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An early spring could mean trouble for some plants, says horticulturist
Megan McCarthy, an assistant horticulturist at Memorial University's Botanical Garden, says many flowers are blooming two or three weeks ahead of schedule.
Candidates say N.L. will have a role to play as Canada heightens its national defense
Canada is looking to increase its national defence in response to growing tensions with the United States, and federal election candidates say Newfoundland and Labrador workers will have a role to play.
Ottawa announces no change for snow crab quota, harvester says, after days of protest
Fisheries minister met with fish harvesters Monday following weekend protests but no deal was struck, according to one crab harvester.
Carney acknowledges protesting N.L. fish harvesters during 1st campaign stop
Liberal Leader Mark Carney kicked off his election campaign in St. John's on Sunday, promising tax cuts and also acknowledging the hundreds of protesting fish harvesters outside the city's convention centre.
Immigration Minister Sarah Stoodley blames N.L. population decline on federal government
Statistics Canada reports that as of Jan.1, Newfoundland and Labrador’s population had decreased by 0.1 per cent — a loss of 301 people — following several years of growth.
Looking for a psychological assessment in N.L.? Be prepared to wait
Adults looking for a psychological assessment for ADHD or autism through the public health-care system in Newfoundland and Labrador could have to wait for more than five years.
N.L. government expanding fertility services to include IVF clinic
Residents of Newfoundland and Labrador seeking fertility services will soon be able to receive in-vitro fertilization and egg preservation treatments in the province.
House of Assembly closes early despite political uncertainty
The House of Assembly closed for the spring session on Wednesday after just seven days of debate. It will reopen at the end of March to present the provincial budget.
Carbonear goes crazy over new store Crazy Binz
A new store on the Avalon Peninsula is drawing in plenty of traffic as people search for a good deal.
NDP calls on N.L. government to eliminate HST on all home heating
NDP Leader Jim Dinn says the high cost of home heating is forcing many residents to make difficult decisions. To help solve the issue, he is asking the Liberal government to remove the provincial portion of the harmonized sales tax from home heating bills.