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Picking a premier: Abbott, Hogan square off in CBC's Liberal leadership debate

April 24 , 2025 at 06:00:03 a.m. NDT • :

Newfoundland and Labrador's Liberal leadership hopefuls made their pitches as to why they should lead the province into the future on Wednesday night.

Vast, rural Labrador riding will send political newcomer to Ottawa

April 24 , 2025 at 06:00:00 a.m. NDT • :

Since 2013, Yvonne Jones has represented the Labrador riding. But earlier this year, Jones decided to not seek re-election. Now, whoever succeeds her will head to Ottawa as a political rookie. The CBC's Regan Burden reports.

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For sale or lease: one massive Newfoundland fabrication yard with a megaproject history

April 24 , 2025 at 06:00:00 a.m. NDT • :

Two companies with deep roots in Newfoundland and Labrador are competing for the right to either buy or lease the Bull Arm fabrication site in Trinity Bay.

N.L. and N.B. premiers will meet for announcement on interprovincial trade

April 23 , 2025 at 04:16:18 p.m. NDT • :

CBC News has learned Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey and New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt will meet on Thursday to make an announcement on interprovincial trade.

Natan Obed is grateful Pope Francis 'showed up' for reconciliation

April 23 , 2025 at 01:19:09 p.m. NDT • :

Inuit leader Natan Obed says he will always be grateful to Pope Francis for "making space for reconciliation." Obed described the Pope's 2022 visit to Canada and historic apology to residential school survivors as a legacy that will endure with Indigenous people.

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