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1 week ago

Province to make infrastructure announcement in Lewisporte

Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Barry Petten is set to make a significant infrastructure announcement in Lewisporte on Wednesday afternoon. The event will take place outdoors adjacent to the constituency office for Mark Butt, MHA for the district of Lewisporte-Twillingate on Main Street, beginning at 1:00 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, the event will take […]

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1 week ago

Justice Department reviewing financial and administrative irregularities at Her Majesty’s Penitentiary

The Department of Justice and Public Safety says it has identified financial and administrative irregularities at Her Majesty’s Penitentiary and has launched an internal review of the facility’s processes. In a statement, the department said Susan Green was appointed Acting Chief Superintendent of Correctional Facilities on August 12, 2026. The department said it took immediate […]

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2 weeks ago

PM Carney asks premiers to remove U.S. booze ban to help finalize trade deal

Prime Minister Mark Carney is asking premiers across the country to put American liquor back on Canadian shelves as Ottawa works to finalize a new trade agreement with the United states. The request comes after provinces moved to pull American alcohol from liquor stores earlier this year, in retaliation for U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. […]

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2 weeks ago

Trade talks break off between Canada and the United States

Prime Minister Mark Carney has suspended trade negotiations with the United States, setting the stage for 50 per cent tariffs on billions of dollars worth of Canadian goods. The major decision came just ahead of a deadline for Canada and the U.S. to reach an agreement, with Carney’s office announcing that Canadian negotiators have been […]

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