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7 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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1 day 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

No mil rate increases for cities of St. John’s and Mount Pearl in 2025 budgets

The City of St. John’s has tabled a balanced budget of $349,151,881, an increase of 1.5 per cent over 2024. The capital city will see no increases to mil rates which will remain at 9.1 for residential and 29.5 for commercial. While there are no increases to mil rates, the water tax will see an […]

1 year ago

Danny Williams calls on province to limit City of St. John’s authority

Galway developer Danny Williams is now calling on the province to get involved with his ongoing battles with St. John’s City Hall. He wants the government to change the law to limit the city’s authority. NTV’s Ryan Harding reports.

1 year ago

Corner Brook City Council holds line on taxes in municipal budget

Corner Brook City Council brought down its annual municipal budget last night, with good news for residents. Tax rates for most commercial and residential properties in the city will remain frozen for the coming year. NTV’s Don Bradshaw has more.

1 year ago

Proposed legislation could change how prices are negotiated in the fishing industry

The province is getting the ball rolling on legislation that could change the way prices are negotiated in the fishing industry. In recent weeks, there has been discussion about ending binding arbitration and restoring the right to strike or lockout. The details of the legislation are not yet known. But today Labour Minister Lisa Dempster […]