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'Torrential rain' causes flooding in Newfoundland town already devastated by Fiona

'Torrential rain' causes flooding in Newfoundland town already devastated by Fiona

CHANNEL-PORT AUX BASQUES, N.L. — A southwestern Newfoundland community already overwhelmed by the destruction wrought by post-tropical storm Fiona is now dealing with flooding after a weekend of heavy rainfall.
Canadian Elite Basketball League folds its franchise in Newfoundland

Canadian Elite Basketball League folds its franchise in Newfoundland

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The Canadian Elite Basketball League is suspending operations of its franchise in St. John's, N.L. after just one season, the league announced on Friday.
600-year-old gold coin discovered in Newfoundland could be oldest found in Canada

600-year-old gold coin discovered in Newfoundland could be oldest found in Canada

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A history enthusiast in Newfoundland has discovered what may be the oldest known English coin ever found in Canada.
Publication ban denied for former Newfoundland police officer facing rape allegation

Publication ban denied for former Newfoundland police officer facing rape allegation

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A former Newfoundland police officer alleged to have sexually assaulted a colleague in 2014 will not be protected by a publication ban, according to a decision released Monday from a provincial Supreme Court judge.
Newfoundland and Labrador to open recruitment desk in India to attract nurses

Newfoundland and Labrador to open recruitment desk in India to attract nurses

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The government of Newfoundland and Labrador's plan to establish an office in India aimed at attracting internationally trained nurses to the province raises questions about equity and immigrant retention, an economist said Friday.
Statue in Newfoundland to pay tribute to one of the last of the Beothuk people

Statue in Newfoundland to pay tribute to one of the last of the Beothuk people

BOTWOOD, N.L. — Plans are in the works to install a bronze statue in central Newfoundland to commemorate the death 200 years ago of Demasduit, an Indigenous woman who was among the last surviving members of the Beothuk people.
Newfoundland officer fighting sexual assault conviction seeking stay of proceedings

Newfoundland officer fighting sexual assault conviction seeking stay of proceedings

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A Newfoundland police officer convicted of sexual assault is seeking an end to all legal proceedings against him.
Couple arrested on ferry leaving N.L. had 'large quantity' of stolen perfume: RCMP

Couple arrested on ferry leaving N.L. had 'large quantity' of stolen perfume: RCMP

GANDER, N.L. — Police say a man and woman arrested last week as the couple was about to leave Newfoundland aboard a ferry had a 'large quantity' of perfume that was allegedly stolen from pharmacies in the province.
Power utility Fortis reports Q3 profit and revenue up from year ago

Power utility Fortis reports Q3 profit and revenue up from year ago

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Fortis Inc. reported its third-quarter profit rose compared with a year ago as its revenue also grew.
Trial begins for Royal Newfoundland Constabulary member charged with choking, assault

Trial begins for Royal Newfoundland Constabulary member charged with choking, assault

CORNER BROOK, N.L. — A two-day trial begins today in provincial court for a Royal Newfoundland Constabulary officer facing charges including choking and assault with a weapon. The province's police watchdog agency said in March that Const.
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