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How big bucks from big tobacco prevented N.L.'s deficit from doubling
The Newfoundland and Labrador government included in this year's pre-election budget decades worth of revenues from the pending settlement of a lawsuit against tobacco companies, helping stem a flow of red ink that could have doubled the current projected deficit.
460 years after it sank, this ship is almost ready to sail again, thanks in part to Canadian know-how
The San Juan sank in Labrador 459 years ago, but it's coming back to life in a Spanish shipyard, with some help from Canadian expertise.
Ghost gear cleanup groups anxiously await federal funding
Zora McGinnis of Coastal Action says she’s stuck sitting on her hands when she should be booking boats and organizing cleanups of deadly ghost gear hidden beneath the surface of the murky Atlantic Ocean.
Let the spirits move you: A nightlife afterlife is planned for this historic stone church
From breweries to community spaces, finding different uses for churches is becoming more common across Canada.
Double dose: N.L. Health Services opening fall vaccinations for flu and COVID-19
Starting Tuesday, Newfoundland and Labrador's health authority is taking appointments for COVID-19 and flu vaccinations.
PCs back off criticism of premier as Furey reveals time spent and money earned as surgeon
The premier of Newfoundland and Labrador says he spent 15 days in 2022 and early 2023 working as a surgeon.
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a full holiday in some provinces — but not in N.L.
While the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a full holiday in many provinces, in Newfoundland and Labrador only government workers get the day off.
Taking a 2nd shot as PC leader: Tony Wakeham on political lessons from basketball
Tony Wakeham, one of the three candidates competing to lead Newfoundland and Labrador's Progressive Conservatives into the next election, draws upon his experiences as a national-calibre basketball player for success on the political court.
Lloyd Parrott lost a leg but gained a new perspective in his race to be PC leader
While serving Canada as a soldier, Lloyd Parrott suffered a massive injury in 2007. He says he learned plenty from the experience, including how to listen to people. He says those skills will serve him well as premier.
From the back rooms to front and centre, Eugene Manning hopes to enter elected politics as PC leader
Project manager, businessman, and working behind the scenes in political campaigns: Eugene Manning has a long history with the PC party he is aiming to lead.