The Central Impact Under-18 AAA hockey franchise has folded ahead of the season after losing three to five players to out-of-province opportunities, according to league vice president Darren Halloran. The sudden closure leaves the provincial league with just four active teams remaining in the circuit. Grand Falls-Windsor Franchise Shuts Down After Player Exoduses For years, … Read more
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and French President Emmanuel Macron are scheduled to meet on September 20, 2026, on the French islands of Saint Pierre et Miquelon, located approximately 25 kilometres off the coast of Newfoundland, according to government releases and reporting by the Globe and Mail. The visit marks the first time a Canadian … Read more
Twenty-one high schools will see increased skilled trades courses this school year, spanning programs such as Design and Fabrication, Skilled Trades, Residential Construction Technology, and Power and Energy. Additionally, the province reports that skilled trades courses have expanded to six additional rural schools through the Centre for Learning and Development Innovation, alongside the complete elimination … Read more
Memorial University has eliminated 107 positions as part of cost-cutting measures outlined in its most recent budget to address an operating deficit of well over $20 million. According to official reports, the workforce reductions will generate approximately $12.7 million in annual cost reductions for the institution. The cuts span across leadership roles, management positions, unionized … Read more
Canadian actor Jonathan Torrens debuted his Canadian whisky, Keepers, at the Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation (NLC) in Howley Estates, according to VOCM News reporting by Zach Power. Torrens, widely recognized for his portrayal of J-Roc in Trailer Park Boys as well as hosting roles on Street Cents and Jonovision, brought the locally bottled spirit … Read more
According to Health Critic Lisa Dempster, provincial healthcare delivery requires government intervention to hold NL Health Services accountable amid nursing shortages. Dempster pointed to multiple clinics running short-staffed simultaneously in her district, describing the current trajectory of the province’s medical system as a continual downward spiral under the leadership of Health and Community Services and … Read more
Ten children died and many more were injured in Canada last year in crashes involving e-bikes and e-scooters, according to safety figures that are driving new regulatory efforts. Government Services Minister Mike Goosney announced that the provincial government is actively seeking public feedback to draft legislative amendments to the Highway Traffic Act, aiming to control … Read more
New Churchill Falls Agreement Reached Between Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec A new interprovincial agreement on Churchill Falls has been reached between Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec, according to a report by La Presse. The Quebec media outlet broke the news, indicating that the production capacity of the new hydroelectric facilities in Labrador will exceed … Read more