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Winds cut through home, storm damages fishing boat in western Newfoundland

by Garrett Barry

High winds tore through a home in Lark Harbour on Friday, ripping off the roof and leaving the building in shambles.

Uncovered: The missing tapes of Uncle Mose

by Alyson Samson

Earlier this year, Kelly Russell came into possession of recordings of his legendary father and his Tales from Pigeon Inlet.

'David vs. Goliath': FISH-NL applies for union status, mum on numbers

by Meghan McCabe

Representatives of a breakaway union for fish harvesters in the province applied for certification Friday, but FFAW says they don't have the support.

Gay men could fill need for blood donations: activist

by Patrick Butler, Garrett Barry

A Newfoundland activist says some gay men would fill the need for blood in Atlantic Canada, if only they were allowed to donate.

State of emergency in Ramea, without fresh running water for 2 weeks

Two weeks after a storm surge dumped salt water in their water system, residents of Ramea, N.L., are still without fresh supplies.

RECIPE Jiggs dinner, done up spring roll style

For many Newfoundland folks, Jiggs dinner — a hearty combination of salt beef and vegetables like potatoes and cabbage — is a weekly tradition. But it's not often found in spring roll form.

Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum: Thieves most likely to go on the Lamb's from NLC stores

by Jack Julian

Lamb's Rum is the bottle most likely to scamper out the door at the Newfoundland Labrador Liquor Corporation.

Poor economy, 'hidden homeless' see demand nearly double for Choices for Youth services

by Andrew Sampson

A tough economic climate led to a sharp increase in visits to Choices for Youth, a non-profit that helps young people in dire straits.

Muskrat Falls contractor claims $90M in lawsuits against Nalcor

by Garrett Barry

Pomerleau Inc. is claiming millions in damages from Nalcor, alleging the Crown corporation has not paid what was promised under a number of contracts and agreements.

Ferry schedules in upheaval as western Newfoundland readies for storm

by Daniel MacEachern

Ferry services are cancelling some runs and reFriday as western Newfoundland battens down the hatches ahead of a potentially messy weekend storm.

Video Snappies: 3-ingredient appetizers for the holidays

by Angela Antle

Chef Andie Bulman says the holidays are no time to get bogged down in three-page recipes with exotic ingredients that require several trips to the grocery store.

Friday December 30, 2016

Video CBC Here and Now December 30, 2016

Every day around the province the Here and Now team pull out all the stops to cover your news and weather

Dwight Ball topped our audience survey of 2016 stories, but probably isn't proud of it

by John Gushue

We asked our audience to rank the most compelling news stories of 2016. Find out how they voted.

Post-fire construction boom in Fort McMurray expected to surpass height of oilsands frenzy

by Briar Stewart

After a year of loss and trauma, Fort McMurray, Alta., is on the cusp of a major building boom. There are 160 homes under construction, but many more will begin as soon as the ground thaws.

Big bang theories: Firefighters preaching safety for New Year's fireworks

by Jeremy Eaton

As 2016 comes to a close, fireworks celebrations will help light up the last night of the calendar year.

Man sent to hospital after being hit by vehicle in Happy Valley-Goose Bay

Police in Happy Valley-Goose Bay are looking for information related to a vehicle-pedestrian collision in the town Thursday evening.

Angry with your airline service? Start recording

by Elizabeth Chiu, Jon Tattrie

An air passenger advocate is advising travellers who are in a heated dispute with an airline worker to pull out their phone and record the conversation.

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Corner Brook woman killed in Jordan attack will be buried Monday

by Garrett Barry

Funeral arrangements have been announced for Linda Vatcher, the Corner Brook woman killed in an attack in Jordan on Dec. 18.

Memorial grad student looks at links between genetics and youth hearing loss

A graduate student at Memorial University is part of a team looking at youth hearing loss, and how it's connected to a gene mutation.

Lack of planning leads to drunk driving, says RCMP officer

Police say impaired drivers are being stopped at RCMP checkpoints throughout the province this holiday season and a lack of planning is the reason people are getting behind the wheel while impaired.

Video 'Grumpy old dog' escapes owl attack in Labrador backyard

by Meghan McCabe

Kent Tarrant's small, 11-year-old dog was out in the backyard of the his Wabush home Wednesday night when an owl swooped down towards the Lhasa apso.

Mental health advocate blasts 'very backward' deal with Ottawa

by Meghan McCabe

Mark Gruchy is troubled by the new arrangement with the federal government, but Health Minister John Haggie says it's a good deal.

FISH-NL to reveal strategy for certification bid on Friday

by Terry Roberts

The leaders of an upstart union movement will reveal their strategy for certification Friday, months after launching a campaign.

