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4 days ago

Province signs Letter of Intent with Kruger Inc. to extend power purchase agreement

The province has signed a letter of intent with Kruger Inc., the owner of Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Ltd., to continue discussions related to its diversification plan, specifically a long-term power purchase agreement between the company and Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro. The province plans to extend the current interim power purchase agreement between Newfoundland […]

May 22, 2026

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Downtown St. John’s businesses preparing for busy tourism season

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May 21, 2026

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Central towns prepare response to proposed wind and solar farm near Botwood

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6 days ago

Province signs Letter of Intent with Kruger Inc. to extend power purchase agreement
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6 days ago

Environmental impact statement submitted for proposed wind energy project near Botwood
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1 week ago

Gander International Airport reports increased traffic
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2 weeks ago

Fuel prices see minor drop overnight
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10 months ago

Board of Trade calls for cut to commercial traffic fares on Marine Atlantic

Cuts to Marine Atlantic fares took effect today as part of a Canadian effort to reduce internal trade barriers, but some groups argue it still doesn’t go far enough. The St. John’s Board of Trade has written a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney, arguing the cut also needs to include the price of commercial […]

10 months ago

Bank of Canada holds policy rate

In an announcement on Wednesday, the Bank of Canada maintained its target for the overnight rate at 2.75 percent, with the Bank Rate at 3 percent and the deposit rate at 2.70 percent. The bank states that while trade negotiations remain fluid, the global economy has been reasonably resilient. Inflation in the United States increased […]

10 months ago

Deer Lake frustrated with poor cell phone service

Cell phone service continues to be a concern in parts of the province. Residents and first responders in the Deer Lake area say it seems to be getting worse. NTV’s Becky Daley reports.

10 months ago

Trucking industry says Ottawa missed the boat with the way it handled Marine Atlantic rate cuts

The federal government is facing backlash for the way it handled cuts to Marine Atlantic ferry rates this week. Ferry traffic to the province is booked solid with tourism at its peak. Many users are happy with a discount coming into effect for passengers coming into effect Aug. 1, but the trucking industry says Ottawa […]