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Liberal wins Newfoundland district held by Progressive Conservatives for 20 years

Liberal wins Newfoundland district held by Progressive Conservatives for 20 years

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The Newfoundland and Labrador Liberals have won a byelection in a district west of St. John's that was long held by the Progressive Conservative party.
Residents fear Newfoundland shipwreck will be swept to sea before its story revealed

Residents fear Newfoundland shipwreck will be swept to sea before its story revealed

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Residents in southwestern Newfoundland are worried a shipwreck that has captured the province’s imagination will be washed out to sea before experts can uncover its story.
In Newfoundland and Labrador, Liberal politicians back away from Trudeau

In Newfoundland and Labrador, Liberal politicians back away from Trudeau

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — With a provincial byelection set for Tuesday in a long-held Progressive Conservative riding in Newfoundland, there's something conspicuously hard to find on the Liberal candidate's campaign signs: the name of his party.
A ghostly shipwreck has emerged in Newfoundland, and residents want to know its story

A ghostly shipwreck has emerged in Newfoundland, and residents want to know its story

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The massive, overturned hull of a seemingly ancient ship has appeared without warning along the southwestern tip of Newfoundland, dazzling nearby residents eager to know who may have been aboard and how it met its fate.
Federal housing advocate joins push to fix 'deplorable' conditions for Labrador Inuit

Federal housing advocate joins push to fix 'deplorable' conditions for Labrador Inuit

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The federal housing advocate was in St. John's, N.L., this week to join the leader of the Nunatsiavut Inuit in his long-standing fight for an end to the "deplorable" housing conditions in northern Labrador.
N.L. halts first ride-share permit within days, cites 'new information' about owner

N.L. halts first ride-share permit within days, cites 'new information' about owner

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Just days after celebrating the issuing of the province's first ride-sharing licence, the Newfoundland and Labrador government has suspended it, citing possible "new information" about the successful company.
Labrador youth services inquiry: Innu health pioneer describes pain caused by system

Labrador youth services inquiry: Innu health pioneer describes pain caused by system

SHESHATSHIU, N.L. — An inquiry into the treatment of Innu youth in Labrador's child protection system heard Monday from an Innu woman who said her parents lost control of their lives when they moved to Sheshatshiu in 1960.
Newfoundland and Labrador cabinet minister Bragg dies at 59 after cancer diagnosis

Newfoundland and Labrador cabinet minister Bragg dies at 59 after cancer diagnosis

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador cabinet minister Derrick Bragg, who revealed his cancer diagnosis in June, died today at the age of 59.
Post-game handshakes are back in Newfoundland and Labrador amateur hockey

Post-game handshakes are back in Newfoundland and Labrador amateur hockey

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Hockey players in Newfoundland and Labrador are once again allowed to line up and shake hands after their games.
Canadian brings global fight for laws against clergy abuse to Holy See university

Canadian brings global fight for laws against clergy abuse to Holy See university

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A Canadian was in Rome Thursday to deliver a lecture to religious scholars at a centuries-old university about clergy abuse and a proposed zero-tolerance policy that could help stop it.
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