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Deadline For Bay du Nord Decision Extended Another 40 Days
The deadline for a final decision on the Bay du Nord project has been extended by another 40 days. The federal environment minister's decision on whether or not to give Equinor's major offshore oil pr...
Mar 04, 2022 (Bay du Nord FPSO concept art, courtesy Equinor.)
Officials Investigating Moose Poaching Incident on Great Northern Penninsula
Provincial government officials are seeking the public's help following a moose poaching incident in the Castors River area on the Great Northern Peninsula. Following a tip, Resource Enforcement Offic...
Mar 04, 2022
Man Facing Numerous Charges Following Recovery of Stolen Vehicle
RCMP have recovered a stolen vehicle and arrested a Spaniard's Bay man who is facing a list of criminal charges as a result. Burin Peninsula RCMP recovered the stolen Hyundai Elantra on Thursday, Marc...
Mar 04, 2022
Brazil 'Disappointed' in Government's Lack of Action Surrounding Cost of Living
The leader of the opposition is expressing his disappointment in government for not being "proactive" regarding the cost of living, or the future of the offshore industry in the province. David Brazil...
Mar 04, 2022 (File photo.)
Coastal Erosion Impacting Certain Newfoundland Graveyards, Says Journalist
A freelance journalist came face-to-face with the very issue she was covering while researching a story on the effects of coastal erosion on certain Newfoundland graveyards. Monica Kidd was intrigued ...
Mar 04, 2022 (Tors Cove resident Genevieve Melvin inspecting the old cemetery in her community. Photo via Monica Kidd.)
Anti-Poverty Advocate Says Increased Fuel Costs are 'Not Sustainable'
Increasing fuel prices are putting the pinch on everyone, but those living close to, or below the poverty line are hardest hit. Anti-poverty advocate Dan Meades says increased fuel costs are not susta...
Mar 04, 2022
Snedden: Increase in Bank of Canada Key Lending Rate 'Needed' to Control Inflation
The increase in the Bank of Canada's key lending rate by a quarter point may be coming at a tough time, but is needed to help control inflation. That's according to Nancy Snedden, the President of BDO...
Mar 04, 2022 Nancy Snedden
Province To Continue Balancing Act With April 7th Budget
April 7th has been set as budget day in Newfoundland and Labrador. A lot has changed since last year's document was released, and a number of processes that were hinted at in the 2021 budget have been...
Mar 04, 2022
Liam Hickey Arrives in Beijing for Paralympic Winter Games
The Paralympic Winter Games begin today in Beijing. Paralympic medal winner Liam Hickey is in China as part of Canada's para ice hockey team. Team Canada is participating in all five winter sports ove...
Mar 04, 2022 (Photo via Liam Hickey Twitter.)
NL Reports 947 New COVID Cases; On Track To Lift Restrictions March 14
Newfoundland and Labrador is reporting 947 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 since the last update on Wednesday. There were 497 new cases reported yesterday and another 450 today. A total of 16 people r...
Mar 04, 2022 (Vaccine illustration courtesy AstraZeneca.)
