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C.B.N. community starts looking forward as forest fire restoration efforts continue
Restoration efforts are underway in the community of Small Point-Adam's Cove-Blackhead-Broad Cove, after a forest fire burned through, destroying 12 homes. The Fire Department chief says their emergency lines are now back up, but that some community members are still without service.
St. John's city councillor advocating for more safe disposal boxes after finding needles in public area
While doing a community clean up, city counsillor Greg Noseworthy almost walked into a needle sticking out of a tree. He says more needles are showing up around the city, and is warning the public. He is also advocating for more disposal boxes.
'As bad as it gets': C.B.N. fire destroyed buildings and homes, residents say
Residents in the community of Small Point-Adam's Cove-Blackhead-Broad Cove have been forced to flee from a raging wildfire that has destroyed buildings and homes.
Conservative candidate says misinformation about Poilievre led to party loss in federal election
While campaigning in St. John's East, Conservative candidate David Brazil says he heard misconceptions about Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. In retrospect, Brazil says the party should have communicated better with voters, and that he disagrees with the party's approach to limit media contact.
John Hogan is now N.L.'s premier-designate. The opposition wonders if it will mean change
John Hogan will be Newfoundland and Labrador's 15th premier, and he says he will continue the work of former premier Andrew Furey. But opposition leaders remain concerned that new leadership will mean change.
Labradorians feel left out of province's new intraprovincal air loop agreement
The province has announced a deal with PAL Airlines that will create a route connecting St. John's, Gander and Deer Lake — but not Labrador. Labradorians say they feel forgotten, and think the government needs to do more to improve flight prices.
John Hogan is Newfoundland and Labrador's new premier-designate, Liberals announce
The Liberal Party announced Saturday afternoon that John Hogan received the most votes from party members, and will be the party’s new leader. Hogan will remain premier at least until a general election is called later this year.
Labour unions and workers rally in St. John's for International Workers' Day
On May 1, labour unions gather across the world to celebrate gains made by the movement, and to continue advocating for their rights. In St. John's, labour unions gathered in a particularly turbulent time as they face Donald Trump's tariffs.
Carol Anstey is the 1st woman slated to become a Conservative MP in N.L.
The Conservative Party has its first female MP-elect in Newfoundland and Labrador, after Anstey was tapped to represent Long Range Mountains.
Cochrane Pond occupants organize clean up day to save their park
Cochrane Pond Park residents are doing what they can to keep the campground open. The park received an eviction notice from the City of St. John's on April 16, and the park's owner is facing charges. But residents don't want to see the park go, and now are taking matters into their own hands.