51 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 […]

Politics

3 d. ago The Capital Market Authority Calls for Public Consultation on Opening the Main Market to All Categories of Non

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Capital Market Authority (CMA) called upon relevant and interested persons participating in the capital market to share their feedback on opening the Main Market to all categories of non-resident foreign investors and enabling them to directly invest in it. The consultation period will last for […]

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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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9 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 Alberta to have the lowest minimum wage in Canada as of Oct. 1 as NDP calls for boost

Alberta will soon have the lowest minimum wage in Canada at $15. per hour after Saskatchewan increases its minimum wage to $15.35 per hour on October 1.

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2 w. ago 2025 Calgary election to be costlier, results to take longer under new law

Council and school board trustee election results likely won't be known until after election day, according to Elections Calgary, due to a provincial ban on vote count tabulators.

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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 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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3 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 School bus fire: Quebec pulls all 1,200 Lion electric buses off roads for inspection

MONTREAL — Schools across Quebec have been forced to cancel bus service after the government pulled all of the roughly 1,200 Lion electric buses in the province off the roads. The provincial government said it took the precautionary measure after a Lion electric school bus caught fire in Montreal earlier this week. Several children and […]

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3 w. ago Ontario Liberal election focus on health care missed mark: Campaign review

The party increased its seat total from nine to 14 and regained official party status

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3 w. ago Le président argentin Milei subit une défaite écrasante aux élections provinciales

Elles sont considérées comme un indicateur des résultats de son parti lors des élections législatives de mi-mandat.

Economics

last month London Hydro saw a 67 per cent increase in 2024 in those needing a provincial grant to help reduce electricity bills, and a whopping 84 per cent hike in those using a London Hydro assistance program.

London Hydro has seen a spike in demand from those needing help to heat their homes and keep the lights on, the utility says.

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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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