John Hogan sworn in as N.L.'s 15th premier | Adam's Cove fire under control, damage assessment still to come, says mayor | Massive St. John's fentanyl bust a 'canary in the coal mine' for danger to come, prof says
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John Hogan sworn in as N.L.'s 15th premier; Man smiling

John Hogan sworn in as N.L.'s 15th premier

May 9 , 2025 at 11:01:39 a.m. NDT • :

John Hogan was sworn in as Newfoundland and Labrador's 15th premier in a ceremony that took place on Friday morning at Government House in St. John's.

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Adam's Cove fire under control, damage assessment still to come, says mayor; Man with beard wearing blue shirt and a coat\.

Adam's Cove fire under control, damage assessment still to come, says mayor

May 9 , 2025 at 10:47:25 a.m. NDT • :

A wildfire that forced residents of a rural Newfoundland community to flee their homes was pushed back on Thursday, and is now under control — but the mayor warns rebuilding will take some time as a damage assessment gets underway.

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Massive St. John's fentanyl bust a 'canary in the coal mine' for danger to come, prof says; A woman being interviewed

Massive St. John's fentanyl bust a 'canary in the coal mine' for danger to come, prof says

May 9 , 2025 at 06:00:00 a.m. NDT • :

A Memorial University researcher says the jaw-dropping amount of fentanyl police say they've seized from a St. John's trailer is a bellwether for danger to come.

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One dead after fatal crash on highway near St. John's, police say; A police vehicle with red and blue lights flashing\.

One dead after fatal crash on highway near St. John's, police say

May 8 , 2025 at 11:40:39 a.m. NDT • :

A 43-year-old man is dead after a single-vehicle crash along the Trans-Canada Highway near St. John's earlier this week, say police.

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Fleeing C.B.N. fire was like 'the gates of hell opened,' Adam's Cove resident says; Two men stand next to each other in front of a foggy parking lot\.

Fleeing C.B.N. fire was like 'the gates of hell opened,' Adam's Cove resident says

May 9 , 2025 at 06:00:00 a.m. NDT • :

Richard Hayward was one of many residents in the town of Small Point-Broad Cove-Blackhead-Adam's Cove running from an out of control wildfire.

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'Berg bonanza! Twillingate is already getting a tourism boost with the arrival of nature's floating art; A man takes a photo of an iceberg from a boat\.  

May 8 , 2025 at 06:00:00 a.m. NDT • :

'Berg bonanza! Twillingate is already getting a tourism boost with the arrival of nature's floating art

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'We basically drove through fire': Woman recounts daring rescue in Adam's Cove via ATV ; A woman in a blue shirt and a jacket stands in front of a community centre\.  

May 8 , 2025 at 04:03:38 p.m. NDT • :

'We basically drove through fire': Woman recounts daring rescue in Adam's Cove via ATV

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The East Coast Music Awards kick off with sombre undertones due to the death of Shanneyganock member; A man with a guitar\.  

May 8 , 2025 at 12:15:00 a.m. NDT • :

The East Coast Music Awards kick off with sombre undertones due to the death of Shanneyganock member

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N.L. artists bring home 4 East Coast Music Awards; 4 N\.L\. musical acts bring home ECMAs at gala in St\. John's  

May 9 , 2025 at 08:24:21 a.m. NDT • :

N.L. artists bring home 4 East Coast Music Awards

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C.B.S. Baseball building accessible 'Field of Dreams' with help from the Blue Jays; A team of young baseball players pose together on a baseball field\.  

May 9 , 2025 at 06:00:00 a.m. NDT • :

C.B.S. Baseball building accessible 'Field of Dreams' with help from the Blue Jays

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