Newfoundland & Labrador News

Crews searching for woman swept into sea at popular eastern Newfoundland tourist site

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The search for a woman who was swept into the ocean on Wednesday at a popular eastern Newfoundland tourist destination has been declared a recovery mission after intensive rescue efforts proved unsuccessful.

Jan 16, 2025 1:12 PM Read more >

Did Quebec get a better deal? Hydro-Québec comments spook critics in Newfoundland

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Comments from Quebec's hydro utility have some critics in Newfoundland and Labrador, including a former premier, worried that Canada's easternmost province has once again signed an unfavourable energy deal.

Jan 15, 2025 12:49 PM Read more >

Heavy equipment used to bash into a Newfoundland bank for second time in a month

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Police in eastern Newfoundland say that for the second time in less than a month thieves have used heavy equipment to smash into a bank and steal an ATM.

Jan 10, 2025 1:46 PM Read more >

Yvonne Jones, longtime Liberal MP for Labrador, retiring from federal politics

HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY, N.L. — Yvonne Jones, Liberal member of Parliament for Labrador, says she won't be running in the next federal election.

Jan 10, 2025 9:02 AM Read more >

Quebec energy deal worth billions gets green light in Newfoundland and Labrador

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A dramatic vote on Thursday night ended with the Newfoundland and Labrador government deciding to move forward with a draft energy deal with Quebec heralded as a game-changer for the indebted Atlantic province.

Jan 9, 2025 6:16 PM Read more >

Adviser says Quebec-N.L. energy deal is 'very good,' as Opposition vows not to vote

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador's Opposition Progressive Conservatives vowed Wednesday that they will not vote on a draft energy deal with Quebec's hydro utility until it is scrutinized by independent experts.

Jan 8, 2025 1:52 PM Read more >

Bruising history with hydro projects hangs over Quebec energy debate in Newfoundland

ST. JOHN'S, N.L.

Jan 6, 2025 2:48 PM Read more >

Part of street washed away and state of emergency declared in N.L. town after storm

GAMBO, N.L. — Damaging winds and pounding surf that washed away part of a street in a small northeastern town in Newfoundland on Sunday triggered a state of emergency in the coastal community.

Jan 6, 2025 1:48 PM Read more >

Thousands without power due to winter storm hitting Newfoundland and Labrador

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Massive waves slammed Newfoundland and Labrador's coastline on Sunday, as a powerful winter storm left thousands without power, tore down trees and house siding and sent small buildings tumbling into the ocean.

Jan 5, 2025 2:03 PM Read more >

Newfoundland residents seek answers, assurance as Quebec energy deal heads for debate

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — About 50 people gathered in a St. John's, N.L.

Jan 5, 2025 4:00 AM Read more >