There was a bombshell in the House of Assembly today for the special debate on the new Churchill Falls agreement. Keith Russell, who began the day as the PC MHA for Lake Melville in central Labrador, announced he was crossing the floor to sit as an independent. NTV’s legislative reporter Ben Cleary has the story.
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Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro says its systems have improved further and has lifted its Power Watch advisory. “We are entering normal operations and no customer action or alerts are required at this time,” the utility said in a statement Monday morning. “As we always do, we will continue to monitor the status of our assets […]
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The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure is asking residents of Newfoundland and Labrador to weigh in on highway improvement projects to be considered for the 2026-27 road construction season, as well as future years. Residents are encouraged to provide highway information such as region, route name or number, the nearest municipality or landmark, and the […]
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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services advises the public of a temporary disruption of laboratory services at the Dr. Hugh Twomey Health Centre in Botwood until: Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 8:30 a.m. Emergency blood collection services will also be unavailable today. If emergency blood collection services are required, patients will be transported to another health-care facility. If […]
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The St. John’s Regional Fire Department has announced the retirement of Captain Gina Burke, a trailblazer who made history as the department’s first female firefighter. Captain Burke began her groundbreaking career in 1992 when she was hired at the newly-opened Mount Pearl station, marking a significant milestone for the department and the region. Her dedication […]
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