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Smile! N.L.'s first speed cameras are up and running
The province has a few extra sets of eyes on the road with the installation of three new speed cameras. Two of them are located on Veterans Memorial Highway, and the third is at the intersection of Waterford Bridge Road and Nottingham Drive.
Leaving the pond with a new rash? It might be swimmer's itch
If you take a dip in a Newfoundland and Labrador pond this summer, you might take home a bumpy red souvenir. St. John’s dermatologist Wayne Gulliver says swimmer’s itch is common in the province’s swimming destinations.
Kruger celebrates Corner Brook paper mill's 100th anniversary with $700M investment plan
The only pulp and paper mill in Newfoundland and Labrador is celebrating its centennial this week, opening its doors to some residents for the very first time. The company that owns it plans to invest $700 million in modernizing its operations.
Residents return to Musgrave Harbour, while Chance Harbour fire considered as being held
Justice and Public Safety Minister John Haggie announced Friday afternoon that the evacuation order for Musgrave Harbour has been lifted. Meanwhile in Chance Harbour, the 1,860-hectare fire is "being held."
Memorial University announces major budget cuts, 20 layoffs
Memorial University laid off 20 people and announced cuts to several services Thursday afternoon.
New report says N.L.'s community housing stock is far below national average
As the cost of living continues to increase while incomes stay the same, housing advocates in Newfoundland and Labrador are calling for more affordable housing units.
Missing sailor from Quebec found alive off Labrador coast
A missing boater was found in good health Wednesday morning, about 200 km east of Mary’s Harbour, Labrador.
Bell Island is fueling up again with reopening of gas station
For the first time in two months, Bell Island residents no longer have to cross the tickle to fill up their vehicles.
Happy Valley-Goose Bay SPCA struggling to get by this summer
Labrador’s only SPCA animal shelter is once again pleading for help as it struggles to keep operations going. Bonnie Learning, a longtime volunteer with the Happy Valley-Goose Bay SPCA, says summer months have been difficult in recent years.
No doubt there's a drought — scientist says N.L. water levels are historically low
Running out of water on an island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean may seem like an impossible idea — but that’s exactly what’s happening in Newfoundland.