DNA test claiming woman is member of extinct Beothuk First Nation called bogus

by Chris O'Neill-Yates

A North Carolina woman says DNA testing has revealed that she is Beothuk, a descendant of an Indigenous people from Newfoundland whose last known member died in 1829.

Video Comedian Trent McClellan embraces the concept of 'alternative facts'

by Angela Antle

Newfoundland comedian Trent McClellan muses about alternative facts, particularly as Donald Trump finishes his first week in the Oval Office.

Bringing the field into the classroom: How farmers are working with N.L. schools

by Melissa Tobin

A group educating kids about the facts of farming is blossoming across Newfoundland and Labrador.

CBC crew hits pothole, gets flat tire while gathering video of pothole problem

by Meghan McCabe

Potholes are destroying tires on a number of busy thoroughfares in the St. John's and Mount Pearl areas — even a CBC crew was taken out of commission by one.

East Coast MMA star Gavin Tucker to debut at UFC's Halifax show

by Jon Tattrie

Halifax’s revamped UFC card next month features the debut of a local champion, two new heavyweights, a former welterweight champion and the younger brother of one of Canada’s top MMA trainers.

Driver 'shaken' after he and girlfriend forced into ditch

by Garrett Barry

Taylor Roberts says he and his girlfriend are miraculously OK, despite his car being run into a ditch during an apparent hit and run Thursday night.

Struggling HMV Canada goes into receivership

An Ontario Superior Court of Justice approved an application to place HMV Canada Inc. into receivership on Friday.

Dunphy stopped and released by police without incident years before fatal shooting, RCMP officer recounts

by Mark Quinn

A police officer who arrested Don Dunphy in 2012 testified about his incident-free encounter with the man who would later die in a confrontation with an RNC officer.

Suspect cuts through back wall to steal 5,800 pills from Flower's Cove pharmacy

by Garrett Barry

A suspect stole thousands of pills from a Flower's Cove pharmacy on Thursday night, after cutting a hole in the back wall of the building.

Gordon Pinsent recovering, writing again after surgeries

by Victoria Ahearn

Newfoundland and Labrador acting legend Gordon Pinsent is trying to make up for time he feels he lost due to health issues.

'Don't have any regrets': Mother, stepfather found not guilty of unlawfully confining daughter, 13

by Glenn Payette

The couple believed the teenager was on Oxycontin and going downtown to buy drugs, so they prevented her from leaving.

Video Game of Thrones star Jason Mamoa shows off axe-throwing skills on Jimmy Kimmel Live

by Geoff Bartlett

Frontier star has taken his tomahawk-hurling skills from the foggy streets of St. John's to the bright lights of L.A.

Missing Labrador City teen found safe

Police say a Labrador City teenager who went missing Friday has been found.

Missing N.S. man last seen on ferry to Newfoundland

by Garrett Barry

Police have been unable to locate Christopher Zinck, 59, since his Marine Atlantic ferry landed in Port aux Basques.

Module city: Alt hotel installing pre-made rooms, set for spring opening

The construction of a new hotel in downtown St. John's is about to look more like a Lego project.

Former Liberal MHA recruited to senior role in natural resources department

Perry Canning, who represented Labrador West in the House of Assembly in the 1990s, has a new senior job in the Liberal government.

Labrador whistleblower, facing deportation order, returns to Philippines

by Chris Ensing

​A man whose complaint started a Canada Border Services Agency investigation into alleged violations of the Temporary Foreign Workers Program in Labrador City has left the country, according to a migrant worker activist group.

Alleged Milltown-Head of Bay d'Espoir arsonist to undergo psychiatric assessment

by Chris Ensing

The man police allege deliberately set the Milltown-Head of Bay d'Espoir school, town hall and RCMP detachment on fire is being sent to St. John's for a psychiatric assessment.

Milltown students' book bags packed by goodwill in Grand Falls-Windsor

by Chris Ensing

School supply drive in Grand Falls-Windsor restocks what was lost in Milltown fire in a matter of hours.

Atlantic Liberal leaders announce pilot programs for immigration, business growth

by Paul Withers

The Liberal premiers of three of the four Atlantic provinces gathered Friday morning in Wolfville, N.S., with federal regional ministers in the Trudeau government.

'A man of his word': fellow businessman honours Ches Penney

by Meghan McCabe

Ches Penney died Thursday night surrounded by his family. Fellow businessman Fraser Edison says Penney was a kind, self-made man who always kept his word.

Snowfall warning closes some schools in western, central Newfoundland

Some schools in central and eastern Newfoundland are reopening, while others are staying closed through Friday, as Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning.

'It's frustrating': Break-ins on the rise in downtown Corner Brook

by Brian McHugh

Downtown Corner Brook businesses have seen numerous break-ins over the past few months leaving owners frustrated. The local business association is asking police to increase enforcement.

U.S. company's refusal to supply oil spill dispersant samples 'cannot endure': DFO

by Paul Withers

Canada's fisheries minister is pushing back against a U.S. company that is refusing to let Canadian researchers test its oil spill dispersant, calling the situation "not sustainable."

