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Newfoundland wind-to-hydrogen company eyes data centre as international market lags

Newfoundland wind-to-hydrogen company eyes data centre as international market lags

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A company hoping to build a multi-billion-dollar wind-to-hydrogen project in western Newfoundland is eyeing other options as Canada's plans to supply Europe with green energy have not yet materialized.
English soccer game did not deliver such a big bounce for N.L. after all: province

English soccer game did not deliver such a big bounce for N.L. after all: province

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador's return on investment for sponsoring a professional English soccer team was not quite as rosy as previously claimed.
Remembrance Day in Atlantic Canada begins at Newfoundland's Unknown Soldier tomb

Remembrance Day in Atlantic Canada begins at Newfoundland's Unknown Soldier tomb

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Hundreds lined the streets at the National War Memorial in downtown St. John's on Monday, bowing their heads as a cannon blast signalled the start of two minutes of silence to honour the country's departed veterans.
Newfoundland man fatally electrocuted by downed power line, two women injured

Newfoundland man fatally electrocuted by downed power line, two women injured

TORBAY, N.L. — Police in Newfoundland say a man was fatally electrocuted Saturday by a downed power wire about 10 kilometres north of St. John's, N.L.
A new generation is bringing people back to abandoned Newfoundland towns

A new generation is bringing people back to abandoned Newfoundland towns

HICKMAN'S HARBOUR, N.L. — Brian Avery was three years old when he and his parents packed their belongings into a boat and pulled away from Deer Harbour, N.L., leaving behind their home, their way of life and centuries of family history.
Newfoundland beach blobs are plastic pollution, but source remains unknown: scientist

Newfoundland beach blobs are plastic pollution, but source remains unknown: scientist

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A scientist has determined that the strange white blobs puzzling Newfoundland beachcombers are made of a plastic commonly found in adhesives, but the origin of the mysterious goo is still unknown.
Electric and gas utility Fortis reports $420M Q3 profit, up from $394M a year ago

Electric and gas utility Fortis reports $420M Q3 profit, up from $394M a year ago

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Fortis Inc. reported a third-quarter profit of $420 million, up from $394 million in the same quarter last year. The electric and gas utility says the profit amounted to 85 cents per share for the quarter ended Sept.
Why so many elections in 2024? Chalk it up to the 'beauty of math,' says professor

Why so many elections in 2024? Chalk it up to the 'beauty of math,' says professor

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Tuesday’s vote in the United States may be dominating social media feeds, but it is just one of more than 70 national elections that will have taken place this year by the end of December.
Newfoundland and Labrador cautioned about growing debt as province touts success

Newfoundland and Labrador cautioned about growing debt as province touts success

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador's auditor general cautioned the Liberal government Wednesday about the province's financial position as the finance minister announced the 2024-25 fiscal year would end with a higher-than-expected deficit.
Police charge off-duty Newfoundland RCMP officer with impaired driving

Police charge off-duty Newfoundland RCMP officer with impaired driving

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Police in Newfoundland and Labrador have charged an off-duty RCMP officer for allegedly driving while impaired, following a crash on Sunday.
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