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Liberal MHAs Back Hogan's Bid for Party Leadership
Numerous people from within the Liberal caucus have come out in support of John Hogan's bid to become Liberal leader. After a week of contemplating the move, Hogan formally announced his bid to a pack...
Mar 07, 2025
Province Reaches Tentative Deal with NL Medical Association
The provincial government has reached a tentative agreement with the Medical Association to renew its MOU. The province says the agreement addresses remuneration, with a focus on the retention and rec...
Mar 07, 2025 Hush Naidoo Jade Photography / Unsplash
PUB Orders Review After Power Bill Spikes Trigger Complaints
The Public Utilities Board is calling on Newfoundland Power to review meter readings and customer usage after a sudden spike in last month's power bills resulted in a flood of complaints to the regula...
Mar 07, 2025
Persistence Theatre Marks 100 Years of Women's Vote in NL
PerSIStence Theatre is hosting a luncheon today to mark the 100th anniversary of women in Newfoundland gaining the right to vote. Tomorrow is International Women's Day. Producing artistic director Jen...
Mar 07, 2025 Photo Via Persistence Theatre Company Facebook page.
Canada-Mexico Trade Safe Until April 2 Under CUSMA
Canada and Mexican goods covered under the CUSMA agreement until April 2nd. Trump has come under heavy criticism both in Canada and the U.S. for his plan to place 25 per cent tariffs on all goods ente...
Mar 06, 2025
Celebration of Life Planned for Debbie Hanlon This Sunday
Funeral arrangements have been announced for late St. John's city councilor, business operator and realtor, Debbie Hanlon who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 60. A celebration of life is schedule...
Mar 06, 2025
NLHS says Outpatient Services Through New Facility will be Provided in the Community
NL Health Services says outpatient services through the new Mental Health and Addictions facility will be provided in the community, closer to the patients they're serving. The health authority is res...
Mar 06, 2025
Overdue Snowmobiler Found Safe After Overnight Search in Labrador
A happy ending to the search for a snowmobiler reported overdue in Labrador. RCMP in Sheshatshiu were notified late Wednesday evening that a 65-year-old, who had left on snowmobile earlier in the day ...
Mar 06, 2025
NLC Reporting Increased Earnings in 3rd Quarter Over Same Period Last Year
The Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation is reporting net earnings of $61.2 million in the third quarter, an increase of $3.1 million over the same period last year. NLC President Bruce Keatin...
Mar 06, 2025
NDP Calls for HST Removal on All Home Heating Sources
The NDP is calling on government to remove the taxation on all forms of home heating, including electricity and oil. NDP Leader Jim Dinn says the GST tax holiday showed positive economic outcomes with...
Mar 06, 2025
