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Province Bolsters Firefighting Resources Ahead of New Wildfire Season
It was a year ago this month that a fast-moving forest fire enveloped the Adam's Cove area in Conception Bay North. Little did residents of the north shore of Conception Bay know at the time that it w...
May 10, 2026 A fire that caused extensive damage in the Kingston, Small Point-Broad Cove-Blackhead- Adam's Cove area in May of 2025. (via the town's facebook page)
Public Input Sought for Queensway Gold Project
People have about a month to comment on a proposal currently before government to construct a gold mine just east of Appleton in central Newfoundland. New Found Gold Corp. says the Queensway Gold Proj...
May 10, 2026 Queensway North Property (via New Found Gold Corporation)
Flood Watch Issued for Humber River and Deer Lake Area
The provincial government has issued a flood watch for Humber River, Deer Lake and surrounding communities. Water levels are expected to remain elevated for the next few days due to mild temperatures,...
May 10, 2026 Photo via Town of Deer Lake
Farmers Invited to Bid on 3,000 Acres of Crown Land
The provincial government is opening up some farmland for long-term use. About 3,000 acres are currently available in 14 parcels located in western, central and eastern Newfoundland. Anyone who submit...
May 10, 2026 (Ontario Federation of Agriculture)
Young Workers Continuing to Leave Newfoundland and Labrador Fraser Institute Finds
A report from the Fraser Institute that looks at migration patterns in this country reflects the story of Newfoundland and Labrador for decades: young people leaving this province to seek their fortun...
May 09, 2026
MHAs Unanimously Support Extended Cod Season
Members of the House of Assembly have unanimously supported a member statement by Fogo Island-Cape Freels MHA Jim McKenna seeking an extension to the seasonal food fishery. He called on the provincial...
May 09, 2026 (via Mark Butt)
Federation Seeks AI Safeguards at the Bargaining Table
The Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour is urging the provincial government to "put the interests of workers front and center" when it comes to any AI policy review. The federation was resp...
May 09, 2026 Jessica McCormick, Federation of Labour (VOCM News)
Minister Hails MRI as Key Recruitment Tool for North
The minister of health says a new MRI slated for Happy Valley-Goose Bay will serve as a recruiting tool for healthcare workers in central Labrador. Funding for the MRI was announced in this year's bud...
May 09, 2026 Labrador Affairs Minister Lela Evans (VOCM News)
Folk Arts Society Seeks New Funding to Save Summer Tradition
The Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Arts Society says if they can make a folk festival happen this year, it will look very different. The society has announced a fundraising concert for June 7th, the p...
May 09, 2026
Minister says Plan in Place to House Residents of Horizons 106 When Lease Expires at End of Year
The minister whose department is responsible for social affairs says they have a plan to accommodate the occupants of the old Airport Comfort Inn. The Horizons 106 project in St. John's will be no mor...
May 09, 2026 Housing and Social Supports Minister Joedy Wall (VOCM News)
