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N.L. father hopes human rights victory for his deaf son will help families everywhere

N.L. father hopes human rights victory for his deaf son will help families everywhere

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The family of a young deaf boy in Newfoundland is hoping their successful human rights case against the province's English school board will spark change for deaf students across the country.
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As window for final testing narrows, N.L.'s Muskrat Falls encounters new problems

As window for final testing narrows, N.L.'s Muskrat Falls encounters new problems

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador's long-suffering Muskrat Falls hydroelectricity project has encountered new problems ahead of a final round of testing that must take place during the colder months of the year.
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In a year of ER closures, N.L. sees 24 per cent jump in emergency department deaths

In a year of ER closures, N.L. sees 24 per cent jump in emergency department deaths

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — First responders in rural Newfoundland say they're not surprised by data showing deaths in the province's emergency departments jumped by 24 per cent in 2022 from the previous year. Jamie Budden, the fire chief in Whitbourne, N.L.
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Newfoundland RCMP officer charged with possession of cocaine for trafficking

Newfoundland RCMP officer charged with possession of cocaine for trafficking

CORNER BROOK, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador's police watchdog has charged an RCMP officer with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking. The province's Serious Incident Response Team says it began investigating Const.
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In Newfoundland, a tin of sardines in the premier's office has something to say

In Newfoundland, a tin of sardines in the premier's office has something to say

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — While a large tin of sardines may be an unusual choice of art in a premier's office, Newfoundland artist Grant Boland says his painting's message is a perfect fit for a place of provincial power.
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Bad deal or injustice? Quebec, N.L. premiers see Churchill Falls differently

Bad deal or injustice? Quebec, N.L. premiers see Churchill Falls differently

ST. JOHN'S, N.L.
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Mechanics and truck driver facing charges after fatal crash in eastern Newfoundland

Mechanics and truck driver facing charges after fatal crash in eastern Newfoundland

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Two mechanics and a truck driver are facing charges in connection with a fatal crash in Newfoundland involving a tractor-trailer that investigators say was improperly inspected and had mechanical issues.
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Ahead of energy talks, Quebec premier says open to paying N.L. more for electricity

Ahead of energy talks, Quebec premier says open to paying N.L. more for electricity

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Quebec Premier François Legault says he is ready to make "adjustments" to the Churchill Falls energy agreement between his province and Newfoundland and Labrador ahead of the official end to the contract in 2041.
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Judge rules dismissal of unvaxxed Newfoundland town councillor unfair, gives job back

Judge rules dismissal of unvaxxed Newfoundland town councillor unfair, gives job back

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — An unvaccinated town councillor in rural Newfoundland has his job back after a provincial Supreme Court judge ruled he was unjustly removed for not attending council meetings.
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Wildly swinging oil prices will continue, and provinces like N.L. can gain: professor

Wildly swinging oil prices will continue, and provinces like N.L. can gain: professor

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — As the COVID-19 pandemic sent oil prices plummeting to historic lows, emails obtained by The Canadian Press show Newfoundland and Labrador was quietly bracing for two of its offshore oilfields to be abandoned by their owners.
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