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Further Measures Required for NL to Meet Deficit Projections, says Credit Rating Agency

Newfoundland and Labrador's credit rating is the lowest of any province. DBRS has maintained it at "A Low" and while it says the province has done a good job of reducing the deficit, balancing the boo...

Massive Climate Change March Lands at Confederation Building in St. John's

Thousands marched to Confederation Building in St. John's today as part of the Global March for Climate Change. A portion of Prince Philip Drive was closed while thousands walked peacefully from Memor...

Province's Newest Crime Fighter Brings Wealth of DNA Experience Back Home

The RNC has hired a civilian to fill the role of a new director position, overseeing forensic science and property control. RNC Chief Joe Boland says Kathryn Rodgers, originally from St. John's, bring...

Common Heartburn Medication Recalled Due to Problem with Purity

A commonly used heartburn medication has been recalled by Health Canada due to a potential pharmaceutical impurity. As a precaution, four drug companies that produce the ranitidine drug have pulled th...

Cost of Energy Not Sustainable for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, says Opposition Critic

The Opposition critic for Natural Resources says the cost of energy is getting too high and Newfoundlanders and Labradorians need some relief. David Brazil is looking for government action now that th...

Coast of Bays Mayors Weigh in on Massive Fish Die-Off

The mayors in the Coast of Bays region are responding to the recent salmon die-off on the south coast. The mayors issued a joint news release indicating that while the incident is disappointing, it's ...

D.A.R.E. Program Turns Attention to Vaping Amid Concerns for Kids

A program in which children in our schools are made aware of harmful choices involving drugs and violence is now also discussing vaping. The Drug Abuse Resistance Education program, or D.A.R.E., is a ...

As Climate Strike Marches on Confederation Building, Province Puts Hopes on More Offshore Wells

Even as people prepare to march on Confederation Building today as part of a global effort to address climate change, the provincial government appears to be leaning heavily on oil for its financial w...

Sep 27, 2019 A Fridays for Future rally in Stephenville.

Marbase Aquaculture Project Will Have First Commercial Lumpfish Hatchery in Canada

Marystown is aiming to become the aquaculture service hub of Newfoundland and Labrador with the sale of the local Shipyard - and one of the first items on their list, a lumpfish hatchery. Marbase, the...

Increase in Women's Addictions Cases a 'New Phenomenon,' says Gathering Place Director

Those who run a facility in St. John's which caters to the marginalized say they have a new phenomenon on their hands. They have noticed a big increase in the number of people addicted to drugs, which...

Jeff Smyth * Sep 27, 2019