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Former N.L. Mountie charged with perjury for testimony at another officer's trial

Former N.L. Mountie charged with perjury for testimony at another officer's trial

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A former RCMP officer is facing charges of perjury and obstruction of justice for testimony he gave on the witness stand at another Mountie's trial, Newfoundland and Labrador's police oversight agency said Wednesday. Const.
With help from Pitbull, Newfoundland cabbie shows spoons aren’t just for folk music

With help from Pitbull, Newfoundland cabbie shows spoons aren’t just for folk music

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Harold Butler scrolled through a long playlist glowing on his iPhone screen in his spacious taxi, which was parked on a downtown street in St. John's, N.L., on a recent rainy night. Flo Rida? Not now.
N.L. fish harvesters reach deal, ending demonstration that shut down government

N.L. fish harvesters reach deal, ending demonstration that shut down government

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A fisherman who led protests this week that shut down the Newfoundland and Labrador legislature says he has reached a deal with the government to make it easier for harvesters to earn a living.
N.L. tables budget with $152-million deficit a day after protest shut legislature

N.L. tables budget with $152-million deficit a day after protest shut legislature

ST. JOHN'S, N.L.
Highlights of Newfoundland and Labrador's 2024-25 budget

Highlights of Newfoundland and Labrador's 2024-25 budget

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador Finance Minister Siobhan Coady tabled the province’s 2024-25 budget Thursday. Here are some highlights: - Projected GDP is $33.2 billion, which is a five per cent increase from $31.
Chaotic fishers protest blocks entrance to Newfoundland legislature, halts budget

Chaotic fishers protest blocks entrance to Newfoundland legislature, halts budget

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A protest Wednesday that descended into a chaotic confrontation between mounted police officers and fishers outside the Newfoundland and Labrador legislature halted the provincial government's plans to present its latest budget.
Ontario woman says brother died hungry in Gaza, waiting for word on Canadian visa

Ontario woman says brother died hungry in Gaza, waiting for word on Canadian visa

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A 62-year-old Ontario woman says her brother has died in northern Gaza after weeks spent searching for food and refuge while he waited for word from the federal government about whether he could come to Canada.
Trudeau accuses N.L. premier of 'bowing to political pressure' in carbon tax spat

Trudeau accuses N.L. premier of 'bowing to political pressure' in carbon tax spat

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The chummy Liberal leaders of Canada and of Newfoundland and Labrador sparred this week over the federal government's consumer carbon levy.
Newfoundland capelin out of 'critical zone,' but not because there are more fish

Newfoundland capelin out of 'critical zone,' but not because there are more fish

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Scientists say they no longer consider the capelin off Newfoundland's east coast to be in the critical zone, but it’s not because there are more fish.
Lingering winter storm to dump more snow in N.L. today, high winds also expected

Lingering winter storm to dump more snow in N.L. today, high winds also expected

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A lingering storm system that dumped heavy amounts of snow on eastern Newfoundland over a two-day period gradually tapered off on Saturday.
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