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Newly minted Premier John Hogan says he'll axe controversial sugar tax
Newfoundland and Labrador's newest premier says he's cutting a controversial tax that was meant to deter people from buying sweetened beverages — a move he says is motivated by public concerns about affordability.
Budget boost to N.L. libraries a welcomed surprise, says director, but questions linger
Newfoundland and Labrador libraries got a surprise in the recent provincial budget, to the tune of an extra half a million dollars from last year.
These high school students are aiming to break down gender barriers in the trades
While the trades might have a reputation as being a male-dominated field, high school girls are looking to roll up their sleeves to break down the gender barriers.
John Hogan sworn in as N.L.'s 15th premier
John Hogan was sworn in as Newfoundland and Labrador's 15th premier in a ceremony that took place on Friday morning at Government House in St. John's.
Evacuation order, state of emergency ends in C.B.N. communities
A wildfire that forced residents of a rural Newfoundland community to flee their homes was pushed back on Thursday, and is now under control. The province says people are now free to return to their properties.
N.L. processor hopeful for new markets at world's largest seafood trade event in Spain
The world's largest seafood expo is drawing to a close in Barcelona, and one Newfoundland and Labrador seafood producer is optimistic he'll walk away with new customers.
Mark Hiscock's death has punched a 'hole' in N.L. music community, say musicians
It was supposed to be a time of celebration for the Atlantic music community. Instead, people at the ECMAs in St. John's are remembering the life and legacy of a legendary N.L. musician.
Adam's Cove fire contained, state of emergency continues in C.B.N.
A wildfire that forced residents of Small Point-Adam's Cove-Blackhead-Broad Cove in Conception Bay North to flee their community has now been deemed as contained, but a state of emergency continues.
Beloved Newfoundland musician Mark Hiscock has died
Mark Hiscock, a lifelong musician based out of St. John's, has died. He was 53 years old.
Lobster fisherman survives close call, urges safety while on the water
A lobster fisherman from Port Saunders, N.L. had a close call on the water off of Newfoundland's west coast — and is warning others to be safe on the ocean.