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10 hours ago

News, Politics

Applications open for grants to youth organizations

The province has announced that applications are open for the 2026-27 Grants to Youth Organizations program. The program provides funding to not-for-profit youth-serving organizations operating in Newfoundland and Labrador. The program supports innovative projects that create opportunities for skill development, mentorship and social inclusion for youth between the ages of 12 and 29. Projects funded […]

June 11, 2026

Business, News, Politics

Churchill Falls negotiations officially restart as N.L. gets credit-rating warning

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June 11, 2026

Business, News, Politics

N.L. Conservative MPs call for immediate action on potential Marine Atlantic disruptions

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2 days ago

Where Are They Now? Former mayor and MHA Shannie Duff reflects on a life of public service
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3 days ago

Bond rating agency gives provincial government negative outlook
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3 days ago

Business leaders urge province to reject Churchill Falls MOU, not rush back into negotiations
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2 years ago

Premier opposes proposed large pay increase for MHAs

A report last spring recommended a $25,000-a-year pay increase for MHAs. The issue needs to be voted on by the House of Assembly, but Premier Andrew Furey says he opposes that large of a raise.

2 years ago

Premier says N.L. has only been asked to take 190 asylum seekers

Premier Andrew Furey faced questions today after other provinces have raised concerns about Ottawa wanting them to take thousands more asylum seekers. But Furey says Newfoundland and Labrador has only been asked to take 190.

2 years ago

Contracts awarded for TCH expansion, NAPE says one P3 issue resolved

Two contracts totalling three million dollars have been awarded for brush clearing for the upcoming expansion of Trans Canada Highway in this province. As NTV’s Becky Daley tells us, NAPE had been concerned about a public-partnership, but the government now says public workers will handle snow clearing and other services.

2 years ago

Minister Ien visiting St. John’s today

Today, Federal Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth Marci Ien will be in St. John’s to announce support for 2SLGBTQI+ organizations in Atlantic Canada and to commemorate the second anniversary of the Federal 2SLGBTI+ Action Plan. The event will take place at 10:15 a.m. Over the past two years, the federal government has […]