The provincial government is calling on the federal government to expand seven-day access to the recreational food fishery on Newfoundland and Labrador’s South and West coasts. Speaking in the House of Assembly, Fisheries Minister Loyola O’Driscoll said the food fishery remains an important part of Newfoundland and Labrador’s culture, food security and community life. O’Driscoll welcomed recent changes announced by the federal government that expanded access and flexibility i

A 44-year-old man is facing multiple traffic-related charges after Burgeo RCMP responded to reports of a suspended driver operating an uninsured vehicle. Police say the incident occurred on May 25 at approximately 5:00 p.m., after officers received reports from concerned members of the public about a driver believed to be operating a vehicle while suspended and uninsured. RCMP located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. During the investigation, officers confirmed the d

A new facility aimed at improving health care in rural Newfoundland and Labrador officially opened on Wednesday in Grand Falls-Windsor. NL Health Services, alongside several community partners, celebrated the grand opening of the Rural Innovation Hub, a new centre designed to support the development, testing and implementation of innovative approaches to rural health care. Located inside the Excite Building in Grand Falls-Windsor, the hub will provide a collaborative space fo

The provincial government is highlighting new economic and technology opportunities stemming from a long-standing Industrial Benefits Agreement with Bombardier. During a statement in the House of Assembly, Minister of Jobs, Growth and Rural Development Lin Paddock said the agreement, originally established in 2009 following the province’s acquisition of water bombers from Bombardier, included a commitment of $47 million in industrial benefits for Newfoundland and Labrador. Th

GlobalEye Saab The Government of Canada is entering discussions with Swedish defence company Saab as the preferred supplier for a new Airborne Early Warning and Control capability for the Royal Canadian Air Force. The announcement was made Wednesday by Stephen Fuhr, Secretary of State for Defence Procurement. Led by the Defence Investment Agency, the project is aimed at providing the Royal Canadian Air Force with advanced airborne command, surveillance and control capabilitie