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Court Rules Against Environmental Group in Clearcutting Case Against Government
An environmental group who challenged in the courts the provincial government's approval of clearcutting in eastern Newfoundland has failed to convince the judges. The plan in question covers the geog...
Mar 30, 2026
Canadian Renewable Energy Association Urging Collaboration Between Atlantic Canadian Premiers
The Canadian Renewable Energy Association is urging Atlantic premiers to work toward greater regional energy collaboration in light of a new report released by the Atlantic Energy Collective. Accordin...
Mar 30, 2026
Quinlan Brothers Propose to Build New Fish Processing Plant in Bay de Verde
Quinlan Brothers is hoping to develop a secondary processing plant in Bay de Verde to render residual material from crab and salmon processing into other products. Quinlan Brothers is proposing to dev...
Mar 30, 2026
Former NHLer, St. John's Capitals Player and Coach Bill Riley Passes Away
A man whose name is synonymous with senior hockey in its heyday in Newfoundland has passed. Bill Riley, who was hired as player/coach by the St. John's Capitals in the mid-80s, came in on the back of ...
Mar 30, 2026 Via the Amherst Jr. 'A' Ramblers on Facebook.
FFAW Calls Off Confederation Building Protest as Premier Reaches Out on Snow Crab Talks
The FFAW has called off a protest planned for Confederation Building today after hearing yesterday from Premier Tony Wakeham. The union had originally called the demonstration after seeking a meeting ...
Mar 30, 2026 (Stock photo.)
Teams Preparing for Annual Royal Newfoundland Regiment Memorial High School Hockey Tournament
Things are set to go next month for the largest high school hockey tournament in the province. The Royal Newfoundland Regiment Memorial High School Hockey Tournament features 16 boys' and 16 girls' te...
Mar 30, 2026
Cardiac Cath Lab Upgrades Resulting in Waitlist Reductions: NLHS
Upgrades to the cardiac cath lab at the Health Sciences are already paying dividends for patient waitlists, according to one official with the health authority. Both NLHS and the Healthcare Foundation...
Mar 30, 2026 (File photo.)
Avi Lewis Elected Leader of Federal NDP
Avi Lewis has been elected as the new leader of the federal NDP. Lewis, one of five candidates, garnered about twice the number of votes of his nearest rival, Heather MacPherson. He invited what remai...
Mar 29, 2026 (Avi Lewis on Facebook)
Province and Dentists Ink New Deal to Improve Services
Dentists and the provincial government have a new agreement to take effect Wednesday, and last until 2030. The agreement covers dental work for children and adults, as well as surgical procedures. Gov...
Mar 29, 2026 Jonathan Borba / Unsplash
Urgent Repairs Needed for Red Bay Wharf, MHA Warns
The MHA for Cartwright-L'Anse au Clair is very concerned with a report showing that the wharf in Red Bay is in serious disrepair. That's of particular concern since the historic community will be the ...
Mar 29, 2026 (Minister Lisa Dempster/Courtesy HoA)
