Newfoundland and Labrador

noun

1. NL. a province of E Canada, consisting of the island of Newfoundland and the Coast of Labrador: usually known as Newfoundland until its official long form was adopted as the main name in 2001. Capital: St John's. Pop: 517 027 (2004 est). Area: 404 519 sq km (156 185 sq miles)

Example Sentences

On Wednesday, the province of Newfoundland and Labrador banned off-road vehicles in forested areas until at least next week.

From BBC

Andrew Furey, premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, acknowledged that the 30 days had brought some relief, but warned Canadians that a trade war still loomed.

From BBC

"I see energy as Canada's queen in this game of chess," said Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey prior to the meeting.

From BBC

In Newfoundland and Labrador, Food First NL advocates for a basic income program to provide unconditional financial support.

From Salon

Often overlooked is Newfoundland and Labrador, where offshore drilling accounts for 5 percent of all of Canada’s oil production and just under a quarter of its light oil.

From New York Times