Browsing: Newfoundland and Labrador

Churchill Falls Deal enters its final phase as Gary Smith takes over as lead negotiator from Barry Perry. What comes next for the $273 billion agreement.

After 25 years, the final section of the Team Gushue Highway has officially opened, linking St. John’s and Mount Pearl and easing traffic across the region.

Government Websites Offline: N.L. pulled provincial services down over a critical PHP flaw. What is down, what still works, and when sites return.

N.L. Water and Wastewater: $23M from Ottawa and St. John’s for 10 projects across the province, unlocking up to 1,800 new homes.

N.L. will demolish the Stephenville Crossing Martin Gallant Building after contamination and structural findings ended the redevelopment — 19% done.

Mission to Seafarers St. John’s 2026 opens on Water Street, giving seafarers a home away from home amid a global crew shortage.

The 5 Wing Goose Bay Heating Plant anchors a $187M contract moving the base off diesel to Labrador’s grid: 77% cheaper, 94% cleaner. Details inside.

Ottawa’s Productivity Mega Deduction lets firms write off 65%+ of assets in year one, cutting the investment tax rate to 6.4%. Pitched in Paradise, N.L.

N.L. Medical Travel assistance now covers 100% of eligible transportation costs, retroactive to Sept. 1, under the enhanced MTAP and MeTS programs.

NLC Cannabis Sales Q1 2026 hit $29.3M across retail and online stores. Flower leads at 33%, pre-rolls 20%. Here’s what the Crown’s numbers really say.