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Young qualifies for Brier with 8-6 win over Smith in Newfoundland and Labrador final

Young qualifies for Brier with 8-6 win over Smith in Newfoundland and Labrador final

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Nathan Young defeated Greg Smith 8-6 on Sunday to win the Newfoundland and Labrador Tankard and qualify for the Tim Hortons Brier.
Vinyl fans eager for first pick at 98-year-old Newfoundland radio station's sale

Vinyl fans eager for first pick at 98-year-old Newfoundland radio station's sale

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Record collectors in Newfoundland will have a chance Saturday to paw through selections from the vast vinyl library belonging to 98-year-old radio station VOWR.
Floodlights shining into homes of quiet Newfoundland neighbourhood suddenly shut off

Floodlights shining into homes of quiet Newfoundland neighbourhood suddenly shut off

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Residents of a historic fishing neighbourhood in St. John's are cautiously relieved after a pair of floodlights that had been shining into homes since last May suddenly shut off.
Doctor shortage driving people away from Newfoundland town known for growth

Doctor shortage driving people away from Newfoundland town known for growth

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A doctor shortage is threatening to undo years of work turning the Newfoundland town of Bonavista into an internationally lauded example of rural growth and development, the community’s mayor says.
N.L. police accuse woman of stealing identities to work as nurse in care homes

N.L. police accuse woman of stealing identities to work as nurse in care homes

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A woman is accused of stealing people's identities to work in long-term care homes in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary says 43-year-old Lisa Driscoll fraudulently obtained nursing positions in St.
Bill passed after emergency debate halts ambulance strike in Newfoundland

Bill passed after emergency debate halts ambulance strike in Newfoundland

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Nearly 12 hours after an emergency sitting began in Newfoundland and Labrador's legislature, the government passed a bill that sent striking first responders back to work.
Ambulance strike a 'paramount concern' for mayor as Newfoundland digs out of storm

Ambulance strike a 'paramount concern' for mayor as Newfoundland digs out of storm

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — People in parts of Eastern Newfoundland got a good workout Sunday morning shoveling out from knee-deep snow.
Newfoundland and Labrador to hold emergency debate about ongoing ambulance strike

Newfoundland and Labrador to hold emergency debate about ongoing ambulance strike

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The premier of Newfoundland and Labrador called Saturday for an emergency debate about an ongoing ambulance strike which some mayors say is already affecting patients.
Man in eastern Newfoundland arrested for pulling down disputed floodlights: police

Man in eastern Newfoundland arrested for pulling down disputed floodlights: police

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A man in Newfoundland has been arrested for damaging floodlights at the centre of a dispute in a historic fishing village on the St. John's waterfront.
Workers for seven private ambulances services across Newfoundland walk off job

Workers for seven private ambulances services across Newfoundland walk off job

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Workers with seven private ambulance services owned by a single employer across the island of Newfoundland have walked off the job.
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