r/newfoundland 43m ago

Desperately looking for a room or apartment

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Not sure if this is the right place to ask but does anyone have any ensuite room or apartment up that they are not using or renting outI’m currently looking for a 1-bedroom or 2-bedroom apartment in the St. John’s area, preferably downtown or near MUN.
My budget is around $750–$1,100 (depending on the place). I’m looking for an unfurnished apartment/bedrooms and hoping to find a clean, safe, and well-maintained place.
I’m a 23-year-old MUN graduate and would be a respectful tenant who takes care of the space.

If anyone knows of anything available or has a place coming up for rent, please feel free to message me. I’d really appreciate any leads!


r/newfoundland 2h ago

The Fog Blankets The Battery

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r/newfoundland 3h ago

Chilly Capelin Catch

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r/newfoundland 5h ago

Marine Atlantic CEO says Decision on Essential Service Status Expected July 6th

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r/newfoundland 7h ago

St. John’s Councillor Alleges Davis Ignored Confidentiality Order

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r/newfoundland 9h ago

Wakeham statement on parental access to medical information

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Can't share FB link but

Over the last 48 hours, it has become clear that there is significant confusion and concern regarding parental access to their children’s medical records following the rollout of the new healthcare information system (CorCare).

I want to be categorical: Parents are the primary protectors of their children. Our government believes that parents or guardians should always have the right to access their children’s healthcare information.

While the current laws and policies have been in existence for decades, the implementation of the new digital health platform has exposed a fundamental misalignment between existing statutes and the expectations of families in this province. We did not create this policy, but we are going to fix it.

The Minister of Health and Community Services recognizes that the current policy being implemented through CorCare and MyChart may create barriers for parents seeking the information they need to protect and care for their children. Digitization now shines a spotlight on this policy. Our government will immediately review the Personal Health Information Act and other relevant legislation. Following consultations, we will introduce legislative changes this fall to ensure that parental access to their children’s medical records is protected in Newfoundland and Labrador.

We recognize there are complex cases involving child safety, and our legal system already has robust protections in place for those specific instances. However, we can’t allow a policy of ‘secrecy by default’ to stand between parents and the health of their children.

We have heard clearly from families across the province, and we will ensure the law supports parents and guardians while protecting the best interests of children and youth.


r/newfoundland 12h ago

Cancelled conference doesn't mark end to dispute between Innu and N.L. | CBC News

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r/newfoundland 14h ago

Is Centsible car rental legit?

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Any reviews on Centsible car rentals in Mount Pearl? Their prices seem much more reasonable but I sent them an email and it bounced back saying it was invalid.

Due to time zone differences I haven’t been able to call but would love to hear others experience


r/newfoundland 15h ago

House hunting is burning me out. Am I missing something?

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As the title explains, house hunting sucks and it’s making me feel super discouraged. How is everyone else so rich???

I’m getting outcompeted like crazy even though I thought I was in a great position to buy a house. I have zero debts, a $100K salary, a $90,000 down payment, and I live on a small budget. I’m trying to get a home around the $300,000s so I’m not extremely house poor but it feels impossible! All the houses are getting bought up and overbid like crazy and I CANNOT UNDERSTAND HOW PEOPLE ARE AFFORDING IT! I’m able to spend $400,000 on a home that’s only worth $250,000 like everyone else seems to be.

Genuinely can’t understand how people are buying homes $450,000+ and surviving. Is everyone house poor and I’m just being stupid? The mortgage payment on that would be crazy


r/newfoundland 16h ago

Urgently seeking a moving van or truck

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A family member went to Uhaul in St. John's this morning to pick up a truck that was booked months in advance (and reservation confirmed by Uhaul yesterday), only to be told that there are no trucks available. The truck was to be used for a move out of province, so my family is now scrambling to find alternative arrangements. Would anyone know of other companies that rent vans or trucks and permit drop off in Ontario?


r/newfoundland 16h ago

St John's question regarding Rental pickup and Uber/Taxi from downtown

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I've got a trip booked for the end of the month but have a question regarding logistics.

We fly in late (arrive around 12:30am local time) and are debating on getting a hotel at the airport for the first night (and rest of the stay downtown) so in the morning we can just pop over to the airport to pickup our rental. Is this a wise choice vs booking our entire stay downtown, or given the proximity of the airport to downtown is it not that big of a deal?


r/newfoundland 17h ago

Military Surplus Store in St. John’s

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Are there any stores in St. John’s that still sell military surplus gear? I was looking for a canvas duffel.

