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Coast guard suspends search for missing Newfoundland fisherman, police to take over

Coast guard suspends search for missing Newfoundland fisherman, police to take over

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The Canadian Coast Guard announced Thursday it had ended its search for a Newfoundland man who went missing after a cod fishing boat sank Tuesday off the island's northeast coast.
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'Extreme' rodent problem at Newfoundland jail poses health risks, says ex-inspector

'Extreme' rodent problem at Newfoundland jail poses health risks, says ex-inspector

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A retired Ontario health inspector says reports from inmates and judges about rodents at Newfoundland's largest jail suggest an "extreme" and long-standing infestation.
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Grief grips small Newfoundland town after boat sinking leaves two dead, one missing

Grief grips small Newfoundland town after boat sinking leaves two dead, one missing

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — People in a Newfoundland town are grieving the deaths of two fishermen while anxiously awaiting news about a third missing after a small boat sank off the community's coast Tuesday. Bob Traverse, mayor of Fleur de Lys, N.L.
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Air Canada schedule changes lead to 54 job cuts in Newfoundland and Labrador: union

Air Canada schedule changes lead to 54 job cuts in Newfoundland and Labrador: union

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The union representing employees with regional airline Jazz Aviation says it is considering legal action as 54 people in Newfoundland and Labrador lose their jobs because of service changes by Air Canada.
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After fleeing alone to Newfoundland, Ukrainian boy begins Grade 11 in 'second home'

After fleeing alone to Newfoundland, Ukrainian boy begins Grade 11 in 'second home'

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — In many ways, Serhii Semenets is like any other 17-year-old starting Grade 11 in Newfoundland this week. He likes playing guitar, he struggles with Shakespeare, and his ideal dinner is a plate of poutine.
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Disbarred Newfoundland lawyer facing child pornography charge released on bail

Disbarred Newfoundland lawyer facing child pornography charge released on bail

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A disbarred Newfoundland lawyer facing charges related to child pornography has been granted bail by a provincial court judge.
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Inmates in Newfoundland jail say they feel hopeless, alone and increasingly unwell

Inmates in Newfoundland jail say they feel hopeless, alone and increasingly unwell

ST. JOHN'S, N.L.
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Four companies inch closer to realizing wind, hydrogen plans in Newfoundland

Four companies inch closer to realizing wind, hydrogen plans in Newfoundland

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Four companies are one step closer to building wind-powered hydrogen and ammonia plants on the blustery island of Newfoundland as the province vies to become a key player in the nascent global hydrogen energy market.
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Disbarred lawyer charged with child pornography in Newfoundland

Disbarred lawyer charged with child pornography in Newfoundland

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A disbarred Newfoundland lawyer who runs a university coffee shop is facing charges related to child pornography in St. John's.
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Cannabis company Atlantic Cultivation acquires insolvent Tantalus Labs brand

Cannabis company Atlantic Cultivation acquires insolvent Tantalus Labs brand

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Cannabis company Atlantic Cultivation has acquired the insolvent Tantalus Labs brand. Financial terms of the agreement were not immediately available. The deal includes Tantalus Labs' brands and remaining inventory.
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