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Some Newfoundland hydrogen companies behind in bills as industry hype 'boils off'

Some Newfoundland hydrogen companies behind in bills as industry hype 'boils off'

ST. JOHN'S — Newfoundland and Labrador is owed millions of dollars in fees from green energy companies, underlining growing doubts about whether promises of major projects and multi-billion dollar investments will pan out.
N.L. minister resigns after new evidence surfaces of problems in 2021 vote

N.L. minister resigns after new evidence surfaces of problems in 2021 vote

ST. JOHN'S — A provincial Liberal cabinet minister in Newfoundland and Labrador says he will step down this summer, after a court challenge of the province's 2021 election unearthed evidence of voting irregularities in his district.
First case of dermo disease detected in Newfoundland and Labrador oysters

First case of dermo disease detected in Newfoundland and Labrador oysters

Federal food safety officials say they have confirmed the first case of dermo disease in oysters from Newfoundland and Labrador.
As hydrogen hype meets reality in Newfoundland, companies eye markets closer to home

As hydrogen hype meets reality in Newfoundland, companies eye markets closer to home

ST. JOHN'S — The global green hydrogen industry is lagging behind its own hype, but executives from six companies vying to build wind-powered hydrogen operations in Newfoundland and Labrador say it's too soon give up.
Quebec, Newfoundland energy touts Canadian independence to Trump: Hydro‑Québec CEO

Quebec, Newfoundland energy touts Canadian independence to Trump: Hydro‑Québec CEO

ST. JOHN'S — The chief executive of Hydro‑Québec says a sweeping new energy deal with Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is a signal to the United States that Canada can get "big things done." Michael Sabia was in St. John's, N.L.
Newfoundland voters concerned after apparent voter mistakes void hundreds of ballots

Newfoundland voters concerned after apparent voter mistakes void hundreds of ballots

ST. JOHN'S — Two voters in Newfoundland say they hope Elections Canada can learn from a dramatic judicial recount that revealed hundreds of people in their riding may have marked their ballots in the wrong spot.
Crews battling wildfire near Churchill Falls in Labrador

Crews battling wildfire near Churchill Falls in Labrador

CHURCHILL FALLS — A wildfire is burning near a town in Newfoundland and Labrador that's home to a massive power generating station. NL Hydro says a fire burning near Churchill Falls has caused power interruptions in Labrador West and Wabush.
Archeologist who unravelled the story of North America's only Viking site has died

Archeologist who unravelled the story of North America's only Viking site has died

ST. JOHN'S — A celebrated Swedish-Canadian archeologist who helped unravel the story of the Vikings at the only acknowledged Norse site in North America has died.
How a judge handled an 'unprecedented' 1,041 disputed ballots in a tight N.L. recount

How a judge handled an 'unprecedented' 1,041 disputed ballots in a tight N.L. recount

ST. JOHN'S — 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

Justice Department survey shows Newfoundlanders and Labradorians feeling less safe

ST. JOHN'S — The results of a recent poll released by Newfoundland and Labrador's Justice Department suggests the majority of respondents felt more unsafe now than they did five years ago.