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A hydronic heating system at a provincial rehabilitation facility continues to malfunction, prompting internal warnings of extensive and ongoing structural damage.
A collection of must-read business and investing stories covers a trade deal collapse, financial institutions' prediction market rules, a U.S. travel boycott, and Newfoundland's interest in offshore oil.
Skull Ridge Gold has announced the acquisition of 689 claims located in central Newfoundland, expanding its exploration portfolio.
Mark Carney is scheduled to make an announcement regarding energy security alongside the premiers of Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador. The details of the plan are anticipated.
Prime Minister Mark Carney, Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tony Wakeham, and Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette are meeting in St. John's to announce a new deal concerning energy security and economic development related to Churchill Falls.
Police in Newfoundland and Labrador have identified 19 victims in an investigation into child sexual abuse material created with artificial intelligence, leading to nearly 60 charges against a 17-year-old.
A historical piece recounts Captain John Rut's report to King Henry VIII in 1527 from Newfoundland, considered the first English letter sent from America to Europe.
A century after just four moose were released in Newfoundland to attract hunters, the introduced animals transformed the island's forests and wildlife management. Their population grew significantly before habitat damage triggered declines.
Pop star Kesha made a surprise appearance on stage at Zimmy's in St. John’s, Newfoundland, joining local singer Julia Dawson to perform The Beatles' 'Come Together.'
Michael Wiggin from Canada took our photo of the day: "Recreation of Ancient Viking Homes", in Newfoundland, Canada. The post Recreation of Ancient Viking Homes, Newfoundland – Photo of the Day…
A provincewide fire ban has been enacted across Newfoundland and Labrador, effective Wednesday evening, due to elevated fire risk.
An opinion piece argues that Newfoundland and Labrador's policy preventing parents from accessing their children's health records was an avoidable error, urging conservatives to address such issues.
Parents of children attending a pre-kindergarten program in eastern Newfoundland allege their kids were subjected to abuse, including being knelt on, yelled at, and locked in a bathroom by an early childhood educator who was investigated but not charged by police.
A new study reveals that Canadians will pay up to $3,348 this year on government debt interest, with Newfoundlanders paying the most and Albertans the least.
A Newfoundland town is finally getting a solution to a 25-year-long problem of 110 vats of smelly fish sauce, which will require approximately 200 dump truck trips to remove.
Newfoundland and Labrador's transport minister stated that changing school start times could save between $5 million to $6 million per year, as the government seeks feedback on proposed schedules.
A retired major is urging Ottawa to fulfill its promise to bring an Afghan man, pursued by the Taliban and currently evading ICE in the U.S., to safety in Newfoundland.
A suspected World War II military shell was discovered near Stephenville, Newfoundland, prompting residents to be offered help with evacuation.
A summary of key Canadian business stories includes Tim Hortons' announcement of 80 new locations, the CRTC's new streaming regulations, and Newfoundland's energy agreement with Quebec.
The Canadian government, through Carney, has indicated its readiness to assist in brokering a deal regarding the Churchill Falls hydroelectric project between Quebec and Newfoundland.
Paul Hanlon, a candidate for town council in Newfoundland, served over two years in jail for a masked home invasion and the beating of two occupants, raising questions about his candidacy.
Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tony Wakeham stated that policies regarding the use of artificial intelligence need to be enforced more strictly. This comes after a government Facebook page posted a public service announcement featuring an AI-altered image of a woman with six fingers.
Kristie Hurley recounted seeing a polar bear strolling past her parents' house in St. Anthony, Newfoundland, an unusual sighting for the town.
Newfoundland and Labrador's new Progressive Conservative government has unveiled its first full-year fiscal plan, focusing on affordability and spending pledges while also highlighting ongoing provincial fiscal woes.
A candidate in the upcoming special election in the Town of Victoria, Newfoundland, has vowed to continue his campaign despite an extensive criminal history and an impending court date, asserting his innocence.
The government of Newfoundland and Labrador has agreed to a $45.8 million settlement to compensate victims of abuse at Catholic-run institutions, pending judicial approval.
The RCMP confirmed that two "shocking" shootings that occurred last week in Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland, were acts of intimate partner violence.
