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Newfoundland television station hit by ransomware attack, data breach

Newfoundland television station hit by ransomware attack, data breach

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The company behind a popular independent television station in Newfoundland and Labrador says it was hit by a cyberattack.
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Program to curb gender-based violence expanding to schools across Nova Scotia

Program to curb gender-based violence expanding to schools across Nova Scotia

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A unique program aimed at curbing gender-based violence by teaching teenagers about gender roles, inclusion and healthy relationships is set to expand to dozens of schools across Nova Scotia.
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Newfoundland man charged twice for drunk driving overnight in St. John's

Newfoundland man charged twice for drunk driving overnight in St. John's

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary says a 23-year-old man was arrested for drunk driving on two separate occasions overnight. At around 1:40 a.m. today, police responded to a report of an impaired driver in St.
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Remains of unknown Newfoundland soldier who fought in France coming home this weekend

Remains of unknown Newfoundland soldier who fought in France coming home this weekend

HALIFAX — The remains of an unknown Newfoundland soldier who died in France during the First World War are expected to arrive Saturday in St. John’s, N.L., where preparations are being made for a solemn reburial ceremony on July 1.
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Newfoundland grandmothers can wail on the accordion. A historian wants them on stage

Newfoundland grandmothers can wail on the accordion. A historian wants them on stage

ST. JOHN'S, N.L.
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Canadian immigration asks medical worker fleeing Gaza if he treated Hamas fighters

Canadian immigration asks medical worker fleeing Gaza if he treated Hamas fighters

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Lawyers are questioning Canada’s approach to screening visa applications for people in Gaza with extended family in Canada after one applicant, a medical worker, was asked whether he had treated members of Hamas.
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Forecast turns favourable in fight against wildfire threatening northern B.C. town

Forecast turns favourable in fight against wildfire threatening northern B.C. town

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A low-pressure system moving into northern British Columbia is expected to dampen wildfire activity that has forced several thousand people to leave their homes in and around Fort Nelson, the BC Wildfire Service says.
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Study says aquaculture likely driving wild salmon extinction in Newfoundland

Study says aquaculture likely driving wild salmon extinction in Newfoundland

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A new study shows an Atlantic salmon population in southern Newfoundland is disappearing, and it says nearby aquaculture operations are likely to blame.
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ExxonMobil readying to drill exploratory deepwater oil well off Newfoundland

ExxonMobil readying to drill exploratory deepwater oil well off Newfoundland

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — One of the world's largest oil companies is preparing to drill an exploratory deepwater oil well about 500 kilometres off the eastern coast of Newfoundland.
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Curbing domestic violence takes staff, and there aren't enough, says N.L. director

Curbing domestic violence takes staff, and there aren't enough, says N.L. director

ST. JOHN'S, N.L.
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