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PCs ‘not prioritizing’ review of AI policies following Education Accord scandal

The province’s new 10-year policy document will guide changes to Newfoundland and Labrador’s education system, but reports of falsified materials have cast a shadow over its credibility

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What would it look like if N.L. enshrined housing as a human right?

Premier Tony Wakeham told The Independent housing is “absolutely” a human right

Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay gathers politicians, residents for ‘public safety’ discussion 

The community had four suspected intentionally set fires in one night one week ago, and one suspicious fire last night 

Innu rights advocates want public apology from Hydro-Québec

After proposed ‘Reconciliation Agreement’ failed Innu ratification vote, advocates in Sheshatshiu are demanding greater reparations

Potential election recounts ‘unlikely’ to flip a seat, says political scientist

Kelly Blidook says in the event the Progressive Conservatives do lose a seat, though, they would be forced to govern differently

NDP leader condemns Wakeham, PCs over appointment of conservative strategist Steve Outhouse

NDP leader Jim Dinn is asking Wakeham to affirm his incoming government's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

PC’s tapping of controversial conservative strategist sparks fear, ire

Steve Outhouse has supported and worked for right-wing governments in Alberta, New Brunswick and Ottawa

What will it take for the N.L. NDP to gain voter support?

Party leader Jim Dinn says it’s ‘mystifying’ the labour-oriented party can’t attract more support from workers in one of Canada’s most unionized provinces

Arson suspected following series of fires in Happy Valley-Goose Bay overnight Friday

Four fires spanning just over six hours resulted in what the community’s fire chief called the ‘busiest night’ of his career

Labrador MP calls for urgent review following Wabush Airport fiasco

Flights in and out of the Lab West airport were suspended earlier this week, then restored, without explanation from authorities