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Crews searching for woman swept into sea at popular eastern Newfoundland tourist site

Crews searching for woman swept into sea at popular eastern Newfoundland tourist site

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The search for a woman who was swept into the ocean on Wednesday at a popular eastern Newfoundland tourist destination has been declared a recovery mission after intensive rescue efforts proved unsuccessful.
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Did Quebec get a better deal? Hydro-Québec comments spook critics in Newfoundland

Did Quebec get a better deal? Hydro-Québec comments spook critics in Newfoundland

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Comments from Quebec's hydro utility have some critics in Newfoundland and Labrador, including a former premier, worried that Canada's easternmost province has once again signed an unfavourable energy deal.
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Heavy equipment used to bash into a Newfoundland bank for second time in a month

Heavy equipment used to bash into a Newfoundland bank for second time in a month

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Police in eastern Newfoundland say that for the second time in less than a month thieves have used heavy equipment to smash into a bank and steal an ATM.
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Yvonne Jones, longtime Liberal MP for Labrador, retiring from federal politics

Yvonne Jones, longtime Liberal MP for Labrador, retiring from federal politics

HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY, N.L. — Yvonne Jones, Liberal member of Parliament for Labrador, says she won't be running in the next federal election.
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Quebec energy deal worth billions gets green light in Newfoundland and Labrador

Quebec energy deal worth billions gets green light in Newfoundland and Labrador

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A dramatic vote on Thursday night ended with the Newfoundland and Labrador government deciding to move forward with a draft energy deal with Quebec heralded as a game-changer for the indebted Atlantic province.
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Adviser says Quebec-N.L. energy deal is 'very good,' as Opposition vows not to vote

Adviser says Quebec-N.L. energy deal is 'very good,' as Opposition vows not to vote

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador's Opposition Progressive Conservatives vowed Wednesday that they will not vote on a draft energy deal with Quebec's hydro utility until it is scrutinized by independent experts.
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Bruising history with hydro projects hangs over Quebec energy debate in Newfoundland

Bruising history with hydro projects hangs over Quebec energy debate in Newfoundland

ST. JOHN'S, N.L.
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Part of street washed away and state of emergency declared in N.L. town after storm

Part of street washed away and state of emergency declared in N.L. town after storm

GAMBO, N.L. — Damaging winds and pounding surf that washed away part of a street in a small northeastern town in Newfoundland on Sunday triggered a state of emergency in the coastal community.
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Thousands without power due to winter storm hitting Newfoundland and Labrador

Thousands without power due to winter storm hitting Newfoundland and Labrador

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Massive waves slammed Newfoundland and Labrador's coastline on Sunday, as a powerful winter storm left thousands without power, tore down trees and house siding and sent small buildings tumbling into the ocean.
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Newfoundland residents seek answers, assurance as Quebec energy deal heads for debate

Newfoundland residents seek answers, assurance as Quebec energy deal heads for debate

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — About 50 people gathered in a St. John's, N.L.
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