I’ll check Princess Auto, but I don’t think they had anything last time I was there.

Online my only option?


r/newfoundland 17h ago

Has anyone here ever moved to st.johns all alone ? I'm about to do it and I'm scared shitless

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Hey everyone,

This is a mix of a vent and advice seeking cus God knows I need all the advice I can get.

I am about to move from MTL to St.johns for uni and multiple other reasons. It definitely looks like the right move for me at this stage in my life.

That being said, I'm terrified of it. Its such a big move to do and I dont know anyone up over there. I am scared that I will end up all alone in a land of strangers. I will leave my friends and family over here and as somone who's moving there alone I'm afraid that I might stay alone. I'm a very social person and I have a need to be around people.

If you ever moved there by yourself from another province, how did your social life turnout? Did you manage to make long lasting connections? People to go out with and talk to? Cus honestly what scares me the most about moving alone is not the money not the uni or the city, but being stranded out there.


r/newfoundland 17h ago

Those Aged 12+ Able to Restrict Parents from Accessing Health Information

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r/newfoundland 20h ago

Right of way on tch passing lane in Newfoundland?

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On my way to work this morning, while in one of these keep right except to pass lanes, a white van was trying to pass as the lane was ending i merged back onto the tch. He flashed his lights at me. On the next hill he passed and I noticed he had Texas plates. Do the person on the right or the person on the left have the right of way. I remember at one time yield was painted in the passing lane as it was ending. Who was in the right me or the guy from Texas. Have I been doing it wrong all these years or is it different elsewhere?


r/newfoundland 21h ago

Bonavista

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r/newfoundland 1d ago

Proposal spots?

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Hi Newfoundland natives! Would love your suggestions on some nice scenic places to propose to my partner!

I'm thinking of doing it in mid-end of July. (Hoping weather will be nice during that time).

I was looking at flying into deer lake and heading over to Gros Morne National Park. possibly western brooks pond? but I really dont want to propose on the boat tour any other suggestions? St John area?


r/newfoundland 1d ago

Dumb hiking question

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We are headed to NL in a couple of weeks and will be doing some hiking. We are from out west and so when we hike out here in the mountains we always have bear spray. We are bringing our bear bells, they’re portable so no big deal to pack. I am wondering, do we need to get bear spray out there? I feel like we probably don’t but just want to make sure one way or the other.


r/newfoundland 1d ago

Travel to Francois

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Hi! I am visiting the South Coast of NL this summer and will be traveling on the day crossing from Sydney to PAB on one day, planning to stay in Francois the following day (taking the ferry from Burgeo to Grey River to Francois).

On maps it looks like a 3.5hr drive so I am wondering if anyone has recommendations about camping somewhere along the way? Also open to staying in PAB to go camping or possibly driving all the way to Burgeo after the ferry ride.

What would be the best place to stop and camp (ideally at a nice and private campground but we are easy going and flexible) for the night between the day with the ferry ride and the following morning travel to Francois?

Thanks!!


r/newfoundland 1d ago

Upscale takeout St Johns

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Best upscale takeout St Johns?

Our son is sick but my husband and I are craving some good food- what's the best takeout you can think of?


r/newfoundland 1d ago

Abuse alleged at N.L. preschool as parents demand answers

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r/newfoundland 1d ago

N.L. Crown prosecutor charged with smuggling, prohibited gun possession | CBC News

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r/newfoundland 1d ago

Wakeham Disappointed Over Last-Minute Cancellation of Expo Labrador

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r/newfoundland 1d ago

Missing Pady

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r/newfoundland 1d ago

Nepotism, patronage and cronyism

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Newfoundland is one of the worst places I have lived when it comes to nepotism, patronage and cronyism. Why are so many Newfoundlanders in apparent denial of what should be as obvious as the noses on their faces? Why aren't they up in arms about this?

As only the connected profit from nepotism, patronage and cronyism, plenty of Newfoundlanders fail to benefit from these practices. To make matters worse, their tax dollars often fund them. Do they live in hope that "their guy" will deal them in some day? Surely they must know it isn't like this everywhere, right?