Newfoundland & Labrador News

Canadian Elite Basketball League folds its franchise in Newfoundland

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The Canadian Elite Basketball League is suspending operations of its franchise in St. John's, N.L. after just one season, the league announced on Friday.

Nov 11, 2022 8:17 AM Read more >

600-year-old gold coin discovered in Newfoundland could be oldest found in Canada

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A history enthusiast in Newfoundland has discovered what may be the oldest known English coin ever found in Canada.

Nov 9, 2022 12:30 PM Read more >

Publication ban denied for former Newfoundland police officer facing rape allegation

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A former Newfoundland police officer alleged to have sexually assaulted a colleague in 2014 will not be protected by a publication ban, according to a decision released Monday from a provincial Supreme Court judge.

Nov 7, 2022 1:41 PM Read more >

Newfoundland and Labrador to open recruitment desk in India to attract nurses

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The government of Newfoundland and Labrador's plan to establish an office in India aimed at attracting internationally trained nurses to the province raises questions about equity and immigrant retention, an economist said Friday.

Nov 4, 2022 1:16 PM Read more >

Statue in Newfoundland to pay tribute to one of the last of the Beothuk people

BOTWOOD, N.L. — Plans are in the works to install a bronze statue in central Newfoundland to commemorate the death 200 years ago of Demasduit, an Indigenous woman who was among the last surviving members of the Beothuk people.

Nov 4, 2022 12:25 PM Read more >

Newfoundland officer fighting sexual assault conviction seeking stay of proceedings

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A Newfoundland police officer convicted of sexual assault is seeking an end to all legal proceedings against him.

Nov 3, 2022 2:04 PM Read more >

Couple arrested on ferry leaving N.L. had 'large quantity' of stolen perfume: RCMP

GANDER, N.L. — Police say a man and woman arrested last week as the couple was about to leave Newfoundland aboard a ferry had a 'large quantity' of perfume that was allegedly stolen from pharmacies in the province.

Nov 1, 2022 9:01 AM Read more >

Power utility Fortis reports Q3 profit and revenue up from year ago

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Fortis Inc. reported its third-quarter profit rose compared with a year ago as its revenue also grew.

Oct 28, 2022 5:19 AM Read more >

Trial begins for Royal Newfoundland Constabulary member charged with choking, assault

CORNER BROOK, N.L. — A two-day trial begins today in provincial court for a Royal Newfoundland Constabulary officer facing charges including choking and assault with a weapon. The province's police watchdog agency said in March that Const.

Oct 27, 2022 10:52 AM Read more >

Hunters may soon be able to donate meat to Newfoundland and Labrador food banks

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A proposed legislative change in Newfoundland and Labrador would give residents using food banks a homegrown source of protein.

Oct 26, 2022 1:27 PM Read more >