The newsprint industry in Newfoundland and Labrador is facing uncertainty, contrasting with local sawmill owners who are adapting and finding new avenues for growth.
Hundreds of British Airways passengers were left stranded for days in freezing St. John's, Newfoundland, after an emergency flight diversion. Passengers criticized the airline for a lack of communication and assistance during the ordeal.
Doctors in Newfoundland and Labrador are urging a halt to the mandatory, province-wide implementation of an electronic health information system, warning it could harm patients and drive physicians to retire or leave the province.
A discussion is emerging on whether nuclear power should play a larger role in the global energy mix, driven by increasing worldwide electricity consumption and rising oil and gas prices. This comes as Metals Creek Partners with Benton to acquire 6 potential natural hydrogen projects through staking in Newfoundland, highlighting diverse approaches to future energy needs.
A 34-year-old man from Conception Bay North, labeled a 'prolific offender' by the RCMP, was arrested again on Sunday evening, less than two weeks after a judge granted him 'last chance' bail.
Italian Ambassador to Canada, Alessandro Cattaneo, conducted an official visit to the Atlantic province of Newfoundland and Labrador from March 15 to 17, following a previous mission in Nova Scotia.
China Owns Canada's Only Antimony Mine And Shuttered It In Critical Minerals Power Play Submitted by The Bureau's Sam Cooper (emphasis our own), In the rugged interior of Newfoundland, an hour's drive west from the Canadian Forces Base in Gander, sits a dormant mine with profound implications for the nation's security and prosperity. Beaver Brook could be the largest North American producer of antimony — a critical mineral threaded through the entire spectrum of modern military...
RCMP court filings indicate that charges are pending against a provincial Crown prosecutor in Newfoundland and Labrador after police seized a cache of firearms and prohibited weapons late last year.
A Newfoundland-based researcher is spearheading an expedition to anchor a ship within the transpolar drift, aiming to study the movement of Arctic sea ice and its impact on global climate patterns.
Newfoundland has appointed three members of its provincial legislature to 'Team Labrador,' a new body mandated to ensure the peninsula can capitalize on a recent energy deal with Quebec.
Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador, and the federal government are celebrating a new agreement regarding the Churchill Falls hydroelectric project, which is expected to have significant implications for Quebec and its upcoming provincial election.
Government of Canada officials are scheduled to hold a technical briefing for the media on clean energy projects located in Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec.
Moose introduced to Newfoundland over a century ago have surged in numbers due to a lack of natural predators, drastically altering the island’s forest ecosystem by devouring young trees.
Grocery stores across Newfoundland and Labrador are experiencing a shortage of hard bread following a fire at the Purity factory in March, which disrupted the company's baking operations.
The community of St. Mary's, Newfoundland, is finally set to remove a 20-year-old accumulation of foul-smelling fish sludge that has plagued the area.
Assaad Bouab and Caroline Dhavernas have been cast in the third season of the Canadian crime drama 'Saint-Pierre,' with production currently underway in Newfoundland and Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon.
Quebec's Parti Québécois (PQ) plans to renegotiate the Churchill Falls Memorandum of Understanding, citing a historical 'injustice' from a 1927 decision that awarded Labrador to Newfoundland.
A teenage girl in Newfoundland and Labrador claims that an error by the RCMP prevented her from receiving justice after an intimate photo of her was shared multiple times. She expressed her pain and frustration over the missed opportunity for legal recourse.
Commemorations are being held on both sides of the Atlantic to honor the sacrifice of Newfoundland and Labrador soldiers who lost their lives in northern France over a century ago.
The Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador announced a reversal of a policy that blocked parents' access to their children's medical records, stating the law will be updated to support families.
Healthcare staff in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, have condemned an internal cybersecurity test that promised a paid day off as a 'cruel hoax,' with unions criticizing the insensitivity of the exercise.
The Innu Nation has accused the Newfoundland government of capping the group's history at 300 years, which Innu leaders describe as an 'erasure' of their cultural heritage.
AuMEGA Metals is being highlighted as a potential source for Newfoundland's next significant gold discovery, with focus on its Cape Ray project.
A human interest story highlights Chewy, a Newfoundland dog, known for his love of gardening and his protective nature, often coming to the rescue of his family members, including a 96-year-old grandmother.
