The driver of a motorcycle was taken to hospital on Thursday evening after losing control and crashing in Torbay. At about 7:15 p.m. emergency crews responded to the intersection of the Kevin Parsons Highway and Indian Meal Line. When personnel arrived they found a man lying in the roadway being tended-to by witnesses and passers-by. […]
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Newfoundland and Labrador hockey star Abby Newhook is staying in Boston. The Professional Women’s Hockey League’s Boston Fleet has signed the 23-year-old St. John’s native to a new two-year contract through the 2027-28 season, rewarding an outstanding rookie campaign. Newhook was one of the Fleet’s three protected players during the league’s expansion process after earning […]
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Premier Tony Wakeham is heading to Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island this week for the annual council of the federation meeting, where Canada’s premiers will gather before meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney. Premier Wakeham says he’ll push Newfoundland and Labrador’s priorities, including strengthening the economy, improving affordability, public safety and health care. He’ll also promote […]
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Despite sitting side-by-side at the World Cup final, U.S. President Donald Trump is keeping the pressure on Canada over wildfire smoke. Speaking to reporters after the match, Trump said he has a good relationship with Prime Minister Mark Carney, but insisted Canada’s wildfires “have to stop.” Trump claimed the smoke is polluting American air and […]
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The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling on the Wakeham government to tell taxpayers how much the province’s failed equalization court challenge cost taxpayers. “Taxpayers paid for this lawsuit and taxpayers deserve to know what it cost,” said Devin Drover, CTF Atlantic Director and General Counsel. “The government hired expensive outside lawyers, sued Ottawa for bigger […]
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