The Coast Burger Crawl

The Downtown St. John’s Burger Battle 2026 is coming to a close. The Coast Crew has tried them all! 

More than 40 restaurants offered unique and flavourable burgers all throughout March. How many did you try? Which one was your favourite? Cast your vote here.

Island Furniture awarded Purolator 2025 True North Small Business Grant

Purolator has announced five Canadian small businesses as the winners of its 2025 True North Small Business Grant Contest, each receiving $25,000 in cash to grow their operations and local impact.

“The True North Small Business Grant recognizes the real impact small businesses have in communities across Canada,” said Brett Huttman, Vice President, Strategy, Marketing and Communications, Purolator. “This year’s recipients are improving access to healthy food in remote regions, advancing sustainable products and strengthening worker safety. The grant provides funding these businesses can use to grow their operations and extend their impact.”

Winners of Purolator’s 2025 True North Small Business Grant Contest:

• Arctic Fresh, Igloolik, Nunavut, owned by Rhoda Angutimarik Recinos. This Indigenous-owned social enterprise works to improve access to healthy, affordable food in Nunavut.
• Island Furniture Association, St. John’s, N.L., supported by Brian Colbourne, a volunteer Board Member (Chairman). This organization provides meaningful employment and training opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Operating for more than four decades, the organization sells quality home and office furniture and appliances while reinvesting its profits into community programs that support inclusion, skill‑building and long‑term employment. Through its work, Island Furniture helps reduce barriers to employment and contributes to stronger, more inclusive communities across Newfoundland and Labrador. Learn more at

Learn about the winners and how Purolator is supporting small businesses at purolator.com/small-business-grant.