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Shipwreck may not shed light on Newfoundland history, but its salvage still sought

Shipwreck may not shed light on Newfoundland history, but its salvage still sought

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A shipwreck that appeared off the southwestern tip of Newfoundland likely doesn’t hold many secrets about the province's seafaring history, but local residents are still working to save it.
There may be no fresh flowers to buy for Valentine's Day along Labrador's north coast

There may be no fresh flowers to buy for Valentine's Day along Labrador's north coast

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Those in northern Labrador looking for a Valentine's Day bouquet for their sweetheart may be out of luck this year after freight costs led one store owner to stop ordering fresh flowers.
N.L. dentist caught in 'teaching moment' when he let officer remove teeth from inmate

N.L. dentist caught in 'teaching moment' when he let officer remove teeth from inmate

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A dentist in Newfoundland was caught up in a “teaching moment” when he allowed a correctional officer to pull four teeth from a sedated inmate in his office, according to court documents.
Liberal wins Newfoundland district held by Progressive Conservatives for 20 years

Liberal wins Newfoundland district held by Progressive Conservatives for 20 years

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The Newfoundland and Labrador Liberals have won a byelection in a district west of St. John's that was long held by the Progressive Conservative party.
Residents fear Newfoundland shipwreck will be swept to sea before its story revealed

Residents fear Newfoundland shipwreck will be swept to sea before its story revealed

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Residents in southwestern Newfoundland are worried a shipwreck that has captured the province’s imagination will be washed out to sea before experts can uncover its story.
In Newfoundland and Labrador, Liberal politicians back away from Trudeau

In Newfoundland and Labrador, Liberal politicians back away from Trudeau

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — With a provincial byelection set for Tuesday in a long-held Progressive Conservative riding in Newfoundland, there's something conspicuously hard to find on the Liberal candidate's campaign signs: the name of his party.
A ghostly shipwreck has emerged in Newfoundland, and residents want to know its story

A ghostly shipwreck has emerged in Newfoundland, and residents want to know its story

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The massive, overturned hull of a seemingly ancient ship has appeared without warning along the southwestern tip of Newfoundland, dazzling nearby residents eager to know who may have been aboard and how it met its fate.
Federal housing advocate joins push to fix 'deplorable' conditions for Labrador Inuit

Federal housing advocate joins push to fix 'deplorable' conditions for Labrador Inuit

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The federal housing advocate was in St. John's, N.L., this week to join the leader of the Nunatsiavut Inuit in his long-standing fight for an end to the "deplorable" housing conditions in northern Labrador.
N.L. halts first ride-share permit within days, cites 'new information' about owner

N.L. halts first ride-share permit within days, cites 'new information' about owner

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Just days after celebrating the issuing of the province's first ride-sharing licence, the Newfoundland and Labrador government has suspended it, citing possible "new information" about the successful company.
Labrador youth services inquiry: Innu health pioneer describes pain caused by system

Labrador youth services inquiry: Innu health pioneer describes pain caused by system

SHESHATSHIU, N.L. — An inquiry into the treatment of Innu youth in Labrador's child protection system heard Monday from an Innu woman who said her parents lost control of their lives when they moved to Sheshatshiu in 1960.
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