Here's what's happening in Terra Nova-The Peninsulas recount | PCs accuse Liberals of 'cooking the books,' call for finance minister to be fired | As climate change worries grow, St. John's plans for future big storms
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Good morning, these are your top stories for Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
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Here's what's happening in Terra Nova-The Peninsulas recount; A yellow 'VOTE' sign with a black arrow\.

Here's what's happening in Terra Nova-The Peninsulas recount

May 14 , 2025 at 11:34:27 a.m. NDT • :

The third day of recounting the ballots in the tightest race in this year's federal election is underway in Marystown, N.L.

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PCs accuse Liberals of 'cooking the books,' call for finance minister to be fired; A collage image of a man and a woman\.

PCs accuse Liberals of 'cooking the books,' call for finance minister to be fired

May 14 , 2025 at 06:00:00 a.m. NDT • :

Newfoundland and Labrador's Progressive Conservatives are accusing the governing Liberals of "cooking the books" by adding revenues from a pending settlement against tobacco companies to this year's pre-election budget.

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As climate change worries grow, St. John's plans for future big storms; A flooded road near a church\.

As climate change worries grow, St. John's plans for future big storms

May 14 , 2025 at 06:00:00 a.m. NDT • :

A new report indicates increased risk of flooding in some parts of St. John's, more extreme weather events and climate change concerns grow.

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Local musician defends Iceberg Alley after lineup receives online backlash; Stage with large crowd

Local musician defends Iceberg Alley after lineup receives online backlash

May 12 , 2025 at 05:50:52 a.m. NDT • :

Music festivals have started releasing their lineups for the summer season in St. John's, but not everyone is happy about it. It's prompting one local musician to speak out about the negativity. 

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 Short and not-so-sweet: These MUN profs say Premier Hogan axing the sugar tax is premature; Rows of soda on fridge shelves in a store\.

Short and not-so-sweet: These MUN profs say Premier Hogan axing the sugar tax is premature

May 13 , 2025 at 05:08:31 p.m. NDT • :

The Sugar Sweetened Beverage Tax added 20 cents to the cost of each litre of those drinks. In the last three years, the government raked in approximately $12 million annually. Premier John Hogan explains why he cut the tax, and two MUN professors tell the CBC's Jen White he should have gone a different way.

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Criminal negligence charges withdrawn in fatal transport crash on Peacekeepers Way; The Crown has dropped criminal negligence causing death charges against two men, in relation to a June, 2022, fatal crash\.  

May 13 , 2025 at 02:21:06 p.m. NDT • :

Criminal negligence charges withdrawn in fatal transport crash on Peacekeepers Way

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Police issue dozens of tickets and seize vehicle in school zone as Road Safety Week gets rolling; A police officer stands next to a car, showing a ticket to the driver\.  

May 13 , 2025 at 04:11:18 p.m. NDT • :

Police issue dozens of tickets and seize vehicle in school zone as Road Safety Week gets rolling

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What a harm reduction pro says to her own kids about drugs; A woman gestures at a microphone inside a radio studio\.  

May 13 , 2025 at 06:00:00 a.m. NDT • :

What a harm reduction pro says to her own kids about drugs

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Bally Haly blues: Vandalized green frustrates manager, golfers leading up to Canada Games; photo shows a damaged putting green at Bally Haly\.  

May 12 , 2025 at 04:10:14 p.m. NDT • :

Bally Haly blues: Vandalized green frustrates manager, golfers leading up to Canada Games

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N.L. fire chiefs worry about summer as fire concerns loom large; A man wears a fire captain's uniform\.  

May 14 , 2025 at 06:00:00 a.m. NDT • :

N.L. fire chiefs worry about summer as fire concerns loom large

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