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3 hours 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 23, 2026

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Province announces statutory review of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act

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May 22, 2026

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Premier calls on House leaders to meet with Speaker to address poor decorum

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23 hours ago

Inside Story: Premier says strategy must be developed before Churchill Falls talks can begin
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2 days ago

No yes or no answer from premier on whether there will be referendum on Churchill Falls deal
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2 days ago

House of Assembly unanimously supports looking at social media ban for kids under 16
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2 days ago

Inside Story: Province extending power agreement with Corner Brook Pulp and Paper
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1 year ago

Inside Story: Marine Atlantic fees are ‘a trade barrier. If we’re going to lower trade barriers, we need to lower them all,’ John Hogan says

Liberal leadership candidate John Hogan says he supports lowering inter-provincial trade barriers in response to U.S. tariff threats, but that must include lowering barriers to accessing Marine Atlantic, as well.

1 year ago

Industry leaders contacting federal candidates for positions on inter-provincial trade

With less than 5 weeks to go until Canada votes, many local organizations and industries writing to the federal leaders asking for their positions on dropping inter-provincial trade barriers. NTV’s Jodi Cooke has this report.

1 year ago

Inside Story: ‘If we have to give up something, we will need something in return,’ John Abbott says of internal trade barriers

Liberal leadership candidate John Abbott says if he becomes premier, the province will need something in return for dropping inter-provincial trade barriers in response to the Trump tariffs. He pointed to Marine Atlantic fees as one example.

1 year ago

Premier calls for Marine Atlantic fees to be dropped along with internal trade barriers

Premier Andrew Furey is taking aim at Marine Atlantic fees in the national discussions on internal trade barriers. He says if the province is going to drop its trade barriers, the federal government should eliminate fees for the ferry service. NTV’s Ben Cleary reports.