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Actor Rohan Campbell, known for his work in horror, is set to lead Below, a new Netflix creature thriller rooted in Newfoundland culture. In interviews, Campbell said the project dives deep into the island's folklore, landscapes and way of life, bringing a distinctly Canadian setting to the streaming giant's horror slate. Coverage of the film is picking up attention in Canada.
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Canadian curler Brad Gushue says he supports a rule change that eliminates three-player teams from competition. The Winnipeg Sun reports that Gushue likes the move, which requires teams to field four players. Gushue, a former Olympic champion from Newfoundland and Labrador, remains one of the most prominent figures in Canadian curling, so his views on the sport's rulebook carry weight with fans.
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The RCMP in Gander, Newfoundland, has issued an arrest warrant for Michael Torraville and is asking the public for help locating him. Details about the allegations against him have not been widely reported. Residents are sharing the notice to help spread word of the warrant and encourage anyone with information to contact police.
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Netflix has released Below, a Newfoundland-set thriller starring Josh Hartnett, who faces off against a sea creature. The Hollywood Reporter's review calls the film likably silly, suggesting critics view it as modest but entertaining. The movie is generating searches across the UK, US, Canada and Australia as audiences check out the new release.
- 5St John's photographer shares defiant 'Not the 51st state' message●untitled St John's, Newfoundland, Canada (Not the 51st state - not now, not ever!) August 2025 https://jamescoughlan.ca
An Ottawa-based photographer captured a scene in St John's, Newfoundland carrying the message 'Not the 51st state - not now, not ever!' in August 2025 and shared it online. The slogan pushes back against recurring suggestions that Canada could become the 51st US state, a idea that has circulated in North American political debate and drawn strong opposition from Canadians who defend their country's sovereignty.
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Newfoundland and Labrador is experiencing the full range of weather conditions in a single day, with sunshine, strong winds, rain and snow all reported across the province on Tuesday. Local news coverage has highlighted how rapidly conditions are changing from one region to another, a familiar pattern for the Atlantic province where maritime weather often shifts quickly.
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The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has ordered the demolition of the Martin Gallant building in Stephenville Crossing, a structure once slated to become a courthouse. The decision ends long-standing plans to repurpose the building, and residents are discussing what its removal means for the future of the town centre.
- 8Son of a Critch final season draws praise for Newfoundland history●I’m thoroughly enjoying the fifth and final season of Son of a Critch with its particular focus on Newfoundland history
The fifth and final season of the Canadian comedy Son of a Critch is winning praise from viewers for its focus on Newfoundland history and politics. A recent episode tackling the collapse of the cod fishery and the resulting government moratorium was highlighted for handling serious subject matter within the show's comedic framework.
- 9Newfoundland changes kindergarten registration, some parents must wait▼Some parents will have to W-A-I-T to sign kids up for A-B-Cs, as N.L. modifies Kindergarten registration
Newfoundland and Labrador is modifying its kindergarten registration process, meaning some parents will have to wait before they can sign their children up for school. The CBC report uses a spelling joke — W-A-I-T and A-B-Cs — to frame the change. Details on the reasons for the delay or which families are affected have not yet been widely reported.
- 10Broadway’s Sharon Wheatley visits Elon University ahead of Come From Away▼Broadway’s Sharon Wheatley visits Elon University in preparation for ‘Come From Away’
Broadway performer Sharon Wheatley visited Elon University in North Carolina as part of preparations for the musical Come From Away. The visit gives students the chance to work with a veteran of the original Broadway company on material from the show, which tells the story of the Newfoundland town that sheltered stranded airline passengers after the September 11 attacks.
- 11Josh Hartnett Faces a Sea Creature in Netflix Thriller 'Below'●‘Below’ Review: Josh Hartnett Battles a Sea Creature in Netflix’s Likably Silly Newfoundland-Set Thriller
Netflix has released 'Below', a thriller starring Josh Hartnett as a man battling a sea creature, set in Newfoundland. Early reviews, including one from The Hollywood Reporter, describe the film as 'likably silly', suggesting critics see it as lightweight, fun monster-movie entertainment rather than serious horror. The film is drawing attention as a new Hartnett-led genre title on the streaming platform.
- 12Bridal Shop Owner Cleared in Newfoundland Coat Hook Case●Bridal Shop Owner Who Put Child Onto a Coat Hook Cleared by Court https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/02/world/canada/newfou
A Newfoundland bridal shop owner who was prosecuted after hanging a young boy onto a coat hook has been acquitted by a court, according to a New York Times report from Canada. The ruling ends a case that drew widespread attention in Canada, where people are debating the court's reasoning and whether the owner's actions toward the child amounted to wrongdoing.
- 13Come From Away Returns to Farmers Alley Theatre in Kalamazoo▼Video: COME FROM AWAY Returns to Farmers Alley Theatre in Kalamazoo
The musical Come From Away is once again being staged at Farmers Alley Theatre in Kalamazoo, Michigan, with a video preview of the production released. The show, which tells the story of the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, welcoming stranded airline passengers after 9/11, returns to the venue's stage for local audiences. Theatre fans are following the revival as the Kalamazoo company brings the Broadway hit back to southwest Michigan.
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The Marriott Theatre has extended its run of the musical Come From Away through late October. The production, based on the true story of the Newfoundland town that sheltered stranded airline passengers after September 11, 2001, has drawn continued audience demand, prompting the theatre to add additional performances before the show closes.
- 15Debate grows over data centres competing for electricity in Newfoundland●“Does it make sense to be giving that electricity over to data centres when there might be better ways that it can be us
Questions are being raised in Newfoundland and Labrador about whether the province should allocate electricity to data centres rather than other uses. Paris Marx made the case to CBC News that data centres are likely a poor fit for the region, arguing the power could serve better purposes amid concerns over energy demand from digital infrastructure.
- 16Come From Away Opens at Actors Theatre of Little Rock●Review: COME FROM AWAY at Actors Theatre Of Little Rock
Actors Theatre of Little Rock is staging a production of the musical Come From Away, and a new review of the show has been published by BroadwayWorld. The review covers the local mounting of the Tony-winning musical about the small Newfoundland town of Gander, which welcomed stranded airline passengers after the September 11 attacks. Critics and theatre fans are discussing how the regional cast and creative team handle the beloved score and fast-moving ensemble storytelling.
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The Southwest Nebraska Community Theatre Association will present the musical 'Come From Away' at the Fox Theatre in McCook. The Tony-winning show tells the true story of the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, which sheltered thousands of stranded airline passengers after the September 11, 2001 attacks. The announcement gives local audiences a chance to see the acclaimed production close to home.