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2 separate fatal ATV accidents in 24-hour span, RCMP say

Two men have died in separate incidents involving all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) in the last 24 hours, RCMP say, bringing Newfoundland and Labrador's total number of offroad vehicle-related deaths this year to 17.

String of break-ins in Forteau area over last four weeks: RCMP

Forteau RCMP are investigating three separate break-ins in the Labrador Straits within the last four weeks, and reminding people to protect their property to deter thieves.

Association for New Canadians reflects on 'quite a journey' as it celebrates 40th anniversary

The non-profit group has come a long way from its beginnings in 1979, and is celebrating its success and expansion since.

Extensive damage to recreational vehicles after fire in southern Labrador

Police say the fire at the Old Arena in Point Amour damaged RV's, boats, campers, and motor homes among other property.

Turning to scallops, reluctantly, when the cod fishery fails: A Land & Sea archival special

After a dismal cod season for both inshore and offshore fishermen, there was a rush to catch scallops on the Labrador Straits.

Labrador woman sounds alarm after being blocked from becoming first responder due to age

A woman from southern Labrador had the perfect plan to help pay for university and have zero debt on the other side after graduation, until reality intervened.

Search underway for missing kayaker in the Strait of Belle Isle

A massive search is underway for a kayaker last seen August 11 and believed to be missing in the Strait of Belle Isle.

Forteau hunter rescues young moose trapped in snow

A hunter from Forteau stumbled upon a trapped moose while checking his traps.

Dump ultimatum withdrawn, as provincial money buys time for overflowing Forteau landfill

A ultimatum put forward to government by the Labrador Straits Waste Disposal Committee to deal with their overflowing landfill in Forteau by building their own has been withdrawn.

Ultimatum sent to province over overflowing landfill in Forteau

The Labrador Straits Waste Disposal Committee is so fed up with the beyond-full, smouldering dump in Forteau that its sent an ultimatum to the province: offer up an alternative landfill by Jan. 17, or well make one.

A youthful remembrance: Legion president says the torch is being passed

Organizers of the Remembrance Day ceremony in St. John's say the huge turnout and youthful flavour at this year's event is a sign the torch is being passed to the next generation.

Garbage crisis in Forteau: Overflowing dump, desperate community

With a local official calling the dump "dangerous", there's no immediate solution in place for the trash problem plaguing southern Labrador.

Loss of L'anse au Clair town centre devastating blow for residents

The community of L'Anse-au-Clair was dealt a devastating blow Tuesday when fire destroyed its main hub.

Labrador snowmobilers warned about construction near trails

Nalcor Vice-president for the Lower Churchill project, Gilbert Bennett, says the company is not against people snowmobiling, but it's important to work together to avoid accidents.

Forteau dump overflowing, catching fire, deputy mayor says

The dump in Forteau is reaching a crisis pointits overflowing and frequently catching fire, according to the towns deputy mayor.

2 Labrador youths taken to hospital, prescription drug use suspected

RCMP in Forteau are trying to determine whether recreational prescription drug use was a factor in medical emergencies for two youths.
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A look at Nalcor's marine Labrador-island cable crossing

A drilling project underneath the Strait of Belle Isle on the Northern Peninsula aims to connect Labrador to Newfoundland with an underwater cable.

Nalcor set to start underwater transmission line

Nalcor is just days away from a big step forward in the Muskrat Falls hydroelectric project - drilling the underwater transmission line to link Labrador to Newfoundland.