Month: February 2026

3 months ago

Deer Lake Airport announces new Porter Airlines service to Ottawa beginning in June

Deer Lake Regional Airport Authority (DLRAA) has announced that Porter Airlines will launch five-times-weekly service between Deer Lake (YDF) and Ottawa (YOW) beginning June 10. “Expanding access to the nation’s capital supports our community, businesses, government travelers, and the tourism sector,” said Tammy Priddle, President and CEO, Deer Lake Regional Airport Authority. “This new route […]

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3 months ago

Taxpayers Federation call on Premier Wakeham to reject politician pay hikes

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling on Premier Tony Wakeham to reject any move to hike politicians’ salaries before the House of Assembly reopens on March 2. “Wakeham needs to show leadership while families are struggling with the cost of living and reject politician pay raises,” said Devin Drover, CTF Atlantic Director and General Counsel. […]

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3 months ago

Province introduces changes to boost competition in N.L. fish processing

ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — The Fish, Food and Allied Workers-Unifor union is welcoming a major provincial step toward restoring competition and fairness in Newfoundland and Labrador’s fish processing sector. Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Loyola O’Driscoll has confirmed the changes. Breaking down barriers to new processing licencesNew fish processing licence applications will now be received and […]

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3 months ago

App targets sleep troubles affecting 60 per cent of cancer survivors; MUN launching clinical trial

Memorial University is launching a national clinical trial of the iCANSleep app.  iCANSleep is an innovative and accessible smartphone application designed to help cancer survivors overcome insomnia through evidence-based, cognitive behavioural therapy. The study, led by Dr. Sheila Garland, a professor in the Department of Psychology and Discipline of Oncology at Memorial University, represents a significant […]

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3 months ago

Regiment beat Eagles 4-1 for sixth straight win

ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — The Newfoundland Regiment have won six games in a row after beating the Cape Breton Eagles 4-1 on Friday night at the Mary Brown’s Centre. Newfoundland played a strong opening period, with Dawson Sharkey and Maddex Marmulak each scoring late in the frame to send the Regiment into the first intermission […]

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3 months ago

Nurses union says Budget 2026 must shift from “crisis spending to real healthcare solutions”

As government asks people for input on Budget 2026, the Registered Nurses’ Union Newfoundland and Labrador (RNU) is urging leaders to make a clear choice. “Are we going to keep paying for crisis or are we finally going to build a stable public system?” asks Yvette Coffey, President of RNU. “We cannot keep pouring public […]

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3 months ago

Police impound three vehicles in one afternoon for licence and registration violations

Three drivers are without their vehicles after being stopped and ticketed by RCMP Traffic Services West yesterday. Just before noon on Feb. 17, a police officer on patrol conducted a traffic stop in St. Fintan’s. The driver, a 48-year-old Robinsons man, was found to be operating a vehicle with a suspended license. He was ticketed […]

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3 months ago

Man arrested for breaking into a cabin near Gander

A 33-year-old man was arrested by Gander RCMP following a break and enter that occurred at a cabin in Smiths Waters early Monday morning. A resident of the cabin provided police with the name and description of the suspect, as well as a description of the car used to leave the scene. Officers located the […]

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3 months ago

Police continue investigation into cat that suffered apparent gunshot wound

Police are continuing their investigation after a cat was apparently shot on the west coast. The animal rescue organization taking care of the cat has given an update, as they fundraise to cover medical expenses.It started when an orange cat, named Romeo, was dropped off at a veterinarian’s office on the west coast to be […]

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3 months ago

The 42nd Annual Janeway Children’s Miracle Network Telethon and Champion launch and Champion Cares Clinic set for today

The launch of the 42nd Annual Janeway Children’s Miracle Network Telethon and announcement of the2026 Children’s Miracle Network Champion Child is scheduled for today. The Champion Cares Clinic begins at 9:30 a.m. followed by the the Champion announcement. The current Champions, Zander and Lyndon Anderson, will award title and trophy to the new Champion. For […]

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