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Shania Twain shares video of reuniting with Newfoundland fan on stage — 40 years laterbrought a fan on stage during a music festival performance in St. John’s, N.L., sharing with the crowd that they first met 40 years ago during her initial tour of Eastern Canada. Adding that she was just 17 years old at the time, the singer said she still treasures a polaroid of the two together...EntertainmentAug 20
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Catholic Church ordered to pay $104M to abuse victims in NewfoundlandIn Newfoundland and Labrador, nearly 300 victims who suffered abuse by the Catholic clergy finally know how much the Archdiocese will have to compensate them. A bankruptcy proceeding has determined the church must pay out $104 million for sexual and physical abuse cases dating back decades. But as Heidi Petracek explains, it’s money the now-bankrupt...Jul 5
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Trudeau speaks at Newfoundland Memorial Day as unknown WWI soldier laid to restJuly 1 is a day for most Canadians to celebrate the birthday of their nation — Canada Day — but for the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, it marks Memorial Day. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau flew out to mark the occasion, where tribute was paid to an unknown soldier who was lost in the First...CanadaJul 1
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‘Miracle’: NL town celebrates return of ‘Lucky 7’ fishing crew found on life raftIn Newfoundland and Labrador, the town of New-Wes-Valley is celebrating the return of seven fishermen who were miraculously found after going missing off the coast. “We pulled off a miracle and we are so lucky that every one of us is alive,” rescued fisherman Davey Tiller said.Global NationalJul 21
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Longtime Liberal minister Seamus O’Regan quitting cabinetThere’s a bit of a shakeup in the top levels of the federal government, as Seamus O’Regan is leaving cabinet and will not run in the next election. O’Regan has been an MP from Newfoundland and Labrador for nine years and he has long been a close friend to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. David Akin...CanadaJul 18
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B.C. supports equalization payments court challengePremier David Eby says B.C. is fully supporting Newfoundland and Labrador’s court challenge over federal equalization payments. As Richard Zussman reports, Eby is even mulling his own legal claim, saying B.C. is also being short-changed.Global News Hour at 6 BCJul 17
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Health Matters: 151 whooping cough cases reported in NL151 cases of whooping cough have been reported in Newfoundland and Labrador. Health officials say the cases have been reported in the eastern urban and rural health zones. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for July 5, 2024.Health MattersJul 5
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Unknown Soldier finally laid to rest in NLWhile Canada celebrates its 157th birthday, July 1 is also Memorial Day in Newfoundland and Labrador, marking an opportunity to honour fallen members of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment during the First World War. As Zack Power reports, a ceremony was held for the province’s Unknown Soldier, whose remains have been finally returned home after more...Global NationalJul 1
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: July 1Hundreds filled the streets of Downtown St. John’s to mark a somber homecoming on Monday, as Newfoundland’s unknown solider who died in World War One was finally laid to rest. In Fredericton, residents hit the streets in all red on Monday, as hundreds celebrated Canada Day by taking part in many activities being offered throughout...CanadaJul 1
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Global National: July 1WestJet and its striking mechanics have reached a tentative deal, but not before tens of thousands of passengers were left stranded over the Canada Day long weekend due to flight cancellations. What some travellers have been forced to endure, and what both sides are agreeing to if the new deal doesn’t get ratified. Former U.S....Global NationalJul 1
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Global National: July 5It was a landslide victory for the U.K.’s Labour party, and the Tories’ worst defeat in the party’s nearly 200-year history. But as the new prime minister, Keir Starmer, takes office, the challenges ahead are monumental. U.S. President Joe Biden hit the campaign trail Friday, and his message was loud and clear: “I am running...Global NationalJul 5
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‘There’s going to be some fat cod out there’: N.L. cod moratorium ends after 32 yearsNewfoundland and Labrador’s commercial cod fishery is partially reopening for the first time since July 1992, when hundreds of coastal communities that long depended on cod lost their economic and cultural heart. Eric Sorensen explains why the moratorium is being lifted, what it means for the province, and how politics may be at play.Global NationalJun 26
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Global National: June 26Newfoundland and Labrador’s commercial cod fishery is partially reopening for the first time since July 1992, when hundreds of coastal communities that long depended on cod lost their economic and cultural heart. Why the moratorium is being lifted, what it means for the province, and how politics may be at play. A home in Winnipeg...Global NationalJun 26
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Churchill Falls in Labrador ordered to evacuate as wildfire grows out of controlThe town of Churchill Falls in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of about 700 has been ordered to evacuate due to an out-of-control wildfire. Evacuees are being asked to head 3 hours east on a remote highway to Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Fire officials are closely monitoring rising temperatures as seven wildfires burn in western...CanadaJun 20
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Health Matters: Students sweltering in Ontario, Quebec as many schools are without air conditioningAnother day of hot and stifling weather is in store for millions of Canadians in southern and eastern Ontario, and through eastern Quebec, the Maritimes and much of Newfoundland. That has the lack of air conditioning in many school classrooms becoming a heated issue. Concerned students, parents and teachers in Ontario are urging school boards...Health MattersJun 20
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Health Matters: Newfoundland and Labrador work to hire, retain nurses through incentivesOne province in Atlantic Canada is hoping to reduce its reliance on travel nurses by 30 per cent this year. Newfoundland and Labrador’s health authority says it has already reduced the number of private agency nurses by more than 11 per cent since February. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for...Health MattersMay 3
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Frances Fisher shares why she loved filming in Newfoundland & Labrador for “The King Tide”Frances Fisher discusses her role as ‘Faye’ in the captivating thriller “The King Tide,” highlighting her excitement for the project and the bond formed with the cast during filming in Newfoundland and Labrador. She also shares memories from her time on the set of “Titanic”, reflecting on the film’s lasting impact on audiences.The Morning ShowApr 30
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Canadian unknown soldier from WWI repatriated to N.L. from FranceAfter lying for more than 100 years in a cemetery in France, the remains of an unknown soldier who fought in the First World War were brought home to St. John’s, N.L., on Saturday. The French government transferred the remains to Canada during a repatriation ceremony at the Beaumont Hamel Newfoundland Memorial, which honours Newfoundlanders...CanadaMay 26
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Rex Murphy remembered for sharp wit, unapologetic commentaryTributes are pouring in for longtime national commentator Rex Murphy, who died Thursday from cancer at age 77. The Newfoundland-born TV commentator and columnist was known for his sharp wit and even sharper tongue. Murphy was unafraid to speak his mind, even as his views became increasingly polarizing and controversial. Heidi Petracek reports.CanadaMay 10
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Canadian political pundit Rex Murphy dead at age 77One of Canada’s most prominent political pundits, Rex Murphy, has died at age 77 after being diagnosed with cancer, according to the National Post. The Newfoundland-born commentator spent decades in Canadian media and was known for his conservative positions and often scathing critiques of Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government.CanadaMay 9