Details light so far on military boost at N.L.’s 5 Wing Goose Bay in Ottawa’s $35B defence plan
Ottawa has unveiled a $35 billion plan to boost defence infrastructure in the far north to defend the Arctic and protect Canada's sovereignty — with a military base in Happy Valley-Goose Bay set to play a role.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/goose-bay-defence-spending-9.7127103?cmp=rss

After a 30-year hiatus, Pinsent's Arm returns to volleyball court at Labrador Winter Games
After a 30-year break from the volleyball event in the Labrador Winter Games, Pinsent's Arm made its return to the court on Wednesday inside a packed gymnasium at Mealy Mountain Collegiate in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/volleyball-labrador-winter-games-9.7123911?cmp=rss

Let the games begin: 2026 Labrador Winter Games get underway in Happy Valley-Goose Bay
Every seat, corner, hallway, and even the surface of the E J Broomfield Arena in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, bustled with pride as hundreds packed in for the opening ceremony of the 2026 Labrador Winter Games Sunday night.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/labrador-winter-games-2026-9.7120063?cmp=rss

Exercise Maroon Nunatsuak brings over 200 Canadian Armed Forces members to Labrador
About 240 members of the Canadian Armed Forces are participating in exercise Maroon Nunatsuak in Happy Valley-Goose Bay from Feb. 14 to March 7. The exercise aims to strengthen artic warfighting capabilities, and train more troops for the Arctic Response Company Group.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/exercise-maroon-nunatsuak-caf-in-labrador-9.7114964?cmp=rss

Hundreds gather in Happy Valley-Goose Bay for pancake breakfast fundraiser
Warm smiles and hot pancakes were served at Happy Valley-Goose Bay on Tuesday. It was part of the Housing and Homelessness Coalition’s annual fundraiser. The CBC’s Regan Burden was there.
#fundraiser #community #HappyValleyGooseBay
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7094061?cmp=rss

Heading to Happy Valley-Goose Bay? An overnight stay is about to rise through new tax
The cost of a motel, hotel, bed and breakfast and Airbnb’s in Happy Valley-Goose Bay is set to rise on April 1 by four per cent. The increase comes through a new tourism accommodation tax implemented in the town's recent municipal budget.
#travel #tax #accommodation #HappyValleyGooseBay
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/tourism-accommodation-tax-hvgb-9.7092563?cmp=rss

4 charged after shelter in place for Happy Valley-Goose Bay neighbourhood
Four people are facing charges in connection to a shelter in place order Monday night in Happy Valley-Goose Bay after a report of a person who fired a gun and was seen travelling on foot, police say.
#crime #police #shelterinplace #HappyValleyGooseBay
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/rcmp-happy-valley-goose-bay-9.7072678?cmp=rss

There’s a new place to warm up in Happy Valley-Goose Bay
With the launch of its new Boreal Warming Space, the Labrador Friendship Centre is hoping to help everyone come in out of the cold in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, and connect over a snack and a cup of tea.
#community #warming #space #HappyValleyGooseBay
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/boreal-warming-space-9.7051619?cmp=rss