Today, the long-awaited Independent Review Committee report respecting the Memorandum of Understanding for a New Long-Term Energy Purchase and Development Initiative Between Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro and Hydro-Québec was released. Premier Tony Wakeham and Minister Lloyd Parrott held a news conference to discuss the report. Government says the MOU in its current form is not in the best interest of the province. The committee also raised concerns about how the negotiation

A Grade 6 class from western Newfoundland and Labrador has been named the national winner of a Canada-wide agriculture and food education competition highlighting sustainability and innovation. Agriculture in the Classroom Canada announced that the Grade 6 class of Nicole Lovell at Templeton Academy captured the top national prize in the 2026 Mission Explorium program. The competition challenged students in Grades 6 to 8 from across the country to design a sustainable communi

A 33-year-old woman was arrested following an assault in downtown St. John's late Sunday night. According to police, members of Operational Patrol Services responded to reports of a woman assaulting a man at approximately 9:50 p.m. on May 18. When officers arrived on scene, the woman was arrested and charged with assault, assaulting a police officer and breach of probation. Police said the accused was taken to the St. John’s City Lockup and was scheduled to appear in court Mo

The provincial government is accepting applications for the 2026 Indigenous Violence Prevention Grants Program, an initiative aimed at supporting projects that help prevent violence against Indigenous women, children, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people in Newfoundland and Labrador. Eligible projects may include initiatives focused on increasing awareness, education and training, investing in leadership development, building community capacity, and enhancing opportunities for healing. App

Today, the long-awaited Independent Review Committee report respecting the Memorandum of Understanding for a New Long-Term Energy Purchase and Development Initiative Between Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro and Hydro-Québec will be released. At 12:30 p.m., Premier Tony Wakeham and Minister Lloyd Parrott will hold a news conference to discuss the report. The Memorandum of Understanding between Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec was meant to replace the controversial 1969 Uppe