Stephenville Mayor Bob Byrnes has expressed concern after the RCMP brought a suspected World War II-era explosive to a residential neighborhood, causing distress in the community. Military experts agreed it was the wrong decision.
Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tony Wakeham has stated that criminal cases being dismissed due to trial delays are "unacceptable," prompting the justice minister to announce tracking of such cases.
A government MHA from Labrador stated he "accidentally" shared an anti-Liberal Facebook post that suggested opponents "deserve a shit knocking." He later apologized for the incident.
A report concerning the Churchill Falls Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) suggests that the agreement is not in the best interest of Newfoundland and Labrador. The findings were revealed by a source.
For the second time, a Newfoundland and Labrador provincial court judge has criticized police for their inadequate handling of intimate partner violence cases, calling for a review of their training.
Newfoundland Discovery has announced a private placement offering totaling $720,000.
In Rusinowo, Poland, two Newfoundland dogs attacked walkers, and their owner subsequently assaulted the walkers when they attempted to protect their own pet. The owner has since been charged.
This article highlights the unique Irish accents found in Newfoundland, alongside other diverse topics such as a small museum in Co Kildare and ideas for short breaks.
The lawyer for the family of deceased Innu teen Kirby Mistenapeo claims child protection officials in Newfoundland and Labrador were aware his primary caregiver was drinking on the job, highlighting alleged systemic failures in his care.
Andrea Barbour, Newfoundland and Labrador's arts and tourism minister, expressed regret after posting an AI-altered image on social media that replaced a museum's iconic sculpture with a nonexistent logo.
Newfoundland and Labrador's auditor general has flagged potential billing fraud concerning electric vehicle rentals charged to taxpayers by a travel nursing agency, with a CBC Investigates analysis of billing records also raising questions.
A first-degree murder trial for accused Dean Penney in Newfoundland and Labrador has been delayed for half a week due to technical issues with video evidence, following previous delays caused by court staffing problems.
Britská vláda zamítla americkému raperovi Kanyemu Westovi elektronické cestovní povolení pro vstup do země.
A Newfoundland and Labrador prosecutor, Tim O’Brien, who was falsely accused of sexual assault, is advocating for changes in how his former coworkers handled the case.
Officials in Newfoundland and Labrador are training hotels to recognize signs of human trafficking, an underreported crime that is present in the province despite a lack of official cases.
Despite the official start of spring, southeast Newfoundland is expected to be battered by up to 40 cm of snow and strong winds, indicating winter weather is not yet over for the region.
Police in Newfoundland and Labrador are seizing a record number of guns as gun crime increases in the province, raising fears among innocent civilians.
A Newfoundland judge has criticized the 'jail not bail' movement while granting bail to a repeat offender accused of theft, highlighting concerns about inflammatory rhetoric surrounding bail reform.
Newly unearthed correspondence shows a Catholic church official transferred a priest accused of abusing boys to an Ontario treatment center rather than reporting him to authorities.
Newfoundland is looking to leverage growing interest in its offshore oil resources, with a decision on the $14-billion Bay du Nord development expected in 2027, while Nova Scotia also aims to participate in offshore activities.
Hydro-Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador have finalized a new 50-year electricity supply agreement valued at $36 billion, potentially resolving a long-standing dispute.
Quebec and Newfoundland are reportedly close to finalizing an expanded agreement concerning hydroelectric power.
Sources indicate that Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador are close to finalizing a new agreement regarding the Churchill Falls hydroelectric project. This deal could reshape energy relations between the two provinces.
A provincial court judge in Newfoundland and Labrador has rejected a proposed four-year prison sentence for a man who pleaded guilty to impaired driving causing death, deeming the sentence too lenient.
After decades of complaints, cleanup crews have finally begun work to remove rotten fish sauce from a plant in St. Mary's, Newfoundland and Labrador, addressing a long-standing odor issue.
Two executives and the captain of the fishing vessel Villa de Pitanxo are facing trial, with a judge setting a 44 million euro bail for the deaths of 21 sailors in the February 2022 shipwreck off Newfoundland.
One of the approximately 380 remaining North Atlantic right whales, known as Goldfish, was spotted from an office window in Bay de Verde, Newfoundland, offering a rare glimpse of the endangered species.
