News/Canada/Nfld. & Labrador (Page 7)

NL At Lewisporte Collegiate, there are 250 students and 120 play an instrument in the band. Students say Adam Baxter, the band’s director, is the reason why they love band and stick with music. Students say band director Adam Baxter is reason why they love band Abby Cole · CBCContinue Reading

NL Andrew Furey hits the road as sales work on Churchill Falls deal beginsNewfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey is hitting the road to sell the new Churchill Falls agreement, which he says is worth $200 billion over the next five decades. Meanwhile, opposition politicians are mulling over the agreement’sContinue Reading

NL Newfoundland and Labrador has reached a tentative deal with Quebec over power flowing from the Churchill Falls hydroelectric plant that could reap hundreds of billions of dollars over the next five decades. Quebec Premier François Legault and Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey smiled broadly Thursday as they signed aContinue Reading

NL Furey, Legault have ‘working dinner’ ahead of announcing Churchill Falls hydro power dealDetails are expected to be revealed Thursday on what could be a multi-billion agreement between Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec to reshape the contract of the Churchill Falls hydroelectric project. The original deal has been a bitter point of contentionContinue Reading

NL Premiers from Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador are meeting Thursday for what is being called a “historic partnership announcement.” Elizabeth Whitten · CBC News · Posted: Dec 11, 2024 11:19 AM EST | Last Updated: 10 hours ago Premier Andrew Furey has said in the past his focus isContinue Reading

NL After decades of disputes and years of negotiations, an agreement between Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec to renew the contract for the Churchill Falls hydroelectric project could be within reach, according to Radio-Canada. Deal long disliked by Newfoundland and Labrador premiers runs until 2041Alex Kennedy · CBC News ·Continue Reading

NL Frustration mounts as ex-Christian Brother remains uncharged, 1 year after his arrestIt’s been more than a year since officers from the Vancouver Police Department showed up at Edward English’s door in rural New Brunswick and placed him under arrest, yet he still hasn’t been charged with a crime. Alleged victims of EdwardContinue Reading

NL·CBC Investigates Ken Barter — one of Newfoundland and Labrador’s leading experts on child protection — says the child advocate should have rejected the premier’s request for a review related to a high-profile sexual exploitation case. Retired MUN professor says it’s time for the public to demand change Ryan CookeContinue Reading

NL A St. John’s performer is urging the city’s drag community to sashay away from Velvet Club and Lounge — the city’s only 2SLGBTQ+ venue — after failed negotiations between the club and drag queen Tara Nova. Velvet owner says he’s actively working to increase performer pay Abby Cole · CBC News · Posted: NovContinue Reading