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Officials must understand why Inuit overrepresented in jails, Labrador leader says

Officials must understand why Inuit overrepresented in jails, Labrador leader says

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — As the federal government announced funding Thursday to tackle the overrepresentation of Inuit people in jail, the head of Labrador's Inuit government urged policymakers to visit his region and understand the issues for themselves.
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Overwhelmed food charities say solution to hunger is higher incomes, not more funding

Overwhelmed food charities say solution to hunger is higher incomes, not more funding

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A Newfoundland and Labrador non-profit says dwindling funding and overwhelming demand is forcing the closure of its food helpline, but it's not looking for more money to keep it going. Instead, Josh Smee, Food First N.L.
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Irving Oil refinery to use renewable natural gas made from food waste under new deal

Irving Oil refinery to use renewable natural gas made from food waste under new deal

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Irving Oil says it has teamed up with a renewable energy producer to supply its Saint John, N.B., refinery with carbon-negative renewable natural gas. The New Brunswick company says Anaergia Inc.
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Floodlights beaming into homes disrupt historic Newfoundland neighbourhood

Floodlights beaming into homes disrupt historic Newfoundland neighbourhood

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Residents of a historic Newfoundland fishing village say the City of St. John’s has abandoned them in their fight against a neighbour's powerful floodlights, which they say shine all night into the bedrooms of local homes.
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Royal Newfoundland Constabulary officer convicted of assault suspended without pay

Royal Newfoundland Constabulary officer convicted of assault suspended without pay

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A Royal Newfoundland Constabulary officer who was convicted this week of assault has been suspended without pay by the police force. Chief Patrick Roche said in a news release today that Const.
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Company operating Hibernia offshore oil platform challenging oil spill charges

Company operating Hibernia offshore oil platform challenging oil spill charges

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The company that operates the Hibernia offshore oil platform has pleaded not guilty to three charges related to a 2019 oil spill off the east coast of Newfoundland.
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Court rejects lawsuits filed by former cabinet ministers in Newfoundland and Labrador

Court rejects lawsuits filed by former cabinet ministers in Newfoundland and Labrador

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A court in Newfoundland and Labrador has rejected separate lawsuits filed by two former cabinet ministers who were kicked out of the Liberal caucus four years ago.
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Parts of Newfoundland and Labrador to see 'significant' rain going into new year

Parts of Newfoundland and Labrador to see 'significant' rain going into new year

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for parts of Newfoundland and Labrador that will remain in effect until Monday. It says several parts including the St.
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Matching Fiona relief donations from Ottawa not yet delivered to Red Cross

Matching Fiona relief donations from Ottawa not yet delivered to Red Cross

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Funds promised by Ottawa to help the Canadian Red Cross with relief efforts following post-tropical storm Fiona have not yet been received.
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Public housing availability improves slightly on Labrador coast, but problems remain

Public housing availability improves slightly on Labrador coast, but problems remain

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The availability of public housing improved slightly along Labrador's north coast this year, but observers say shortages and persistent systemic problems remain.
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