Newfoundland & Labrador Politics News

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2 days ago

Province looking for feedback on parental access to children’s health information

The Provincial Government is launching an engagement process to inform a review of the Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), which will help deliver on government’s commitment to protecting the privacy of personal health information and ensuring Newfoundland and Labrador’s legislative framework remains effective, responsive, and up to date. As part of its review of the Personal Health Information […]

September 01, 2026

News, Politics

Premier Wakeham appoints new Deputy Minister

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August 31, 2026

Justice, News, Politics

Task Force to End Gender-Based Violence seeking feedback

August 31, 2026 Read more

6 days ago

Residents not impressed by Trump’s antics with name of Lake Ontario
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6 days ago

Inside Story: Former PUB chair calls for public inquiry and referendum on new Churchill Falls agreement
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6 days ago

Provincial Government announces over $300,000 in funding for 23 fire departments
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7 days ago

Seafood dropped from Canada’s counter-tariffs against U.S.
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7 months ago

Province withdraws from federal ‘assault-style’ firearms program

The provincial government has announced it will not be participating in a highly contentious federal government program aimed at buying back assault rifles. In a statement, the government raised concerns about the program’s practicality and the strain it says, would be placed on police resources. The province added it isn’t convinced the program would deliver […]

7 months ago

Premier discusses what First Ministers’ meeting might mean for energy development

Premier Tony Wakeham has wrapped up his time in Ottawa, where he met with other Canadian premiers, and Prime Minister Mark Carney. NTV’s Ben Cleary has the breakdown of the first minister’s meeting, and what it might mean for energy development.

7 months ago

New funding to help breathe new life into a former schoolhouse in Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s

The federal government says new funding will help breathe new life into a former schoolhouse and church hall in Portugal Cove-St. Phillip’s. NTV’s Bailey Howard tells us more.

7 months ago

Inside Story: Health Minister calls west-end hospital proposed by former Liberal government ‘out of touch’

On Wednesday the provincial government cancelled plans for a new hospital in the west end of St. John’s. Health Minister Lela Evans says the hospital, which was put forward by the former Liberal government, would have cost more than the entire provincial budget and was out of touch with the needs of the healthcare system.