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Scientists question Ottawa's decision to more than double cod catch in N.L.
Scientists are voicing concerns and suprise about the Canadian government's recent decision to increase the total allowable catch of northern cod to 38,000 metric tonnes — up from 18,000 last year.
Some N.L. hydrogen companies behind in bills as industry hype 'boils off'
Six companies are vying to create wind-hydrogen operations in Newfoundland and Labrador, but some owe a collective total of $13.7-million in fees which were due in 2024 for the use of Crown land.
Newfoundland voters concerned after apparent voter mistakes void hundreds of ballots
A judicial recount in an eastern Newfoundland riding last month resulted in an "unprecedented" 1,041 disputed ballots.
How a judge handled an 'unprecedented' 1,041 disputed ballots in a tight N.L. recount
A new report explains how a judge dealt with an "unprecedented" number of disputed ballots during a federal election recount in a rural Newfoundland riding recently won by the Conservatives.
Justice Department survey shows Newfoundlanders and Labradorians feeling less safe
More than half of respondents in a recent survey said the police were not effective in maintaining the safety of their communities.
Country's highest rate of child hunger felt in Newfoundland and Labrador classrooms
Summer is approaching and teachers in Newfoundland and Labrador are worried many of their students will spend their holiday months hungry without school lunch programs to offer a meal.
Could at-home test strips prevent drug deaths? Experts say yes, but it's complicated
Canadians are dying alone from toxic drugs and experts say easier access to at-home drug-testing strips could help prevent deaths. But they warn the strips have limitations.
Homelessness is getting worse, but advocates say it's all but forgotten in this election
Shelter and frontline workers across Canada say their capacities are stretched to record levels.
Unsafe tap water is common in Newfoundland. This town just overcame a 1989 boil order
A boil-water advisory in place since 1989 has been lifted in one Newfoundland fishing community, but dozens of other rural towns are still struggling with government orders to avoid drinking tap water.
U.S. weather agency cuts will be felt in Canada — especially in hurricane season
Meteorologists and scientists in Atlantic Canada are concerned about cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, saying they rely on the U.S. agency's data and expertise.