Energy NL says a benefits agreement signed between the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and project partners Equinor and BP for the Bay du Nord offshore oil development marks an important step toward advancing the project. The industry association said the agreement sets expectations for work to take place in Newfoundland and Labrador and outlines opportunities for companies in the province’s supply and service sector. Energy NL CEO Charlene Johnson said the project is

Minister Chris Tibbs says a provincewide training program for municipal leaders is underway following the municipal general election held in October 2025. The minister of Municipal and Community Affairs said mandatory orientation sessions are being delivered by departmental officials to support cities and towns across Newfoundland and Labrador. The program is aimed at ensuring mayors, councillors and municipal staff have the knowledge and skills needed to serve their communit

The Newfoundland and Labrador government says it will maintain ownership and control of the Bull Arm fabrication site after cancelling a non-binding memorandum of understanding with North Atlantic. The province announced it has ended the agreement that had explored leasing the site to the company. Officials say the government will continue to manage the property and its marine and industrial facilities. The government said North Atlantic remains an important company in the pr

The new agreement to advance the Bay du Nord offshore oil project is expected to create thousands of jobs in Newfoundland and Labrador and generate billions of dollars in revenue for the province, the provincial government says. The province announced it has reached agreements with project partners Equinor and BP on life-of-field benefits, royalties and an equity option tied to the development. Officials say the deal clears a path forward for the project after it was paused i

The Newfoundland and Labrador government says it has reached agreements with industry partners to advance the Bay du Nord offshore oil project, a development expected to create thousands of jobs and generate billions of dollars in revenue. The province announced it has finalized deals with Equinor and BP covering life-of-field benefits, royalties and an equity option related to the project. Officials say the agreement clears a path forward for the project after it was paused

Lieutenant Governor Joan Marie Aylward delivered the Speech from the Throne at the House of Assembly today. Government plans to focus on permanently eliminating the sugar tax, which the previous government already cut. There will be a freeze on the gas tax, more money for seniors, and an increase in how much people can earn before they have to pay provincial taxes to address the cost of living. To address issues in the health care sector, there is a plan to eliminate rural em

The House of Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador will resume for its spring sitting on March 2. Lt.-Gov. Joan Marie J. Aylward will deliver the Speech from the Throne at 2 p.m., officially opening the first session of the 51st General Assembly. The ceremony is by invitation only. The event will be broadcast live on the legislature’s television channel and streamed on its website and social media platforms.

Lieutenant Governor Joan Marie J. Aylward/Facebook The Newfoundland and Labrador government has shifted responsibility for women and gender equality to Lela Evans, who has been sworn in as minister in addition to her existing cabinet roles. Evans already serves as minister of Health and Community Services, minister of Mental Health and Addictions, minister responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services, minister of Labrador Affairs, and minister of Indigenous Relat

The Supreme Court of the United States has struck down sweeping global tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, ruling the measures were not authorized under the law used to enact them. In a 6-3 decision released Friday, the court said the tariffs — applied broadly to goods from multiple countries — were improperly imposed under emergency economic powers that do not allow a president to unilaterally set tariffs. The ruling marks a major development in a long-running legal b

The Newfoundland and Labrador government says it is sharply reducing the amount of Crown land set aside for wind-hydrogen projects after several companies failed to advance development or pay required fees — a shift that critics say raises questions about the province’s earlier ambitions. Energy and Mines Minister Lloyd Parrott said Thursday the government has extended a Crown lands wind reserve for Exploits Valley Renewable Energy Corporation until Feb. 28, 2027. However, re

An investment totalling $6.8 million from the federal, provincial, and municipal governments has been announced for infrastructure improvements in the Town of Conception Bay South. To support further housing development in the Town of Conception Bay South, water and sewer services in the town are being expanded through this joint investment. The funding will facilitate the installation of new drinking water and new sewer lines, provide continued service to 55 housing units, a

Prime Minister Mark Carney is one seat closer to a majority government after Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux crossed the floor. The MP for Edmonton Riverbend was first elected in 2015. Back in November, Jeneroux announced his intention to resign as MP in the spring. The Liberals are now sitting at 169 seats. He is the third Conservative MP to defect to the Liberals after Chris d'Entremont and Michael Ma.

The provincial government has cancelled a previously issued request for proposals for a highway twinning project and will move forward using a traditional procurement approach, a decision it says will create more opportunities for local contractors. According to government officials, contracts for brush clearing work associated with the project were previously tendered, awarded and completed, and all required clearing has now been finished. The completed work will remain in p

Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) is expressing disappointment with what it calls the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s reckless decision to terminate the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the feasibility assessment of a proposed South Coast National Marine Conservation Area. The province would have received potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars in federal funding, which would have directly benefitted communities, including Burgeo, Ramea and Con

The Liberal Party of Canada has nominated Ontario MPP Doly Begum as its candidate for Scarborough Southwest in the next federal election. The party made the announcement Thursday, highlighting Begum’s more than seven years representing the Scarborough area at Queen’s Park, most recently as Ontario NDP deputy leader and shadow minister for public transit. “Doly Begum has a strong track record of public service and getting results for her community,” Liberal Party of Canada pre

The federal government is rolling out a sweeping new automotive strategy designed to reduce Canada’s reliance on the United States, accelerate electric vehicle production and protect tens of thousands of workers amid growing global trade uncertainty. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the measures, positioning Canada’s auto sector as a cornerstone of a broader industrial strategy aimed at building a more resilient and independent economy. More than 90 per cent of vehicles a

The provincial government has announced the closure of the Province’s Boston Office, an office established under the previous Liberal government. According to a statement, the closure will save the province approximately $1 million annually. Departments from within the province will pursue opportunities in established markets while looking to expand outreach in regions such as Asia and Europe. The hope is to continue to maintain relationships with partners in New England, wit

The provincial government has formally withdrawn from an agreement exploring the creation of a National Marine Conservation Area on Newfoundland’s south coast, a move that raises questions about the province’s commitment to long-term environmental protection. Environment, Conservation and Climate Change Minister Chris Tibbs announced the termination of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) tied to a federal feasibility assessment for the proposed marine conservation area, as

The federal Liberal Party has selected Danielle Martin, a family physician, to represent the party in the district of University—Rosedale in the upcoming federal by-election in Ontario. The seat has been held by Liberal MP Chrystia Freeland since its creation in 2015. She resigned from the position on January 9. The Conservatives and NDP have not announced a candidate at this time. Martin has spent more than two decades in her family medicine practice, advising governments on

Pierre Poilievre has survived a leadership review at the Conservative Convention in Calgary. Poilievre received 87.4 percent support in the vote. He has vowed to remain as party leader. In the last federal election, Poilievre lost his seat in Carleton. He then contested the riding of Battle River—Crowfoot in Alberta, where a by-election was triggered following the resignation of Conservative MP Damien Kurek. Poilievre won the by-election on August 18. He has been the leader o