Province botched air quality monitoring plan for Labrador ahead of harrowing wildfire season
Government had plans to install a federally-funded network of air quality monitoring sensors throughout Labrador, but disagreement hampered progress
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NDP hopes housing will resonate with voters in St. John’s by-election
Provincial NDP arms political newcomer Nicole Boland with party housing plan ahead of Waterford Valley vote
Palestinian sisters in St. John’s say brothers’ safe passage to Newfoundland in limbo
Immigration lawyer says Palestinians applying for a temporary resident visa are dying faster than their applications are being processed
FFAW St. John’s cod giveaway rallies support for federal petition
Fisheries union wants Ottawa to reverse DFO’s decision to reopen Northern cod to offshore trawlers
Federal migrant home care worker announcement a welcomed step, but some are sceptical
Advocate, researcher say Canada and province must expand permanent residency to prove they see migrant workers as humans, not just economic contributors
2024 wildfire concerns: A broken water bomber, pilot shortages and crew housing
A year after Canada’s worst wildfire season, critics say the provincial government hasn’t adequately prepared for this season
The Ties that Bind
Despite no significant increase in their numbers since the turn of the century, fisherwomen in Newfoundland and Labrador continue to build a strong community.
Muslims Celebrate Eid al-Adha in St. John’s
Eid for the province’s Muslim community is about spending time with loved ones and giving to those less fortunate.
Province Losing Water Bomber Pilots As Threat of Wildfires Grows
Union representing Newfoundland and Labrador’s eight pilots says it has made its case to the province for hiring more.