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With 3 elections on the horizon, new Canadians are learning how to cast their ballot
Newfoundland and Labrador is staring down federal, provincial, and municipal elections in the next eight months, but for one new Canadian the opportunity to vote is something she's not taking for granted.
Amid tariff threats and the premier's resignation, politicians prepare for reopening of House of Assembly
Politicians across Newfoundland and Labrador are returning to St. John's this weekend ahead of the start of the spring session of the House of Assembly.
2021 N.L. elections challenge still hasn't gone to trial, as new campaign looms
Alison Coffin, Jim Lester, and Sheila Fitzgerald hope court dates will finally be set Monday.
More money for more homes: Federal government, N.L. announce $44M in construction funding
The latest in a string of funding announcements made by Newfoundland and Labrador's provincial government since January took place at a construction site in Clarke's Beach on Monday. A $44-million commitment was made by the provincial and federal governments to help build over 280 new homes in the province.
Social studies, arts shouldn't be on N.L.'s curriculum chopping block, says Grade 9 student
The Department of Education is changing the curriculum for grades 7 to 9 students across Newfoundland and Labrador. Partial course selection is part of the proposed changes that could lead to cuts in social studies and arts programming.
Thousands of trade workers in N.L. are retiring, and government is trying to recruit the next gen
The Department of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills launched a $300,000 marketing campaign to recruit young people into the trades on Wednesday, saying 6,000 construction and trade workers will retire in the next 10 years.
These young people are voting Conservative and it speaks to a larger trend, says political science professor
Newfoundlanders and Labradorian's will vote in both a provincial and federal election this year. After 10 years of Liberal leadership in both levels of government, Carelton political science professor Jonathan Malloy says a blue wave is coming and young people are ready for change.
Batten down the hatches: Avalon Peninsula faces first major snowstorm of the year
Monday could be a snow day for many living on the Avalon Peninsula, with Environment Canada now calling for 20 and 35 centimetres of snow and 110 km/h winds.
Youth support organization expands education program with help from government funding
Newfoundland and Labrador's Department of Education announced $200,000 in funding for St. John’s-based youth support organization Thrive on Wednesday.
N.L. launches 'buy local' campaign with looming U.S. tariffs delayed 30 days
The government of Newfoundland and Labrador launched a "buy local" campaign on Tuesday, moving ahead with a local-first strategy despite the 30-day freeze on U.S. tariffs.