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Long-delayed cleanup
St. Mary’s is set to clear 110 vats of abandoned fish sauce waste
The Newfoundland town’s 25-year problem is expected to take roughly 200 dump-truck loads, a $1.74-million cleanup contract and a landfill 160 kilometres away
Public safety
N.L. reviewing shelved law aimed at problem properties
The Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Act passed in 2007 but was never brought into force. The province says a comprehensive review is underway
Justice delays
N.L. to track criminal cases lost to missed trial deadlines
Premier Tony Wakeham called the delays unacceptable after CBC found at least 24 people had charges stayed, dismissed or withdrawn following Jordan applications
Artificial intelligence
N.L. premier says six-finger PSA photo shows AI rules need enforcement
Tony Wakeham said the province must “tighten up” how government uses artificial intelligence after an altered vaccination image was posted and then removed from Facebook