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A year after Fiona, a traumatized Newfoundland town backs away from the sea

A year after Fiona, a traumatized Newfoundland town backs away from the sea

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — One year after a wave driven by post-tropical storm Fiona slammed into the back of her house and twisted it like a corkscrew, Lori Dicks now lives up on a hill, far from the water.
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Small plane in fatal Labrador crash was overweight, but investigation inconclusive

Small plane in fatal Labrador crash was overweight, but investigation inconclusive

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Investigators have been unable to establish what caused the fatal crash of a small plane near a Labrador airport last year because data from the aircraft's final minute in the air was destroyed on impact.
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Newfoundland university threw open its doors to Titanic dive operator, emails show

Newfoundland university threw open its doors to Titanic dive operator, emails show

ST. JOHN'S, N.L.
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N.L. dentist who allowed jail guard to pull teeth from sedated inmate pleads guilty

N.L. dentist who allowed jail guard to pull teeth from sedated inmate pleads guilty

GANDER, N.L. — A dentist who allowed a Newfoundland and Labrador corrections officer to extract teeth from a sedated inmate has pleaded guilty to assault. The Supreme Court clerk's office says Dr. Louis Bourget pleaded guilty on Monday in Gander, N.
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Coast guard suspends search for missing Newfoundland fisherman, police to take over

Coast guard suspends search for missing Newfoundland fisherman, police to take over

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The Canadian Coast Guard announced Thursday it had ended its search for a Newfoundland man who went missing after a cod fishing boat sank Tuesday off the island's northeast coast.
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'Extreme' rodent problem at Newfoundland jail poses health risks, says ex-inspector

'Extreme' rodent problem at Newfoundland jail poses health risks, says ex-inspector

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A retired Ontario health inspector says reports from inmates and judges about rodents at Newfoundland's largest jail suggest an "extreme" and long-standing infestation.
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Grief grips small Newfoundland town after boat sinking leaves two dead, one missing

Grief grips small Newfoundland town after boat sinking leaves two dead, one missing

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — People in a Newfoundland town are grieving the deaths of two fishermen while anxiously awaiting news about a third missing after a small boat sank off the community's coast Tuesday. Bob Traverse, mayor of Fleur de Lys, N.L.
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Air Canada schedule changes lead to 54 job cuts in Newfoundland and Labrador: union

Air Canada schedule changes lead to 54 job cuts in Newfoundland and Labrador: union

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The union representing employees with regional airline Jazz Aviation says it is considering legal action as 54 people in Newfoundland and Labrador lose their jobs because of service changes by Air Canada.
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After fleeing alone to Newfoundland, Ukrainian boy begins Grade 11 in 'second home'

After fleeing alone to Newfoundland, Ukrainian boy begins Grade 11 in 'second home'

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — In many ways, Serhii Semenets is like any other 17-year-old starting Grade 11 in Newfoundland this week. He likes playing guitar, he struggles with Shakespeare, and his ideal dinner is a plate of poutine.
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Disbarred Newfoundland lawyer facing child pornography charge released on bail

Disbarred Newfoundland lawyer facing child pornography charge released on bail

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A disbarred Newfoundland lawyer facing charges related to child pornography has been granted bail by a provincial court judge.
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