N.L. cuts health deal with Trudeau government

Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador have joined New Brunswick in making bilateral deals with the federal government on health care transfers.

Last minute shopping rush hits St. John's

by Garrett Barry

Shoppers were rushing to get all their treats and toys on Friday afternoon. Though one man was giving, not buying.

A near miss: Hibernia almost canned before meeting with John Crosbie, former PM Mulroney recalls

by Ryan Cooke

One billion barrels ago, the Hibernia oil field seemed destined to remain an untouched area of ocean waves, desolate but for its mountainous icebergs and perilous swells.

Video Goodbye, Jonathan Crowe: Videos to make you laugh and cry about the Here & Now host's retirement

by Jen White

As the Here & Now co-host signs off for one last time, we honour him with a "best of" reel … and some goodbye videos to make you laugh.

Time to shake things up a bit: Jonathan Crowe's farewell thoughts

by Jonathan Crowe

Earlier this month, Jonathan Crowe decided to pursue an opportunity to teach young journalists. Here & Now's cohost reflects on what he's learned.

Free Hatchimals: Parents rush to Labrador City Canadian Tire to sing for this year's hottest toy

by Ryan Cooke

Attention parents of the world: You have until 6 p.m. today to get to Canadian Tire in Labrador City and sing for your child's happiness.

Wine with Gosine: Holiday picks to dazzle your tastebuds

by David Gosine

Looking for some bottles to pick up for the holiday weekend to impress your guests? Check out these picks from David Gosine.

Lace up! The Loop at St. John's Bannerman Park now open

In downtown St. John's, Bannerman Park's skating Loop has opened in time for Christmas.

Christmas wish to be home for holidays didn't come true for many Fort McMurray families

by Briar Stewart

As Christmas Day approaches, many Fort McMurray families are making the best of their situation in rented apartments, hotel rooms or staying with family or friends. Only a lucky few have rebuilt in time to be truly home for Christmas.

'An unnecessary invasion of privacy': NL teachers' union pleased with judge's ruling on salary disclosure

A Newfoundland and Labrador Supreme Court justice has ruled that releasing the names of public sector workers who earn more than $100,000 annually is an unreasonable invasion of privacy.

N.L. asking federal government for more disaster relief for Thanksgiving storm

The Newfoundland and Labrador government will apply for financial assistance early in the spring to recover the cost of damage done by Thanksgiving's storm.

Power outages for thousands across Newfoundland as Holyrood unit trips

Thousands of Newfoundland Power customers saw their power go out Friday morning after a Holyrood unit went offline.

Corner Brook man, 43, allegedly assaulted correctional officer

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary says a 43-year-old man arrested on an outstanding warrant assaulted a correctional officer Thursday afternoon in Corner Brook.

Ho-ho-horror! Enjoy a moment with these Santa photos gone wrong

by Ariana Kelland

Mall Santas have a tough job — trying to grant Christmas wishes to squirming, screaming children can be a challenge.

My bun, her oven: St. John's woman becomes mom, thanks to sister

by Alyson Samson

After 10 years of trying, Karen and Chris Lester are finally holding their newborn baby girl, thanks to Karen's sister Lisa.

Driver's blood-alcohol nearly 4 times legal limit, say police

A Conception Harbour driver Thursday had a blood-alcohol level nearly four times the legal limit and was under the influence of cocaine, say police.

Weather A Snowy Tibb's Eve for St. John's, southeast Avalon

Ryan Snoddon says there's a snowfall warning for the southeast Avalon and 10 to 15 centimetres of snow due for the St. John's metro area Friday.

Mount Pearl lottery winner plans to retire after lucky lunch break

A $250,000 lottery win has a Mount Pearl woman hanging up her Sobeys uniform.

Aggravated assault, assault charges for 2 men in Corner Brook altercation

by Meghan McCabe

Corner Brook police have arrested two men involved in an altercation at a home early Friday morning - one faces an assault charge, the other aggravated assault.

Video 'Tis the season to recycle? St. John's launches #DeboxingDay

by Jeremy Eaton

City sidewalks, busy sidewalks, dressed in recycling style?

Canadians still suffering from cellphone 'bill shock,' says CRTC survey

by Sophia Harris

A “sizable” number of cellular customers still suffer from "bill shock," largely because they exceed their data limit, says a new CRTC-commissioned survey.

Home alone? Happy Valley-Goose Bay restaurant serves up free Christmas turkey

The Cozy Corner restaurant in Happy Valley-Goose Bay is throwing open its doors for turkey dinner on Christmas Day.

Pedestrian gets ticket after getting hit by vehicle

A pedestrian escaped injury — but not a ticket — after being hit by a vehicle Thursday evening.

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Close call on Burin Peninsula leaves driver 'shaking'

by Garrett Barry

Donald Barker says he's still shaking after a near head-on collision on his commute from Marystown to Clarenville on Thursday night.

