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ParksNL Launches New Brand and Website
The camping season may still seem far off according to the cold, wet spring many areas are experiencing, but there's one good indicator that summer is coming. The provincial government has launched a ...
Apr 19, 2021 (Photo: ParksNL)
First Federal Budget in More Than Two Years Delivered This Afternoon
The first federal budget in more than two years will be delivered today and Newfoundland and Labrador will be watching with more than a passing interest. The Liberals have made no secret of their gree...
Apr 19, 2021 (Michel Rathwell from Cornwall, Canada, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)
Four New Cases of COVID Reported in NL
Health officials are reporting four new cases of COVID-19 in Newfoundland and Labrador. The numbers were released suppertime Sunday night. Three of the cases were confirmed on Saturday, and the fourth...
Apr 18, 2021
Nova Scotia Holds Memorial for Anniversary of Mass Shooting
Today marks the one year anniversary of the mass killing of 22 people by a lone gunman in Portapique, Nova Scotia. Flags were flown at half-mast and a memorial service was held to honour the victims a...
Apr 18, 2021
Newfoundland Power Responds to Customer Service System Concerns
Newfoundland Power is responding to concerns raised by the Consumer Advocate Dennis Browne about a $31-million upgrade to their Customer Service System. Browne argues that there was no public hearing ...
Apr 18, 2021
MP Doesn't Believe Travel to Ottawa for Parliament Will Resume Anytime Soon
One of the province's seven MPs doesn't believe they will be making trips to Ottawa to participate in Parliament any time soon. Federal government proceedings largely moved to an online setting last y...
Apr 18, 2021
Over $170,000 Announced in Tourism and Hospitality Funding
The local tourism industry received a boost earlier this week as the province announced over $171,000 for various tourism and hospitality operations. The province's tourism sector has been hit hard by...
Apr 18, 2021
Coalition for Democratic Reform NL Holding First Meeting of the Year
With the concerns surrounding Newfoundland and Labrador's drawn-out election process still fresh in mind, a meeting is being held next Saturday to discuss electoral reform. The Coalition for Democrati...
Apr 18, 2021
Federal Support for Air Canada a "Win-Win" for Customers Waiting on Refunds, says Advocate
A local advocate for the air passenger bill of rights says he is pleased with a recent $5.9-billion deal between the federal government and Air Canada. That deal includes refunds for passengers who ha...
Apr 18, 2021
Newly Formed Seafood Enterprises Association to Represent Inshore Fish Harvesters
A new organization is being formed with the purpose of becoming the "independent voice" of the province's licensed commercial inshore fish harvesters. The Seafood Enterprises Association of Newfoundla...
Apr 18, 2021
