Social media harms need attention for all ages, says N.L. tech writer
One Canadian technology writer says that while a possible youth social media ban is worthy of attention, Canada also needs to address broader social media concerns.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/social-media-harms-need-attention-for-all-ages-says-n-l-tech-writer-9.7229171?cmp=rss

Salt dome in N.L. has potential to be 'battery of the Atlantic,' says Triple Point Resources
Triple Point Resources is registering its proposed energy storage and production project for environmental assessment.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/triple-point-resources-9.7223667?cmp=rss

Quinlan Bros. suing in wake of N.L. government’s crab seizure, destruction
Quinlan Brothers Limited is suing the provincial government, two former fisheries ministers and two provincial fisheries inspectors in the wake of high-profile enforcement actions in 2024 and a legal case that ended abruptly late last year.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/quinlan-bros-suing-in-wake-of-n-l-governments-crab-seizure-destruction-9.7222518?cmp=rss

Couple facing allegations of incest now charged with corrupting children
A woman charged with a number of offences, including incest and making child pornography, is now facing a new charge — corrupting children. She told the court she plans to pursue a bail hearing.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/incest-bestiality-corrupting-children-9.7220495?cmp=rss

Grieving Innu Nation postpones Hydro-Québec settlement vote in wake of tragedy
The Innu Nation has indefinitely postponed a three-day vote that could ratify a historic settlement agreement with Hydro-Québec, as members grieve a Sheshatshiu woman allegedly murdered by her partner.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/innu-nation-vote-postponed-9.7218812?cmp=rss

Adam Budgell almost killed a woman with a butcher knife. He'll be released soon after sentencing
Adam Budgell is a repeat violent offender who targets his intimate partners. Due to lengthy delays caused by his lawyer, Budgell will be eligible for statutory release soon after he's sentenced — having undergone little rehabilitative programming.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/adam-budgell-penney-aggravated-assault-attempted-murder-9.7215511?cmp=rss

Purity Factories jam-making jammed up because of ‘poor’ berry season
Purity Factories says it stopped making jams last year due to a "poor" berry season but people could see jam back on the shelves this fall.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/purity-stops-making-jams-9.7210847?cmp=rss

Tony Humby trial's closing arguments delayed by Dean Penney trial
Closing submissions for the trial of Tony Humby have been delayed again due to the trial of convicted murderer Dean Penney. Humby and Penney share the same lawyer.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/tony-humby-sexual-abuse-trial-delayed-again-dean-penney-9.7210988?cmp=rss

Fuel prices increase slightly across N.L. in latest daily update
The Public Utilities Board announced a small increase to maximum gasoline prices of 0.8 cents per litre.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/nl-fuel-prices-may-20-26-9.7205263?cmp=rss

After months of waiting, Churchill Falls memorandum of understanding to be released today
The long-awaited independent review of the Churchill Falls memorandum of understanding is set to be released to the public on Tuesday at 12:30 p.m.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/churchill-falls-mou-review-9.7203136?cmp=rss