Newfoundland & Labrador News

Memorial University of N.L. board member suspended after profane, anti-police tweet

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The board of regents at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador suspended one of its members Friday for tweeting "f--- the police.

Mar 31, 2023 3:01 PM Read more >

N.L. says its waters are home to 'low-carbon' oil. Scientists say that doesn't exist.

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Climate scientists say there is no such thing as "low-carbon" oil, despite the Newfoundland and Labrador government's claims that it is produced in the waters off the province’s east coast.

Mar 29, 2023 2:42 PM Read more >

St. John's, N.L., airport reopen to public after ceiling fire creates damage

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The St. John's International Airport reopened Sunday evening almost two days after a fire in a second-floor ceiling caused soot and water damage. The airport in Newfoundland and Labrador's capital was evacuated at 11:30 p.m.

Mar 26, 2023 1:55 PM Read more >

St. John's, N.L., airport closed after late night fire on 2nd floor forces evacuation

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A fire at the international airport in St. John's, N.L., resulted in the passenger terminal being closed late Friday night with the reopening set for Sunday evening as a cleanup continued.

Mar 25, 2023 3:12 PM Read more >

Atlantic Canadians on social assistance needed more help from budgets, advocates say

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Atlantic Canada is home to the lowest social assistance rates in the country, and advocates say provincial budgets presented this week didn't do much to change that.

Mar 24, 2023 2:07 PM Read more >

Newfoundland and Labrador budget projects $160-million deficit, paints rosy picture

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The Newfoundland and Labrador government painted a rosy picture of its financial future in a $9.8-billion provincial budget tabled Thursday.

Mar 23, 2023 2:35 PM Read more >

Highlights from Newfoundland and Labrador's 2023-24 budget

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador Finance Minister Siobhan Coady tabled the province's 2023-24 budget Thursday. Some highlights: — GDP is projected to hit $34 billion, up about 2.7 per cent from $33.1 billion in the previous year.

Mar 23, 2023 2:22 PM Read more >

N.L. privacy commissioner steps away from long-awaited 2021 cyberattack probe

ST. JOHN'S, N.L.

Mar 21, 2023 3:38 PM Read more >

'Unprecedented' weather shuts down second Labrador sporting event in two weeks

HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY, N.L. — For the second time in as many weeks, abnormal weather has forced the cancellation of a popular sporting event in Labrador.

Mar 16, 2023 12:20 PM Read more >

Trudeau, Furey announce $10-a-day child care implemented in Newfoundland and Labrador

CLARENVILLE, N.L. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was in central Newfoundland Wednesday to applaud the province's introduction of $10-a-day child care, roughly three years ahead of schedule.

Mar 15, 2023 3:08 PM Read more >