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Ernesto to swing south of Newfoundland, but it will bring heavy rain and high seas

Ernesto to swing south of Newfoundland, but it will bring heavy rain and high seas

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland appeared to catch a lucky break Monday with Hurricane Ernesto expected to pass south of the island, but the fast-moving storm was still forecast to bring intense rain over a short period.
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Hurricane Ernesto: Nova Scotia and eastern Newfoundland told to watch for big waves

Hurricane Ernesto: Nova Scotia and eastern Newfoundland told to watch for big waves

HALIFAX — Residents of Nova Scotia and eastern Newfoundland are being told to keep a close watch on the progress of Hurricane Ernesto as it churns its way northward, pushing big waves far from its swirling centre.
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Memorial University chair resigns after sharing pro-Palestinian email with alum's dad

Memorial University chair resigns after sharing pro-Palestinian email with alum's dad

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The chair of the board of regents at Memorial University in Newfoundland and Labrador has resigned after he was criticized for forwarding a pro-Palestinian campaign email he received from an alumna to her father.
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One person dead after DFO plane crash near Corner Brook, N.L.

One person dead after DFO plane crash near Corner Brook, N.L.

CORNER BROOK, N.L. — One person has died after a plane contracted by the federal fisheries department crashed near Corner Brook, N.L.
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Man charged for allegedly assaulting two women at pro-Palestinian march in St. John's

Man charged for allegedly assaulting two women at pro-Palestinian march in St. John's

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Pro-Palestinian activists say a man assaulted two women on Saturday who were acting as safety marshals during a protest march through downtown St. John's, N.L.
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Number of inmates released into homelessness is climbing in Newfoundland and Labrador

Number of inmates released into homelessness is climbing in Newfoundland and Labrador

ST. JOHN'S, N.L.
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Hearing denial for man held for tweet shows complaints system favours police: experts

Hearing denial for man held for tweet shows complaints system favours police: experts

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — People in Newfoundland and Labrador who feel they've been a victim of police misconduct have just six months to file a complaint.
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Labrador man denied long-sought hearing about his detainment for a tweet

Labrador man denied long-sought hearing about his detainment for a tweet

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A Labrador man has lost his bid for a long-sought public hearing about his detainment by police in 2015 at a mental health hospital for a post he made on social media.
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N.L. opposition calls for firing of university chair over forwarding of alumna email

N.L. opposition calls for firing of university chair over forwarding of alumna email

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador’s Progressive Conservatives called Thursday for the removal of the chair of Memorial University's board of regents after he forwarded an alumna's pro-Palestinian campaign email to her father last month.
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Discovery of 19 dead dogs in Newfoundland leads to cruelty charges for Ontario man

Discovery of 19 dead dogs in Newfoundland leads to cruelty charges for Ontario man

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A 52-year-old man from Ontario has been charged with animal cruelty after police found 19 dead dogs at a home in eastern Newfoundland this week.
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