Newfoundland & Labrador News

Striking faculty reach tentative deal with Memorial University of N.L. administration

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Striking faculty have reached a tentative agreement with the administration at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Feb 10, 2023 3:59 PM Read more >

Gas and power utility Fortis reports $370M Q4 profit, up from $328M a year earlier

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Fortis Inc. reported a fourth-quarter profit of $370 million, up from $328 million a year earlier. The gas and power utility says the profit for the quarter amounted to 77 cents per diluted share for the quarter ended Dec.

Feb 10, 2023 8:09 AM Read more >

YouTuber 'Blamzooka' accused of N.B. sexual assault was substitute teacher in N.L.

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A 37-year-old man charged with sexual assault in connection with an incident last November at a New Brunswick school was a substitute teacher in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Feb 9, 2023 3:45 PM Read more >

Red Cross Fiona effort exceeds all other disasters, with $54.2 million raised

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — With more than 58,000 people requiring help, the Canadian Red Cross says its relief efforts after post-tropical storm Fiona last September were its largest ever in the country.

Feb 7, 2023 4:42 PM Read more >

As sexual assault rates rise, provinces face shortages of specially trained nurses

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — As rates of sexual assault climb across Canada, nursing experts say there is a shortage of specially trained forensic nurses to properly care for victims.

Feb 2, 2023 4:23 PM Read more >

Strikes at two Atlantic universities tied to chronic underfunding: unions

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Leaders of faculty unions say ongoing strikes at two Atlantic Canadian universities are a sign of growing frustration among instructors and staff, driven by persistent underfunding of public post-secondary education in the region.

Jan 30, 2023 3:44 PM Read more >

Strike action begins at Memorial University of Newfoundland after deadline passes

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — More than 800 faculty members at Newfoundland's Memorial University are on strike.

Jan 30, 2023 6:38 AM Read more >

Young qualifies for Brier with 8-6 win over Smith in Newfoundland and Labrador final

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Nathan Young defeated Greg Smith 8-6 on Sunday to win the Newfoundland and Labrador Tankard and qualify for the Tim Hortons Brier.

Jan 29, 2023 4:28 PM Read more >

Vinyl fans eager for first pick at 98-year-old Newfoundland radio station's sale

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Record collectors in Newfoundland will have a chance Saturday to paw through selections from the vast vinyl library belonging to 98-year-old radio station VOWR.

Jan 28, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >

Floodlights shining into homes of quiet Newfoundland neighbourhood suddenly shut off

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Residents of a historic fishing neighbourhood in St. John's are cautiously relieved after a pair of floodlights that had been shining into homes since last May suddenly shut off.

Jan 27, 2023 4:19 PM Read more >