Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Celebrates Pride

Summary: The article reports that the 2026 St. John’s Pride Festival begins today and runs for 12 days with nearly 50 events across the city. It notes the festival includes returns like Pride After Dark and Pride in the Park, features spaces for connection and celebration of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and ends with the St. John’s Pride Parade on July 19.

The Newfoundland and Labrador government has dropped its 2024 lawsuit challenging the federal equalization program. The new Progressive Conservative administration says it wants a collaborative relationship with Ottawa, and the move was praised by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.

The Newfoundland and Labrador government has dropped a lawsuit challenging the federal equalization program. Premier Tony Wakeham’s administration says the move aims to build a collaborative relationship with Ottawa, and the announcement follows praise from the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.