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Firefighters battling blaze in St. John's east end
Firefighters are in the east end of St. John’s, battling a blaze fighting a fire that broke out at a townhouse in the east end.
Newfoundland's trains are long gone, but they're still chugging along the tracks in Chile
While the trains that once zipped along Newfoundland's rail tracks have been gone for decades, they have not been forgotten. In fact, they're beloved by users in another country who still ride them today.
National Indigenous Peoples Day is a time to share stories, connect with community, says educator
National Indigenous Peoples Day is on Saturday, and Ivan White, an Indigenous education specialist at Memorial University’s Office of Indigenous Affairs, says it’s an important day to share and listen to stories.
Fatal house fire kills 2 in Seal Cove on Baie Verte Peninsula
A man and a child are dead after a house fire in Seal Cove, N.L. One woman was taken to hospital with injuries.
N.L. lifts evacuation order for Badger, while wildfire still burns nearby
The wildfire is still active and out of control, but the province says residents can return home.
FFAW tells critics to 'stay in their lane' after Ottawa more than doubles northern cod quota
While those who work in the fishery in Newfoundland and Labrador celebrate Ottawa's decision to increase the northern cod quota, an environmental group says the change was motivated by politics.
Evacuee says water bombers and rain a welcomed sight for fighting Badger wildfire
Residents of Badger fled their community on Wednesday as a wildfire grew, but they're remaining optimistic that the weather is turning in their favour.
Badger fire downgraded in scale, but still burning near community
Premier John Hogan says there are no signs of the weather improving over the short term.
Grand Falls-Windsor shop vandalized again, and the owner says it's targeted
A store owner in central Newfoundland says her shop was vandalized over the weekend, and firmly believes she was targeted because of a Pride flag displayed in the front window.
Energy, tourism among talking points during New England meeting, says Hogan
Newfoundland and Labrador Premier John Hogan says energy and tourism were the big topics of discussion during Monday’s meeting with New England governors.