Residents of St. Vincent's, Newfoundland, are expressing fears of potential deaths as some whale-watchers are reportedly ignoring warnings and entering dangerous ocean waters.
A new, durable tree will be unveiled in northern France, replacing a lone tree that long symbolized the loss of Newfoundlanders at the Battle of the Somme, to honor those who died.
A provincial Crown attorney in eastern Newfoundland has been charged by the RCMP with over 10 offenses, including smuggling, illegal importation, and prohibited gun possession.
The Innu Nation has accused the Newfoundland and Labrador government of limiting their history to 300 years, which they claim resulted in the cancellation of an exhibit, despite the minister expressing regret for the impact.
Health-care workers in Newfoundland and Labrador received a fake email promising a day off, which was later revealed to be a cybersecurity test. The NLHS Digital Health Service conducted the test to assess employee vigilance.
A group of health-care workers from St. Clare's Mercy Hospital in St. John's, Newfoundland, sprinted into the street to provide medical attention to a man, Dylan Jordan, who was dying on Golf Avenue.
Multiple unplanned power outages have left tens of thousands of customers without electricity across Newfoundland. Newfoundland Power is investigating the cause of the widespread disruptions.
MADD Canada states it is "not surprising" that impaired driving cases in Newfoundland and Labrador are being dropped due to trial delays, citing the R v. Jordan Supreme Court decision on timely trials.
The Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Justice lacks data on cases dismissed due to trial delays, prompting CBC to manually track court dockets and hearings to gather information.
The Premier of Newfoundland is pursuing a new agreement with Quebec concerning energy resources from the Churchill River.
A new game, 'The Caribou Trail,' developed by Montreal indie studios, tells the story of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment's role in the brutal and unsuccessful Gallipoli campaign during World War I.
The U.S. reality series 'Deadliest Catch' is expanding to Canadian waters with its first international adaptation, 'Deadliest Catch: Northern Edge'. The new show will feature fishermen from Newfoundland and Nova Scotia harvesting Snow Crab in the North Atlantic.
Pharmacist Bradley Buckle from St. John's, Newfoundland, had his ring found 15 years after losing it, by Dan Howard in Ontario, who discovered it in a thrifted pair of jeans.
Newfoundland and Labrador's Health Minister has controversially suggested that residents should "sue the government" if persistent medical transport delays in northern Labrador are not resolved, stating she cannot accept her position under current conditions.
As the personal tax deadline approaches, Canadians are examining tax claims and loopholes, including the practice of 'mother-in-law doors' in Newfoundland and Labrador, which may have been used as a tax avoidance strategy.
Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism Minister Andrea Barbour delivered a tearful speech in the House of Assembly, addressing bullying she has experienced in the wake of an AI-related controversy.
AuMEGA Metals has secured C$30.1 million in funding to support an expanded exploration push in Newfoundland.
Two deadly shootings in central Newfoundland within two days have prompted renewed calls for increased resources to protect vulnerable women and children. The tragedies have raised questions about addressing the systemic issue of violence against women in the region.
A lawyer in Newfoundland and Labrador states that the province's criminal justice system is in crisis, citing issues like a lack of sheriff officers that led to the delay of a first-degree murder trial.
A first-degree murder trial in Newfoundland, Canada, for Dean Penney was unusually delayed after the court was informed there were not enough sheriff's officers to bring the accused into the courtroom.
A discussion is emerging on whether nuclear power should play a larger role in the global energy mix, driven by increasing worldwide electricity consumption and rising oil and gas prices. This comes as Benton Partners with Metals Creek to acquire 6 projects with natural hydrogen potential in Newfoundland, highlighting diverse approaches to future energy needs.
Another winter storm has hit Newfoundland, leading to school closures and a "blustery and messy morning" across much of the island.
A Newfoundland and Labrador family was shocked to find a new home under construction on land expropriated from them 14 years ago for a highway, prompting questions for the Transportation and Infrastructure Minister.
Scientists have made a discovery confirming that Earth's first great extinction event was significantly larger than previously believed. The findings are based on fossil research conducted at a site in Newfoundland.
Newfoundland and Labrador's provincial government has reached an agreement with Equinor and BP, paving the way for the construction and production of the Bay du Nord offshore oil project.