44 h. ago National Police Federation Calls on Political Parties to Commit to Equitable Funding for RCMP in Newfoundland

ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland and Labrador, Oct. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As Newfoundland and Labrador’s provincial election campaign gets underway, the National Police Federation (NPF) is encouraged to see public safety play a prominent role in early commitments from political parties, particularly around police resourcing. These are welcome first steps, but the NPF stresses the […]

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3 d. ago Newfoundland and Labrador senator says Quebec energy deal needs independent review

ST. JOHN’S — A Conservative senator from Newfoundland and Labrador has joined a chorus of voices calling for an independent review of the province’s draft energy deal with Quebec’s hydro utility. David Wells said Tuesday that the public in Newfoundland and Labrador doesn’t understand the tentative deal between Hydro-Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro. He […]

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8 d. ago Cities making backup plans as postal strike hits Newfoundland and Labrador elections

Canada Post workers have gone on strike in the midst of municipal and provincial elections, leaving officials racing to find contingency plans for mail-in ballots.

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1 week ago First Atlantic Nickel Doubles RPM Zone Strike Length to 800 Meters at Pipestone XL Nickel Alloy Project with 491 Meter Awaruite (Ni3Fe) Intercept in Phase 2X Drilling

Phase 2X Drilling Achieves 800 Meter Strike Length with First Hole on Line S3 Confirming Continuity of Awaruite Mineralization GRAND FALLS-WINDSOR, Newfoundland and Labrador, Sept. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Atlantic Nickel Corp. (TSXV: FAN) (OTCQB: FANCF) (FSE: P21) (“First Atlantic” or the “Company”) is pleased to report that drill hole AN-25-08 intersected 491 […]

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1 week ago #FundMUN Coalition to Host Provincial Election Forum on University Funding Tonight

ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland and Labrador — The Memorial University Newfoundland (MUN) Coalition of Unions is hosting a public townhall event this evening ahead of the provincial election next month, to bring questions about support for the province’s only public university to all three political parties. The event will feature a panel with speakers from each […]

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1 week ago First Atlantic Nickel Renames Atlantic Nickel Project to Pipestone XL to Reflect 100% Ownership of 30 km Pipestone Ophiolite Complex and Provides Updates on RPM Phase 2x Program

GRAND FALLS-WINDSOR, Newfoundland and Labrador, Sept. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Atlantic Nickel Corp. (TSXV: FAN) (OTCQB: FANCF) (FSE: P21) (“First Atlantic” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has renamed its flagship Atlantic Nickel Project to Pipestone XL, reflecting the Company’s 100% ownership of the entire 30-kilometer Pipestone Ophiolite Ultramafic Complex. […]

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1 week ago 'It's a mess for everybody': B.C. cannabis retailers on edge as strike hits warehouses

Unlike beer and wine, cannabis has a very short shelf life, so retailers can't stock up in advance

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2 w. ago Royal Mail Owner IDS Eyes First Bonds Since Kretinsky Buyout

International Distribution Services Ltd., which operates the UK’s Royal Mail postal service, is planning to raise two benchmark-sized euro bonds in its first debt sale since being bought by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky.

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2 w. ago Newfoundlanders Support RCMP Members, Want Equitable RCMP Funding to Inform Their Vote

ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland and Labrador, Sept. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The National Police Federation (NPF) today released fresh public opinion survey results highlighting strong and growing public support for RCMP Members in Newfoundland and Labrador. The results also show a call from residents for fair and equitable RCMP funding, as well as for any […]

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2 w. ago Talks stalled at SMU as academic workers prepare for possible strike

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia — After almost a year at the table, negotiations with part-time faculty at Saint Mary’s University (SMU) hit an impasse Thursday afternoon. Workers took a strike vote last week, with 87% of votes in favour of job action. “We made every effort to identify the issues that are most pressing to our […]

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2 w. ago Provincial election in Newfoundland and Labrador called for Oct. 14

ST. JOHN’S — Voters in Newfoundland and Labrador will be heading to the polls on Oct. 14. Liberal Leader John Hogan, who was sworn into office in May, is seeking his first electoral win as premier. His party has been in power for 10 years, and he said the Liberals still have important work to […]

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2 w. ago Provincial election? Bring it on, say Newfoundland critics of Quebec energy deal

ST. JOHN’S — An imminent provincial election in Newfoundland and Labrador is a key opportunity for the public to demand transparency about a new energy agreement with Hydro-Quebec — and possibly even halt it, say critics of the deal. Jack Harris, a former member of Parliament for the NDP, is among a number of former […]

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3 w. ago Canada Post union says it will end overtime ban, but stop delivering flyers

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says it plans to lift its overtime ban for workers with Canada Post as of Monday, and instead will implement a ban on some flyer deliveries.

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3 w. ago Alberta teachers plan provincewide strike starting Oct. 6 as talks hit stalemate

With contract talks at a stalemate, Jason Schilling from the Alberta Teachers’ Association says it’s time for Premier Danielle Smith’s government to step up.

Culture

last month Workers from across province gather to address privatization “crisis” in Newfoundland & Labrador

CORNER BROOK, NL — Public sector workers from across the province are gathering this weekend to exchange ideas and develop strategies to defend against privatization of public services in Newfoundland & Labrador. The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) is hosting a three-day conference at the Greenwood Inn & Suites in Corner Brook, where workers […]

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