The Task Force to End Gender-Based Violence met in St. John’s on August 25 and 26 to discuss the development of an engagement plan. The meetings included discussions on electronic monitoring, emergency protection orders and the need for post-release supports in Labrador. The Task Force also received updates from the Department of Social Supports and […]
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The Department of Justice and Public Safety says it has identified financial and administrative irregularities at Her Majesty’s Penitentiary and has launched an internal review of the facility’s processes. In a statement, the department said Susan Green was appointed Acting Chief Superintendent of Correctional Facilities on August 12, 2026. The department said it took immediate […]
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Prime Minister Mark Carney is asking premiers across the country to put American liquor back on Canadian shelves as Ottawa works to finalize a new trade agreement with the United states. The request comes after provinces moved to pull American alcohol from liquor stores earlier this year, in retaliation for U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. […]
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Prime Minister Mark Carney has suspended trade negotiations with the United States, setting the stage for 50 per cent tariffs on billions of dollars worth of Canadian goods. The major decision came just ahead of a deadline for Canada and the U.S. to reach an agreement, with Carney’s office announcing that Canadian negotiators have been […]
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The Board of Trade says it is welcoming the expanded agreement between the Governments of Newfoundland and Labrador, Quebec, and Canada on Churchill Falls. The organization says the project holds significant promise for the province, pointing to increased economic activity, improved power availability, job creation, and stronger provincial revenues. The Board of Trade says the […]
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