The judicial recount for the electoral district of Topsail-Paradise concluded today at the Supreme Court in St. John’s. In the recount, Progressive Conservative Party candidate Paul Dinn won with 3029 votes, Liberal Dan Bobbett received 2923 votes, and NDP candidate Tyler Bourne received 354 votes.

Backlash has been fierce about the announcement earlier this week on the government's plan to return to 24-hour snow-clearing. The Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador accused the government of announcing 24-hour snow clearing on the same 14 routes that already had 24 coverage. They also said that it costs more than their platform said it would. The cost in the Blue Book was based on a 2016 assessment. Online reaction to the announcement was also swift. Newfound News s

Canadians will not be heading to the polls in a Christmas election. The federal budget narrowly passed in the House of Commons on Monday by 170 to 168. To pass the budget, a confidence motion, two NDP MPs and two Conservative MPs abstained from voting. In exchange for a commitment from Prime Minister Mark Carney that Canada will meet the Paris climate targets, Green Party Leader Elizabeth May voted in favour.

Last week, the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador granted a judicial recount for the electoral district of Topsail-Paradise, arising from the October 14, 2025, Provincial General Election. The recount will begin at 10:30 a.m. today at the Supreme Court in St. John’s. The judge will certify the results to the Returning Officer of the electoral district of Topsail-Paradise, who shall then declare the candidate with the greatest number of votes to be elected. Results wi

Premier Tony Wakeham will host New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers today for the 46th annual conference in St. John’s. Wakeham will be joined by co-chair Vermont Governor Phil Scott, along with Premiers from New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia. There will also be officials from Quebec, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers promote regional cooperation by building networks, undertaking action, engag

On Friday, the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador granted a judicial recount for the electoral district of Topsail-Paradise, arising from the October 14 Provincial General Election. The recount will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 18, at the Supreme Court in St. John’s. The judge will certify the results to the Returning Officer of the electoral district of Topsail-Paradise, who will then declare the candidate with the greatest number of votes to be elec

On Monday, Premier Tony Wakeham will host New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers at the 46th annual conference. Wakeham will be joined by co-chair Vermont Governor Phil Scott, along with New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt, Prince Edward Island Premier Rob Lantz, Nova Scotia Minister of Growth and Development Colton LeBlanc, Quebec Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy Christine Fréchette, Massachusetts Commissioner of the Department of Energy Resources Elizabe

Former Premier Dwight Ball has received a federal appointment. On Wednesday, Minister of Finance and National Revenue François-Philippe Champagne announced the appointment of Dwight Ball as Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Canada Development Investment Corporation. The appointment is for a four-year term. The Canada Development Investment Corporation was established in 1982 under the Canada Business Corporations Act. It provides the Government of Canada with speci

Premier Tony Wakeham is not happy with the Federal Budget. In a statement, Wakeham said the federal budget raises far more questions than answers when it comes to whether or not it will benefit Newfoundlanders and Labradorians. He stated that there were no projects from this province named in the federal government’s list of nation-building projects, claiming that "a brief mention of Churchill Falls and Gull Island is not the same as a commitment to invest in our province." T

The House of Assembly will reopen today to swear in new members. Those who are eligible to take their oaths will do so at 9:30 a.m. in the House of Assembly Chamber. Nominations closed last week for the Speaker, and nominations were received from one member, the MHA for Mount Pearl - Southlands, Paul Lane.

On Thursday, Premier Tony Wakeham announced a number of senior appointments. The new appoints are effective immediately. The appointees are: Jamie Chippett is appointed as Deputy Minister of the Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands, and as Deputy Minister of the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, on an acting basis. John Cowan is appointed as Deputy Minister of the Department of Government Services. David Drover is confirmed as Deputy Minister of the Department

On Monday morning, new MHAs will be sworn in at a ceremony at 9:30 a.m. in the House of Assembly Chamber. In the Afternoon, members convene for the election of the Speaker. Proceedings will be broadcast live via the House of Assembly television channel and streamed via the House of Assembly website and social media channels on Facebook and YouTube.

Lieutenant Governor Joan Marie J. Aylward/Facebook Premier Tony Wakeham and his cabinet were sworn in this morning at Government House in St. John's. There are several Ministers serving in multiple roles, and some bigger portfolios have been combined, including Finance and Health. There are 14 ministers. The latest Cabinet members are the following: Premier, President of Executive Council, and Minister for Intergovernmental Affairs – Tony Wakeham Deputy Premier, Minister of T

Premier-designate Tony Wakeham will be sworn in as the 16th Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador at 11:00 a.m. tomorrow. Wakeham and the cabinet will be sworn in at Government House in St. John’s. Wakeham will deliver remarks and be available for questions after the swearing-in.

Newfoundland and Labrador has a new government. Premier-elect Tony Wakeham will now have the task of forming a cabinet and to begin the process of governing. The night started with both the Progressive Conservatives and the Liberals neck in neck, with the Liberals taking an early lead. Midway through the evening, the Progressive Conservatives took the lead and maintained the lead. Of the 40 seats, 21 were needed to form a majority government. Here are the results .

Newfound News is projecting a Progressive Conservative Government. With ballot counting underway and most seats declared, we anticipate that the next government of Newfoundland and Labrador will be Progressive Conservative. Of the 40 seats, 21 are needed to form a majority government. Here are the results .

The polls have closed across the province in the 2025 provincial general election. Those in line at polling stations will still be able to vote, even after 8:00 p.m. You can follow the latest results here .

Today is election day across Newfoundland and Labrador. Polls will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., half an hour earlier in most of Labrador. You can use the “ Where to Vote ” tool on the Elections NL website. Voter Information Cards are available for download and feature the polling day voting location and poll number. All 40 seats are up for grabs in the House of Assembly. Newfound News will have live updates on our website this evening.

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The Advance Polls were open on Tuesday across the province for the 2025 Newfoundland and General Election. In total, 25,758 votes were...