Newfoundland
Cab driver who saved 4 from burning car awarded medal for bravery in St. John’s, NL
Mike Stapleton was awarded a medal for bravery from the Royal Canadian Humane Association at St. John’s City Hall on Oct. 7. Continue reading
N.L. couple not eligible for relocation funding as town is resettled
Over 90 per cent of Little Bay Islands residents voted to resettle the community in 2016, with a deadline of Dec. 31 set before electricity, road maintenance and other services will be withdrawn. Continue reading
Independent review to examine mass die-off at southern Newfoundland salmon farm
Gerry Byrne says the review will be conducted by Memorial University of Newfoundland’s Marine Institute. Continue reading
Number of E.coli cases in Newfoundland and Labrador outbreak rises to 24
The department issued an advisory on Friday saying 22 cases had been confirmed in the province over the previous week. Continue reading
Liberals hint at possible funds for link between Labrador and Newfoundland
The party says the fund will support “projects like the Newfoundland-Labrador fixed transportation link.” Continue reading
Fish farm deaths, escapes raise concerns about Atlantic aquaculture industry
Northern Harvest Sea Farms says the fish died after an extended period of high water temperatures, but the incident raised public concern because of slow public disclosure and confusion over the cause of death. Continue reading
Newfoundland hunter charged after moose shot from truck window: RCMP
RCMP say they received a complaint last Friday about a hunter discharging a rifle while his truck was on a highway near La Scie in northern Newfoundland. Continue reading
Canada election: St. John’s East
A look at St. John’s East, one of Newfoundland and Labrador’s seven electoral districts in the 2019 federal election Continue reading
Canada election: Coast of Bays—Central—Notre Dame riding
A look at Coast of Bays-Central-Notre Dame, one of Newfoundland and Labrador’s seven electoral districts in the 2019 election. Continue reading
Canada election: St. John’s South-Mount Pearl
A look at St. John’s South-Mount Pearl, one of Newfoundland and Labrador’s seven electoral districts in the 2019 federal election Continue reading