Newfoundland & Labrador News

N.L. launching disability benefit to top up federal program and create basic income

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The government of Newfoundland and Labrador is launching a disability benefit that will top up the federal government's recently announced aid program.

Jun 7, 2024 2:14 PM Read more >

See a goofy-looking bird on the ground? It's likely a baby and it's fine, experts say

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — It's fledgling season, a time when animal rescue experts say they are inundated with calls about goofy-looking birds stumbling around on the ground.

Jun 5, 2024 12:53 PM Read more >

'Loneliness will kill': N.L. long-term care homes struggled with COVID restrictions

ST. JOHN'S, N.L.

Jun 3, 2024 2:40 PM Read more >

Slide shared by N.B. premier 'gross misrepresentation' of sexual health presentation

ST. JOHN'S, N.L.

May 31, 2024 7:04 PM Read more >

Newfoundland and Labrador launching court case against federal equalization program

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The Newfoundland and Labrador government revealed Thursday that it plans to take Ottawa to court over the federal equalization program, saying it puts Canada’s easternmost province at a disadvantage.

May 30, 2024 3:20 PM Read more >

Newfoundland television station hit by ransomware attack, data breach

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The company behind a popular independent television station in Newfoundland and Labrador says it was hit by a cyberattack.

May 30, 2024 2:01 PM Read more >

Program to curb gender-based violence expanding to schools across Nova Scotia

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A unique program aimed at curbing gender-based violence by teaching teenagers about gender roles, inclusion and healthy relationships is set to expand to dozens of schools across Nova Scotia.

May 28, 2024 2:14 PM Read more >

Newfoundland man charged twice for drunk driving overnight in St. John's

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary says a 23-year-old man was arrested for drunk driving on two separate occasions overnight. At around 1:40 a.m. today, police responded to a report of an impaired driver in St.

May 27, 2024 8:06 AM Read more >

Remains of unknown Newfoundland soldier who fought in France coming home this weekend

HALIFAX — The remains of an unknown Newfoundland soldier who died in France during the First World War are expected to arrive Saturday in St. John’s, N.L., where preparations are being made for a solemn reburial ceremony on July 1.

May 24, 2024 1:00 AM Read more >

Newfoundland grandmothers can wail on the accordion. A historian wants them on stage

ST. JOHN'S, N.L.

May 20, 2024 4:00 AM Read more >