Call about 'suspicious person' wearing a mask leads to teen's arrest

Police in St. John's arrested an 18-year-old, after responding to a call about a suspicious person wearing a ski mask.

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Costco confirms move to Galway, staff say could happen in November

by Marilyn Boone

Costco confirmed Thursday that its St. John's warehouse will relocate from Stavanger Drive to the city's west end and many customers say that's a good move.

Labrador whistleblower's 'heart is broken,' faces deportation

by Chris Ensing

A temporary foreign worker whose complaint started a federal investigation is now facing deportation, according to an activist group.

Businessman Ches Penney dies at 84

by Garrett Barry

A spokesperson for the Penney Group of Companies has confirmed that Ches Penney died Thursday, surrounded by his family.

Amalgamation could secure future for Labrador West towns, says MHA

by Jacob Barker

Labrador West MHA Graham Letto told the CBC he understands the communities are working towards amalgamation.

Labrador flag could fly permanently at St. John's City Hall

by Garrett Barry

City councillors are set to consider whether the Labrador flag should fly permanently over city hall in St. John's.

Glovertown looking at better animal control following dog attack

by Geoff Bartlett

The mayor of Glovertown said council is looking for options to deal with animal control following an incident two weeks ago where a dog was mauled to death.

Video Hometown high-roller: Poker pro Mike Watson shows his hand

by Zach Goudie

Like many young professionals at the top of their fields, Mike Watson takes his job seriously. Unlike others, he works at a poker table.

Emotional concert raises thousands for school sneakers in Milltown

by David Newell

Kaci Organ was among the performers at a concert in Milltown this week to raise money for school sneakers lost when Bay d'Espoir Academy burned.

Police release photos of break in at St. John's store

by Garrett Barry

Two thieves smashed through a glass window at a St. John's business in December and stole athletic apparel from the store, police say.

Woman knocked over near cathedral in downtown assault

by Garrett Barry

Police are looking for the public's help in a December assault, where an unknown man reportedly knocked down a woman in the area of a cathedral in St. John's.

Former chair of Labrador-Grenfell Health blames 'cheap politics' for his resignation

by Terry Roberts

The longtime chair of the Labrador-Grenfell Health board of directors has resigned following what he says was a series of snubs by the provincial health department in recent weeks.

RCMP officer phoned cop who shot Don Dunphy to 'comfort' him during shooting investigation

by Mark Quinn

An RCMP officer who was one of the first at the scene of the police-shooting death in Mitchells Brook said he called the RNC officer who shot Don Dunphy to 'see how he was doing' just days after the incident while the RCMP was investing the death.

'It wasn't me that night': Man who stabbed woman, himself in drug-fuelled rage sentenced

by Ariana Kelland

A man who injected drugs into his neck before stabbing a house guest and himself last June says he's sorry and he hopes to live a drug-free life.

MOB mom: Woman launches anti-bullying group after son hit at school

by Geoff Bartlett

A Portugal Cove-St. Philip's mother has launched a campaign to try and get the province's school district to change the current policy on bullying.

CBC Investigates $10M in 'currently critical' work needed at Waterford Hospital, documents reveal

by Daniel MacEachern

Nearly two years after $10-million backlog of critical repairs identified, very little of the highest-priority work has been done, according to documents obtained by CBC News.

Icy, soggy weather envelops Newfoundland

by Stephanie Tobin and Garrett Barry

Many parts of the island were doused with rain and freezing rain, while Labrador braced for a fresh load of snow.

Taxi driver charged with B&E; to hear verdict March 16

by Rob Antle

The Crown and defence have made their final submissions in the trial of a St. John’s taxi driver charged with an on-the-job break and enter last year.

Marine Atlantic rates going up in April

Passenger and vehicle fares with Marine Atlantic will be going up by 2.6 per cent in April, the company announced Thursday.

Logy Bay mom says Kelloway busing took advantage of trusting parents, put kids at risk

A mother of three said she no longer trusts the school bus system after the company transporting her kids was charged with displaying fake inspection certificates.

$3.5M refit planned for 49-year-old ferry out of service since 2015

by Rob Antle

The province is going ahead with millions of dollars worth of repairs to get a ferry built in 1968 back in the water.

Video Armed robbery at Canadian Tire gas bar under investigation

Police are investigating an armed robbery at a gas bar in St. John's Wednesday night.

Canadian researchers denied samples of oil spill dispersant by U.S. company

by Paul Withers

Canada's Department of Fisheries and Oceans says it will try again to secure samples of an oil spill dispersant for testing by government-funded researchers after the American manufacturer refused two requests in 2016.

Water Street 'big dig' ditched for trenchless method: Here's how it will work

by Geoff Bartlett

The City of St. John's has abandoned plans to dig up Water Street to replace the aging pipes underneath in favour of a trenchless approach — but how exactly will that work?

3rd straight drop at the pump as gas prices slide again

The cost of filling up a tank of gasoline got a little cheaper Thursday, as the fuels regulator ordered retailers to lower their maximum prices.