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Canada should look at strengthening European trade ties in face of U.S. trade war, says trade expert
As both Canada and the European Union are being targeted by U.S. tariffs, trade expert Mark Camilleri says there is room to grow their trade relationship. Labrador Gem Seafoods’s Danny Dumaresque says he’s already seeing interest.
Liberal MHAs John Hogan and John Abbott square off to become next N.L. premier
The Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador announced Monday that MHAs John Hogan and John Abbott are the two candidates running in the leadership race to replace the outgoing premier, Andrew Furey.
FFAW to meet with federal fishery minister, DFO on Monday morning
After a protest that drew in hundreds of fish harvesters to St. John’s, FFAW representatives will meet federal fisheries minister and DFO representatives on Monday morning.
Paused lawsuit against Paradise company leaves homeowner in limbo
Thomas O’Brien says he's disappointed that his lawsuit against Paradise home-builder Karwood Contracting has been paused due to the company entering creditor protection.
N.L. government looking to sell idle Buchans energy plant
The Newfoundland and Labrador government is looking to sell the long-idle Buchans energy generation plant to Growler Energy. Minister Andrew Parsons says it’s a win-win for all involved, and CEO Robert Woolgar says the company could double the plant's power generating capabilities.
Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, RNC warn of trickier scams with evolution of AI
In a world of proliferating scams, an advocate is urging people to approach investment opportunities with a healthy dose of skepticism.
Bride left scrambling after historic Paradise restaurant shutters without warning
The sudden closure of the Woodstock Public House in Paradise is forcing couples who had booked the venue for their weddings to scramble for an alternative arrangement.
Problems with MCP still linger a decade after flagging them, says auditor general
Newfoundland and Labrador's auditor general says problems with the province's public medical care plan (MCP) linger on more than a decade after they were first highlighted by her office.
Swift Current resident frustrated by mess left behind after transport truck crash
More than a month after a transport truck went over an embankment near Swift Current, N.L., a resident of the community says she's frustrated the cleanup of the crash site has stalled.
Scientists are looking to boost N.L's limited growing season with 'simple technologies'
Scientist Julia Wheeler says accessible technology can be used to help crops grow in challenging conditions and increase food security.