Ryan Snoddon: My top 5 weather stories of 2016

by Ryan Snoddon

An October storm that turned a bridge into mincemeat, a winter that disappointed, and a summer that sizzled: here's Ryan's recap.

Feature Beat the press! Test your knowledge of N.L. news events this year

How well do you remember the news stories that CBC Newfoundland and Labrador has brought you in 2016? Here's one way to find out.

White-knuckle ride: Ambulance owner slams highway snowclearing efforts

by Jeremy Eaton

On Christmas Day, a paramedic driving an ambulance from Whitbourne worried a patient might not make it to the Janeway children's hospital in St. John's.

Thursday December 29, 2016

Video CBC Here and Now December 29, 2016

Every day around the province the Here and Now team pull out all the stops to cover your news and weather

#ThrowbackThursday: Shaun Majumder returns home following whirlwind 1999

Newfoundland comedian Shaun Majumder was riding high in 1999.

Funeral planned for Lark Harbour couple killed by alleged drunk driver

by Garrett Barry

A New Year's Eve funeral has been planned for the Lark Harbour couple who were killed by an alleged drunk driver on Boxing Day.

Thursday December 29, 2016

Video Amelia Curran on mental health awareness

Singer-songwriter Amelia Curran speaks with Here & Now host Debbie Cooper about stigma surrounding mental illness.

St. George's man arrested, charged with assault, pointing a firearm

A 25-year-old man is in custody after police say he pointed a gun at someone during an altercation in a St. George's home.

N.S. premier wanted Atlantic deal on health-care funding

by Michael Gorman

Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil says he wanted a health deal for all of Atlantic Canada when talks with Ottawa broke down last week, but it was too difficult to achieve.

4-3 OT win for visiting IceCaps against Utica Comets

The St. John's IceCaps took advantage of an OT penalty against the Utica Comets to notch a 4-3 victory in Rochester, N.Y.

Olympic-sized dream: St. John's teen picked for national synchronized swimming team

A young woman from St. John's is making big waves on the national synchronized swimming scene.

'Christmas miracle' as plane makes emergency landing at Fort McMurray airport

by David Thurton

RCMP say a plane made an emergency landing in Fort McMurray Tuesday evening. The four people on board escaped without serious injuries.

Big jump at the pump: Gas prices hit highest point since July 2014

A whopper of an increase Thursday morning drove up gas prices across Newfoundland to the highest levels in two and a half years.

Driver stopped with $4,000 in fines

A St. John's man has had his driver's licence suspended after being stopped with thousands of dollars in outstanding fines.

Shoplifting complaint ends with woman being charged with uttering threats, resisting arrest

A woman is facing multiple charges after a shoplifting complaint in central St. John's.

Murder suspect Graham Veitch to undergo further psychiatric evaluation

Graham Veitch, accused of murder in the death of pharmacist David Collins, will undergo another seven-day psychiatric assessment.

20% of health spending in N.L. wasted, says doctor

by Garrett Barry

The lead of a health care advocacy group in Newfoundland and Labrador says inappropriate and unneeded testing and medicine is costing Newfoundland and Labrador millions.

Tuesday collision on Burin Peninsula sends 4 to hospital

by Garrett Barry

A two-vehicle collision on Route 220 on Tuesday morning sent four people to hospital.

A critic without a seat: Opposition parties forced to get creative on East Coast

Former minister now works full-time for Conservative leader's office to stay connected with a region that has no opposition MPs.

Alleged drunk driver accused of killing couple in Lark Harbour released to return to Alberta

by Meghan McCabe

The man accused of driving drunk and killing a husband and wife in Lark Harbour on Boxing Day has been released.

Carollers surprise cancer-stricken Logy Bay woman with emotional performance

It's enough to bring a tear to anyone's eye — about 50 people carolling outside the home of a woman who has been battling cancer for five years.

Comedy Messing with the 'dressing': What not to say to a Newfoundlander at Christmas dinner

by Angela Antle

While the bird is cooking in the oven, Mike Lynch sits back for a beer with his buddy Paul Warford and soon realizes there might be two turkeys in Nan's kitchen.

Fresh powder, fresh start as seasons begin a little early for N.L. ski resorts

by Meghan McCabe

Ski resorts are getting a slightly earlier start to the season this year, with White Hills in Clarenville partially open now and Marble Mountain in Corner Brook opening Saturday.

Team Gushue Highway extension work stalls again, province can't provide completion date

by Rob Antle

Work to complete an often-delayed major highway project across St. John's has stalled again this year, and the province can't say when the road will actually open.

$100 oil in the forecast, according to commodity investment boss

by Dan McGarvey

2017 should be a good year for recovering oil prices, according to the founder of a Calgary commodities and investment trading firm.