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9 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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2 years ago

Province matching federal government’s temporary sales tax cut

The federal government is dropping sales taxes on essential goods ahead of the holiday season. The temporary tax relief means essential goods, like food and kids clothing, will be HST free. NTV’s Ben Cleary has more in this report.

2 years ago

Federal government announces two-month GST/HST holiday, $250 rebate next spring

The Trudeau government has announced a two-month GST/HST holiday on many essential items, and is promising a $250 rebate to Canadians next spring. Starting Dec. 14, the federal government will introduce a GST/HST exemption across the country for items like groceries, snacks, and kids clothing. The new tax break will apply to: The tax break […]

2 years ago

Sports Dome to be built near new west end St. John’s hospital

The government has confirmed a new sports dome will be built near the site of the new west end St. John’s hospital, but it doesn’t own the land yet. NTV’s Ben Cleary reports.

2 years ago

Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh promises to cut taxes on essential items

Before he hit the picket line, federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh also spoke to the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour. He’s promising to cut taxes on essential items. NTV’s Beth Penney has that story.