Scrap Qalipu membership requirements, says Mi'kmaq association chair

by David Newell

Mi'kmaq First Nation Assembly of Newfoundland chair Dave Wells is worried about the results of the Qalipu First Nation Band application process, which ends on January 31, 2017.

Gander teen's song about Alzheimer's snowballs on social media

by Melissa Tobin

When Robyn Slade went into the recording studio earlier this month, she had no idea the song she was recording would get so much attention on social media

Workload decline in Gander 'transparent to everyone': D-J Composites

by Meghan McCabe

D-J Composites Inc. says the declining workload and lack of orders at its Gander aerospace manufacturing operation were "transparent to everyone."

Hibernia pumps 1 billionth barrel of oil in Newfoundland's offshore

by Terry Roberts

The Hibernia oil platform off Newfoundland's east coast has pumped its one billionth barrel of oil, a milestone reached on Dec. 21.

St. John's International Airport lands laughs in 'Critchmas' video

by Jeremy Eaton

The 22 Minutes funny man took his talents to the St. John's International Airport on Sunday to deliver Christmas cheer in the most Mark Critch way possible - loud enough for all to hear.

$90K in fines for N.L. government after worker's 2013 death on TCH

by Meghan McCabe

The Department of Transportation and Works has to pay $90,000 in fines after being convicted of charges connected to the death of a paint crew member on the highway near Flat Bay three years ago.

Mountain bikes stolen from Corner Brook business

An Opus mountain bike and an Intense mountain bike were stolen from a business in Corner Brook this week, according to police.

Video Buzzed heads 'big statement' for young women at Happy Valley-Goose Bay Shave for the Brave

by Katie Breen

Some students and staff at Mealy Mountain Collegiate in Happy Valley-Goose Bay are sporting new hairdos.

Dreaming of a white Christmas? Snow expected to blanket most of Canada

The Weather Network says most Canadians dreaming of a white Christmas will have something to celebrate this year.

Turkey soup for the soul: Need to give back rooted in tough years for St. John's chef

by Maggie Gillis

A steaming bowl of turkey soup will be on the menu Christmas Eve at The Adelaide Oyster House in St. John's.

Elderly woman dies following multiple-vehicle crash in bad weather Tuesday

by Cec Haire

Police say an elderly woman has died as a result of a multiple-vehicle collision on the Trans-Canada Highway near Doe Hills earlier this week.

Graham Veitch, charged with murder of pharmacist David Collins, to get psychiatric assessment

The teenager charged with the first-degree murder of pharmacist David Collins has been ordered to undergo a psychiatric assessment.

Rodney Mercer leaving role as Dwight Ball's executive assistant

Rodney Mercer has left the Newfoundland and Labrador premier's office to spend more time with his family.

Is it a moose? Is it a reindeer? Police in St. John's sort it out

by Meghan McCabe

Royal Newfoundland Constabulary officers investigated a questionable animal complaint in the area of Oxen Pond Road and Freshwater Road in St. John's Wednesday night.

Driver speeding by crash scene 'huge concern' to Holyrood RCMP

by Meghan McCabe

Holyrood RCMP say they were at the scene of a single-vehicle rollover early Thursday morning when another driver sped past at 130 to 140 km/h.

1,000 unionized oilsands camp jobs lost and more to come: Trade union

by David Thurton

Oilsands companies have recently cut about 1,000 jobs, and 170 workers at a lodge just north of Fort McMurray will lose their positions the day after Christmas, trade unions said.

Today is last day to send parcels in time for Christmas — but it will cost you

Today is the last day Canadians can mail packages via Canada Post to get them to their destinations in time for Christmas — but it will be expensive.

Clarenville kids get crafty with ugly Christmas sweaters

by Melissa Tobin

It's not hard to find an ugly Christmas sweater on store shelves this year, but a crafty bunch of kids at the YouthTube Centre in Clarenville got creative and made their own.

'We choose bread and butter': Life lessons from the Carbonear food bank

by Mark Squibb

Volunteers at the St. Vincent de Paul food bank in Carbonear wear layers of clothing, but not for fashionable reasons, writes Mark Squibb.

A thankful Christmas for a Syrian refugee family in Gander

by Julia Cook

A family in Gander has a lot to be thankful for this year, as they spend their first Christmas out of a war zone and in Canada.

Woman calls police to report stolen car, gets arrested for impaired driving

A woman who called the police to report her car had been stolen wound up charged with impaired driving herself.

Pump prices hit 2-year high in wake of oil rally

Motorists in Newfoundland and Labrador were coming to grips on Thursday with the highest pump prices since the fall of 2014.

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Conception Bay South vigils mark one year since death of Alyssa Davis

by Garrett Barry, Jeremy Eaton

Two vigils were held in Conception Bay South on Wednesday to remember Alyssa Davis, marking one year since her death.

New committee is the saving grace for west coast church

by Bernice Hillier

People who were baptized, married, and who attended mass at Our Lady of Mercy Church have decided to take on the job of running the old wooden structure.