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• Post #4500565

  Only 2 Eastern Canada premiers attend annual conference with New England governors Only two premiers and one out of six state governors attended the conference. One observer says the absences are a sign of the times as a cross-border trade war continues to escalate. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/only-2-eastern-canada-premiers-attend-annual-conference-with-new-england-governors-9.7302803?cmp=rss

• Post #4493903

  Some relief from blood shortage but need for donors continues, says Canadian Blood Services A local representative of Blood Services Canada says there has been an outpouring of support in the wake of a nationwide plea for donations, but the need for new blood continues. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/blood-shortage-newfoundland-labrador-9.7301947?cmp=rss

• Post #4493891

  Proud parents happy to see Jaida Lee flourish in pro baseball A couple weeks into the pro leagues and Jaida Lee’s parents, Amanda and Dave Lee, say she’s already exhausted – from all the autographs she is signing. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/jaida-lee-adjust-to-the-pros-9.7302123?cmp=rss

• Post #4483411

  N.L. wildfires impeding day-to-day geoscience work, but less than in 2025 Increasingly severe wildfire seasons are a public safety concern in Newfoundland and Labrador, while also having implications for regular activities in rural and remote areas, including geoscience work essential for the mining sector. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/n-l-wildfires-impeding-day-to-day-geoscience-work-but-less-than-in-2025-9.7297261?cmp=rss

• Post #4483398

  ‘We were actually sad to leave,’ says travelling duo after spending month in Labrador For some, the ideal life means putting down roots, but one Ontario couple who took to exploring the country by wheels recently felt the lure of the Big Land — and documented it for thousands of people online. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/travel-duo-labrador-9.7300112?cmp=rss

• Post #4468616

  2026 N.L. Summer Games kick off with joyous opening ceremony A hot summer sun in Corner Brook paled in comparison to the energy inside the Civic Centre on Saturday, as athletes from across Newfoundland and Labrador came together to mark the beginning of the 50th Newfoundland and Labrador Summer Games. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/nl-games-2026-opening-ceremony-9.7300899?cmp=rss

• Post #4465238

  N.L. has a hard bread shortage — but why do we eat it in the first place? Grocery stores across Newfoundland and Labrador have been struggling to keep hard bread in stock since a fire at the Purity factory in March put a crimp in the company’s baking operations. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/nl-hard-bread-history-shortage-9.7299276?cmp=rss

• Post #4465233

  Cigarette packages are getting updated labels to deter smoking, but advocates say vaping needs action, too Canadian smokers have seen graphic warning labels on cigarette packaging for decades, but as of this month they will have new images that experts hope will deter smoking. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/new-smoking-graphics-nl-impact-9.7294942?cmp=rss

• Post #4443164

  After a rocky year, the N.L. Folk Festival gets underway in St. John's At just 17 years old, Alex Taylor will take to the mainstage at this year's Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival in Bannerman Park on Saturday. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/after-a-rocky-year-the-n-l-folk-festival-gets-underway-in-st-john-s-9.7300318?cmp=rss

• Post #4443132

  9 months ago, the St. Mary’s seafood plant burned to the ground. The town is worried the company is moving on During a stormy fall night last year, the St. Mary’s seafood processing plant caught fire and burned to the ground and the mayor says residents are now worried it won’t be revived. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/9-months-ago-the-st-marys-seafood-plant-burned-to-the-ground-the-town-is-worried-the-company-is-moving-on-9.7299473?cmp=rss

• Post #4435133

  Athletes ready to rock as Corner Brook finishes preparing to host N.L. Summer Games Final preparations are underway for 1,600 young athletes to descend on Corner Brook for the 50th edition of the Newfoundland and Labrador Summer Games. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/nl-summer-games-final-prep-9.7297223?cmp=rss

• Post #4423836

  New charges laid against man accused of setting fires in St. John's Police have laid more charges against a 30-year-old man accused of intentionally setting fires around the St. John's area in July. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/rnc-more-arson-changes-9.7298412?cmp=rss

• Post #4423347

  Was your CRA profile hacked? A $8.7M lawsuit settlement claim is now open The claims process is now open for those seeking their share of a $8.7-million settlement in a class-action lawsuit involving tens of thousands of Canadians. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/cra-hacked-lawsuit-compensation-9.7298086?cmp=rss

• Post #4422082

  SpiceX in St. John's will no longer have booze on its shelves, citing concerns over staff safety After a recent theft at his store, and with increasing concerns about staff facing down thieves grabbing alcohol from shelves, the owner of SpiceX Blackmarsh Superette in St. John's says it will no longer carry alcohol. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/spicex-alcohol-thefts-9.7298081?cmp=rss

• Post #4418362

  Poilievre holding news conference in St. John's Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, who is in Newfoundland, is expected to take questions from the media Thursday. https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7298048?cmp=rss

• Post #4418100

  ‘For Mike’: 2026 Regatta women’s champions say win was for their late coach Katie Wadden says what got her rowing crew through the 2026 championship race at the Regatta was the thought of their head coach Mike Power. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/regatta-womens-champion-win-9.7297961?cmp=rss

• Post #4411664

  As N.L. eyes e-bike, e-scooter regulations, this vendor says safety is top of mind As collisions in Newfoundland and Labrador involving e-bikes and e-scooters are on the rise, the provincial government is considering ways to regulate them. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/ebike-scooter-regulations-9.7291905?cmp=rss

• Post #4395788

  Politicians of all stripes descend on Royal St. John's Regatta Political appearances are as much a part of the Royal St. John's Regatta lakeside traditions as the Crown and Anchor, and this year has proven to be no exception. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/politicians-of-all-stripes-descend-on-royal-st-john-s-regatta-9.7297481?cmp=rss