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Jun 12, 2026, 11:21 ET Northern cod quota to increase 55 per cent: Minister Thompson announces 2026 management decisions for Northern cod, Northern Gulf cod, and Northeast and south coast capelin for Newfoundland and Labrador

ST. JOHN'S, NL, June 12, 2026 /CNW/ - Fishing is more than an industry in Newfoundland and Labrador--it is a way of life, deeply rooted in the history, culture, and identity of the province. For generations, Northern cod has been central to our story and the decision for Northern cod (2J3KL) will help support a year-round commercial Northern cod fishery. For the first time since the 1992...

Jun 12, 2026, 15:05 ET Hyundai brings hope to the world cup stage with Hyundai Hope on Wheels

TORONTO, June 12, 2026 /CNW/ - As FIFA World Cup 2026™ official mobility partner, it's been a long-standing tradition to showcase Hyundai at the world's biggest tournament through its global "Be...

Jun 12, 2026, 13:00 ET Canadian Cancer Society celebrates national milestone as all provinces enact job-protected leave

As New Brunswick legislation passes, people facing serious illness now have access to this important protection in every province FREDERICTON, NB, June 12, 2026 /CNW/ - The Canadian Cancer Society...

May 27, 2026, 16:54 ET Unifor welcomes N.L. declaration of Gender-Based Violence as an epidemic

ST. JOHN'S, NL, May 27, 2026 /CNW/ - Unifor is welcoming today's decision from the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, to declare gender-based violence (GBV) an epidemic, marking another...

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12:05 ET Government of Canada partners with Indigenous communities to address the growing health impacts of climate-sensitive diseases

11:30 ET Pink Triangle Press launches Canada Media Fund-supported national training initiative with leading industry partners to advance 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion across Canada's screen sector

Pink Triangle Press launches Canada Media Fund-supported national training initiative with leading industry partners to advance 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion across Canada's screen sector

11:30 ET CANADA RECOGNIZES THE NOOSE AS A HATE SYMBOL IN LANDMARK ANTI-HATE LEGISLATION

11:05 ET Government of Canada appoints new Interim Correctional Investigator

11:00 ET GCtranslate deployed government-wide to support official languages in the federal public service

10:56 ET Media Notice - Minister MacDonald will announce support for local food infrastructure to strengthen food security in Canada

10:48 ET MEDIA ADVISORY - Unifor begins Detroit Three negotiations with Ford Motor Company

MEDIA ADVISORY - Unifor begins Detroit Three negotiations with Ford Motor Company

10:06 ET Construction Begins on Wasaga Beach's First High School and Community Hub

Construction Begins on Wasaga Beach's First High School and Community Hub

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09:00 ET Media advisory - Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada Louise Arbour to speak at the 25th Anniversary of the Aboriginal Veterans Monument

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