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N.L. industries still grappling with how tariffs will affect them, ministers say
Newfoundland and Labrador Industry, Energy and Technology Minister Andrew Parsons says he believes the province's mining and oil sectors are insulated from the threat of tariffs, but it's too early to tell what kind of impacts they could have on local industry.
Trump's tariffs are fishing sector's biggest challenge since cod moratorium, minister says
Newfoundland and Labrador's fishing industry is preparing for life with heavy economic tariffs in place.
Frank Maher, beloved N.L. accordion player, dead at 90
Frank Maher, a beloved St. John's accordion player known for his knowledge, wit and energy, has died.
Trump tariffs will bring costs up, hurt N.L. consumers, says business prof
With U.S. President Donald Trump moving forward with tariffs on Canadian goods, a business leader in Newfoundland and Labrador says they add uncertainty to an already problematic time.
When this 11-year-old goalie had his gear stolen, Newfoundland's hockey community stepped up to help
Just days after a Deer Lake minor hockey player had his goalie gear stolen from the arena, members of Newfoundland's hockey community quickly came together to make sure he could get back between the posts.
Changes to marine protection area cover less of N.L.'s south coast fjords
Parks Canada has changed the boundary of a new national protected marine area around the fjords on Newfoundland's south coast by nearly 30 per cent. The change covers fewer fjords and opens up areas for potential aquaculture.
Grieg Seafood pausing construction on Marystown expansion project
Grieg Seafood Canada says it's putting a pause on completing a large-scale salmon farming facility in the Newfoundland and Labrador community of Marystown. That decision is largely driven by the inability to find a financing partner and the looming threat of economic tariffs from the United States, the company said.
3 possible contenders emerge to replace Premier Furey, just a day after he said he's resigning
Just a day after Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey announced his resignation, at least three high profile Liberal candidates say they're considering putting their names forward to be the next leader of the party.
Furey resignation a bombshell in N.L., political scientist says
A political scientist says Premier Andrew Furey's resignation serves as a bombshell in provincial politics that might be felt across the rest of Canada.
These tech sector leaders say I.T. should be included in push to buy local
Technology leaders in Newfoundland and Labrador say they want to see the province bring their 'buy local' approach to the tech sector.