A black hole masquerading as a star
James Webb Space Telescope observations reveal an extraordinary object challenging what astronomers know about the early universe
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Major cabinet shuffle aims to reduce red tape, streamline development projects in Labrador: NL premier
Andrea Barbour has been switched from her role heading tourism to environment
NL Premier Tony Wakeham makes major post-Churchill Falls announcement cabinet shuffle
NL Premier Tony Wakeham made major changes to his cabinet Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, shuffling ministers and creating additional portfolio responsibilities. Most notable in the announcement is Lela Evans, former health minister, leaving the health portfolio, and embattled minister Andrea Barbour moved out of the Department of Tourism, and appointing a minister responsible for Red Tape Reduction. The…
Work on schedule for last section of Team Gushue Highway, paving nearing completion
Work is continuing – and thankfully nearing completion – on the final section of the Team Gushue Highway between Topsail Road and the Robert E. Howlett Highway at Pitts Memorial Drive. Workers are currently paving the approximately 2.5 kilometres of highway and a small length of Brookfield Road has become a dead end with the road being built across it. Paving work on the last section of the Team…
Not everyone thinks new Churchill Falls agreement is a 'win-win-win'
Some critics and analysts are ready to temper the positive spin on the latest deal to develop Labrador’s energy resources
The Liberal and NDP parties in NL raise questions about new Churchill Falls deal
The new Churchill Falls deal was announced on Aug. 17
Grenfell professor believes MUN's Harlow Campus still has a future
Gerard Curtis spent from April to July with the last group students to attend the UK campus
NL’s Jaida Lee is inspiring the next generation of girls baseball back home
Jaida Lee made her professional debut on Aug. 1, 2026
PAM FRAMPTON: Be defiant — read a book
I went to see a friend the other day and was pleasantly surprised to find her reading a book on her front porch. That may not sound like a particularly radical activity, but in an era when many people are concerned about losing their proclivity for reading in print, the act of picking up a book can feel like a deliberate demonstration of defiance. A lifelong reader for whom physical books reign…
How to build confidence about back to school
September doesn’t just mean a new school year. It can mean a whole lot of nerves. And for many of people, especially children, it may mean learning to be brave and gaining some extra confidence. Nancy O’Halloran knows all about this. The Kentville, N.S., woman is a motivational speaker and owner of Be Brave Executive Coaching. “September is about new routines, new teachers, new expectations, new…