Newfoundland

• Storm dumps 50 cm of snow on parts of eastern Newfoundland, with more to come

  A winter storm has descended on eastern Newfoundland, shutting down services and dumping more than 50 centimetres of snow on some areas.

  Weather

  Feb 18
  
• Evacuations ordered as new wildfire burns near Newfoundland’s largest city

  New evacuation alerts were issued Tuesday for Galway and Southlands, neighbourhoods on the western edge of St. John's, on top of earlier alerts for two nearby towns.

  Canada

  Aug 12, 2025
  
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• Newfoundland’s largest wildfire gains ground amid dry, windy conditions

  There are seven wildfires burning out of control in the province -- five of them in Newfoundland and two in Labrador, but the Kingston fire is far larger than the other fires.

  Canada

  Aug 11, 2025
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• Energy talks ‘full steam ahead’ despite Hydro‑Québec chief’s new gig: N.L. Hydro

  Hydro-Québec CEO’s exit won’t impact Churchill Falls talks, says N.L. Hydro. The deal to replace the 1969 contract is moving “full steam ahead.”

  Canada

  Jun 12, 2025
• Cargo ship crew rescued after running aground on Newfoundland coast

  The MSC Baltic III was about 12 nautical miles outside of the entrance to Bay of Islands when it reported losing power and then ran aground on Newfoundland's western coast.

  Canada

  Feb 16, 2025
• A new generation is bringing people back to abandoned Newfoundland towns

  After decades, residents and families from Newfoundland are finally moving back to the Island into abandoned Newfoundland towns that are centuries old.

  Canada

  Nov 10, 2024
• Mysterious beach blobs in Newfoundland identified. What scientists found

  A Memorial University scientist says the mysterious white blobs washing up on Newfoundland beaches are actually gobs of plastic — and they need to be cleaned up.

  Canada

  Nov 5, 2024
• Canadian Coast Guard says crew member lost at sea off Newfoundland

  The agency said in a release Wednesday that an extensive search and rescue effort for the man was ended Tuesday evening.

  Canada

  Sep 18, 2024
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• Newfoundland and Labrador doubles funeral benefits after unclaimed bodies pile up

  Newfoundland and Labrador announced Monday it will now offer up to $5,000 for a funeral, and up to $1,500 for additional expenses.

  Canada

  Jul 29, 2024
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• Church must pay $104 million to victims of historical abuse in Newfoundland

  The decision Friday was met with relief, hurt and even grief by some of the 292 survivors who've endured a decades-long fight for justice, said lawyer Geoff Budden.

  Canada

  Jul 6, 2024