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6 months ago
Health, News

The Mushuau Innu First Nation and NL Health Services report tuberculosis outbreak 

The Mushuau Innu First Nation and Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services are advising the public of an outbreak of tuberculosis (TB) within the community of Natuashish.   To reduce the risk from TB, the Mushuau Innu First Nation and NL Health Services have been actively identifying contacts and potential new cases through contact tracing and supporting access to testing.   Facts About TB  Individuals who are experiencing symptoms of TB should contact the local community clinic […]

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6 months ago
News, Sports

Canada wins wheelchair curling gold at Milano-Cortina Paralympics

Canada’s wheelchair curling team won its first Paralympic gold medal in more than a decade today, beating defending champion China 4-3 at the Milano-Cortina Games in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. Skip Mark Ideson delivered the winning shot with 2.8 seconds left on the clock, tapping in the final stone to secure the win after China’s skip […]

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6 months ago
News

Local Robotics teams to compete at world championship

This past December, at the provincial championship, two teams from this province earned the opportunity to compete at the FIRST Robotics World Championship in Houston Texas from April 29th to May 2nd. This is the most prestigious achievement in the world of youth robotics.  This is the largest K-12 robotics competition in the world with over 1,000 teams in attendance. Newfoundland […]

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6 months ago
News, Your Community

SaltWater Community Association hosts equity discussion in St. John’s

The SaltWater Community Association is inviting the public to join a community conversation about fairness and inclusion next week. The event, called “Equity in Action,” takes place Thursday, March 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation at Memorial University of Newfoundland, Innovation Hall, Room IIC 2001. Free parking […]

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6 months ago
News

Carney says Bay du Nord is ‘very attractive’ after meeting Equinor officials in Norway

Prime Minister Mark Carney called the Bay du Nord Project ‘very attractive’ following meetings with energy companies on Saturday morning in Norway. The Prime Minister said he met with Norwegian energy company Equinor Saturday morning to talk about the proposed Bay du Nord oil project off the coast of Newfoundland. “One of the conversations I […]

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6 months ago
Business, News

FFAW and ASP reach shrimp price agreement

As the 2026 fishing season approaches, the FFAW and the Association of Seafood Producers have reached an agreement on the price of shrimp. The average price of shrimp will be $1.80 per pound, up from $1.65 per pound last season. That price is for landed to the plant, and landed in St. Anthony or Port […]

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6 months ago
Business, News

Crude oil prices surpass US$100 a barrel as Iran war impedes production, shipping

Oil prices surged past $100 per barrel this week, the first time they have crossed that mark since Russian invasion of Ukraine. The war involving Iran has triggered a sharp rise in global oil prices, as fears grow over disruptions to energy supplies and key shipping routes in the Middle East. U.S. crude futures climbed […]

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6 months ago
News

Gas prices spike over 9 cents on Saturday across the province

Motorists will notice a change at the pumps today, as gas is up by more than 9 cents per litre, and diesel has also increased by almost 8 cents per litre. Effective 12:01 a.m. Saturday, March 14, 2026, the changes to maximum fuel prices are asfollows: The Public Utilities Board says these increases are due […]

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6 months ago
News, Traffic

Route 490 closed in Stephenville for vehicle recovery

Bay St. George RCMP advises motorists that Route 490 (Stephenville Access Road) is currently closed between Carolina Ave and Harbour Drive, as crews recover a large vehicle. An update will be provided when the road reopens to traffic.

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6 months ago
Business, News, Travel

Passport fees to increase March 31

It will soon cost a little more to renew your passport, as most passport and travel document fees will be going up on March 31. The fees for five and 10-year passports will be increasing by a few dollars, bringing the cost for a new 10-year adult passport to $163.50, and $122.50 for a five-year […]

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