Human remains found near small coastal community in Labrador: RCMP
The Mounties say the remains have been sent to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for an autopsy and identification. Continue reading
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Province removes flood warning for Labrador community of Mud Lake
Newfoundland and Labrador’s Department of Municipal Affairs and Environment removed the flood warning on Sunday afternoon. Continue reading
Flood warning issued for Mud Lake, two years after residents airlifted to safety
A flood warning has been put in place for the Labrador community of Mud Lake, two years after people were airlifted out of the community as it was hit by unexpected rising waters. Continue reading
Population of the Maritimes on the rise, but Newfoundland reports decline
Prince Edward Island, which has been boasting about its red-hot economy, reported the fastest growth at two per cent year-over-year. Continue reading
Scientists question claim that Canada is home to oldest known evidence of life
A team of geological researchers is challenging claims that some of the earliest forms of known life existed in northern Labrador. Continue reading
Politicians address challenge of making N.L. feel like home for newcomers
Kerri Neil, who ran for the NDP in a provincial byelection last fall, said the poor economy and high unemployment are key factors driving people away. Continue reading
Labrador plane crash claims life of passenger from the U.K., says military rescue official
The pilot, a 47-year-old Belgian national, survived. Continue reading
Newfoundland and Labrador provincial election called for May 16
Premier Dwight Ball has called an early election in Newfoundland and Labrador for May 16, in what’s shaping up as a close race between the ruling Liberals and opposition Tories. Continue reading
Small rebound for N.L.’s northern cod, but stock still in critical zone
A federal report released Tuesday said northern cod’s spawning stock biomass — fish that can reproduce — was higher than predicted last year, representing a four-per-cent bump from 2018. Continue reading
Small N.L. town grieving after snowmobiler killed in avalanche
More than 100 people aided in the search for the young snowmobiler caught in an avalanche Saturday, along with two other men who survived the event. Continue reading