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Man charged with attempted murder in strange Newfoundland snowmobile injury

Man charged with attempted murder in strange Newfoundland snowmobile injury

ST. JOHN'S — A snowmobiler's puzzling injury has led police in Newfoundland to charge a 66-year-old man with attempted murder. RCMP say two snowmobilers were riding across a pond on Feb.
Opening interprovincial beer sales would be 'huge blow' to Newfoundland jobs: unions

Opening interprovincial beer sales would be 'huge blow' to Newfoundland jobs: unions

ST. JOHN'S — As Canada vows to knock down internal trade barriers, unions representing workers at two large breweries in Newfoundland say easy beer sales between provinces would put local jobs at risk. Workers at the Molson Coors brewery in St.
Man in Newfoundland drives to police station where he is accused of drunk driving

Man in Newfoundland drives to police station where he is accused of drunk driving

LEWISPORTE, N.L. — A man who drove to a police station in Newfoundland to talk about an investigation was arrested for drunk driving shortly after he arrived. The Mounties in the coastal community of Lewisporte, N.L.
Unsafe tap water is common in Newfoundland. This town just overcame a 1989 boil order

Unsafe tap water is common in Newfoundland. This town just overcame a 1989 boil order

ST. JOHN'S — A boil-water advisory in place since 1989 has been lifted in one Newfoundland fishing community, but dozens of other rural towns in the province are still struggling with long-standing government orders to avoid drinking tap water.
Hydro‑Québec says Newfoundland and Labrador power deal is 'clean break' from the past

Hydro‑Québec says Newfoundland and Labrador power deal is 'clean break' from the past

ST. JOHN'S — The head of Quebec's hydro utility was in Labrador on Monday to tour a massive hydroelectric plant at the heart of a draft energy deal touted as a new beginning in the fraught relationship between Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador.
Researchers race to cure 'Newfoundland curse,' which can kill without warning

Researchers race to cure 'Newfoundland curse,' which can kill without warning

ST. JOHN'S — Terry Rideout says he was loading up his fishing gear the first time a tiny implant in his chest sent bolts of electricity into his heart and shocked it back into its regular rhythm.
Newfoundland history has lessons for ‘imperialist’ Trump regime: Furey

Newfoundland history has lessons for ‘imperialist’ Trump regime: Furey

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The outgoing premier of Newfoundland and Labrador says he’s drawing on the province’s history as he urges Canadians not to underestimate U.S. President Donald Trump’s “imperialist” ambitions.
Newfoundland and Labrador skip Ty Dilello a student of the game and its history

Newfoundland and Labrador skip Ty Dilello a student of the game and its history

KELOWNA, B.C. — Many athletes at the Montana's Brier will try to limit the distractions once play begins by turning their phones off, avoiding social media use and minimizing their online activity. Not Newfoundland and Labrador skip Ty Dilello.
'An attack on our country:' Atlantic Canadian premiers take aim at Trump's tariffs

'An attack on our country:' Atlantic Canadian premiers take aim at Trump's tariffs

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Atlantic Canadian premiers woke up Tuesday in a trade war with the United States. U.S. President Donald Trump imposed 25 per cent tariffs on most Canadian products, making good on months of threats.
After four years, a Newfoundland man still fighting for his vote in the 2021 election

After four years, a Newfoundland man still fighting for his vote in the 2021 election

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A hearing Monday in Newfoundland and Labrador Supreme Court ended exactly how Whymarrh Whitby hoped it wouldn't: in another delay. The St. John's, N.L.
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