day harbourside concerts in the summer. “Music in the Courtyard,” an initiative which the Cahill Group started in 2013, builds on this reputation by offering quality outdoor concerts to its own employees and visitors alike. “We […]

There is no shortage of must-see destinations for tourists and residents alike when they visit historic Quidi Vidi Village, from the picturesque harbour itself to nationally-recognized restaurant Mallard Cottage. But the Quidi Vidi Village Plantation, opened after the city’s 2006 acquisition of Eli’s Wharf, is a standout even among those stars. The Plantation provides working […]

The opening of 351 Water Street in 2014 brought with it not just the first new office building in downtown St. John’s in more than 25 years, but also a first for the province’s arts community: a private-sector juried art competition. The winning entry, Black Island Punt, now hangs in the lobby of the East […]

Though the St. John’s arts community may get much of the province’s attention, Newfoundland’s west coast has plenty to offer in the way of dance, theatre, music and other artistic pursuits. With the opening of the Rotary Arts Centre in Corner Brook, that artistic community has a new profile and level of support that wouldn’t […]

While many of the business members of Business and Arts NL (BANL) are larger companies, small businesses also play an important role, as Whink owner Kim Paddon (BANL’s first small-business member) proves. In 2010, when she was just 23, Paddon purchased a pre-existing business and created and developed Whink. Having moved back home after working […]