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4 hours ago

News, Politics

Sovereigntist Parti Québécois wins Quebec election; Wakeham looks forward to working with new premier on finalizing Churchill Falls deal

The sovereigntist Parti Québécois has won the Quebec provincial election, the CTV Decision Desk declared Monday evening. PQ leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon will become the province’s next premier, succeeding Christine Fréchette, whose Coalition Avenir Québec has likely been wiped off the electoral map after governing for eight years. But the PQ fell short of a […]

October 05, 2026

Business, News

Suncor sells many N.L. oil industry assets to U.K.-based Ithaca in billion-dollar deal

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October 05, 2026

Health, News

Province announces free RSV vaccinations for infants and seniors over 75

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6 hours ago

Student union demands halt to cuts at Memorial University
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6 hours ago

Housing continues to be a challenge for many communities throughout the province
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6 hours ago

Newfoundland explorer Justin Barbour returns from yet another expedition into the Labrador wild
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7 hours ago

Province shares safety tips for Fire Prevention Week
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2 years ago

MHA says parents, child care centres, scrambling to access school bus transportation for students

Back to school for students in this province is fast approaching, but one MHA says parents in his district are scrambling, trying to discover whether or not their child will be approved for a seat on a school bus. MH for Topsail-Paradise Paul Dinn says he’s hearing from stressed out parents, who have recently been […]

2 years ago

Photos and Video: Fire extensively damages home in east-end trailer park

A Saturday-morning fire has caused extensive damage to a residence in the Ann Jeanette Trailer Park in the east end of St. John’s. Crews were dispatched to the scene at about 10:45 a.m.. When firefighters arrived at the home, on Leonard Place, they were met with heavy smoke and fire inside the trailer home. When […]

2 years ago

Province announces $1.3 million for transitional housing initiative in Gander

Housing Minister John Abbott announced $1.3 million Friday for the creation of a new Transitional Housing Initiative in Gander. This funding includes a one-time investment of $430,000 to allow the Central Residential Services Board to buy a property on Airport Boulevard, as well as approximately $859,000 in operational funding. The program will provide up to […]

2 years ago

Province monitoring Hurricane Ernesto

The Provincial Government is monitoring forecast information on Hurricane Ernesto, which is anticipated to track over or near the eastern portion of the island early next week. Residents are encouraged to monitor the Environment Canada forecast for the most up-to-date information. Personal preparedness is critical to success when managing an emergency situation. In addition to visiting the Be […]