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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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Inmates in Newfoundland jail say they feel hopeless, alone and increasingly unwell

Inmates in Newfoundland jail say they feel hopeless, alone and increasingly unwell

ST. JOHN'S, N.L.
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Four companies inch closer to realizing wind, hydrogen plans in Newfoundland

Four companies inch closer to realizing wind, hydrogen plans in Newfoundland

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Four companies are one step closer to building wind-powered hydrogen and ammonia plants on the blustery island of Newfoundland as the province vies to become a key player in the nascent global hydrogen energy market.
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Disbarred lawyer charged with child pornography in Newfoundland

Disbarred lawyer charged with child pornography in Newfoundland

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A disbarred Newfoundland lawyer who runs a university coffee shop is facing charges related to child pornography in St. John's.
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Cannabis company Atlantic Cultivation acquires insolvent Tantalus Labs brand

Cannabis company Atlantic Cultivation acquires insolvent Tantalus Labs brand

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Cannabis company Atlantic Cultivation has acquired the insolvent Tantalus Labs brand. Financial terms of the agreement were not immediately available. The deal includes Tantalus Labs' brands and remaining inventory.
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As Newfoundland and Labrador drug deaths soar, calls grow for supervised-use sites

As Newfoundland and Labrador drug deaths soar, calls grow for supervised-use sites

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Addiction and recovery specialists in Newfoundland and Labrador are calling for supervised drug-consumption sites as the province faces soaring rates of deaths from toxic cocaine.
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Officials confirm death at notorious Her Majesty's Penitentiary jail in Newfoundland

Officials confirm death at notorious Her Majesty's Penitentiary jail in Newfoundland

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador's Department of Justice says an inmate had died at a notorious, Victorian-era jail for male prisoners in St. John's. A spokesperson says in an email the department was notified of the death Tuesday night.
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Grief, anger drown out politicians at St. John's rally for drug-addiction support

Grief, anger drown out politicians at St. John's rally for drug-addiction support

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador's justice minister could do nothing but listen Wednesday as parents who had lost their children to drug addiction recounted their stories on the steps of the provincial legislature.
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Man dead after car collides with moose on Newfoundland highway

Man dead after car collides with moose on Newfoundland highway

HOLYROOD, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador RCMP say a man is dead following a highway collision involving a moose over the weekend. Police say the collision occurred Saturday on the Trans-Canada Highway near Middle Gull Pond, N.L.
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