Newfoundland history in colour: Artist turns passion for restoring old photos into a business

by Geoff Bartlett

Gerard Nash taught himself how to restore and colourize old photographs for a family tree. He now uses his passion to help customers far away.

KLM flight diverted to St. John's after pilot falls ill

by Lukas Wall

A Royal Dutch Airlines flight was diverted to St. John's International Airport Saturday evening after the pilot fell ill, with passengers and crew spending the night in the city.

Video From Land & Sea's archive: The black bears of Newfoundland

by Angela Antle

At an average of 700 lbs, our black bears could be the largest in North America and are far more predatory than previously thought.

Man found dead at scene of snowmobile accident in Jackson's Arm

Deer Lake RCMP were at the scene of a fatal single vehicle snowmobile accident in Jackson's Arm, in White Bay shortly after 1 p.m. Sunday.

Sexual assault not just a women's problem, says protest organizer following Snelgrove verdict

by Lukas Wall

Following protests in response to the not guilty verdict in Const. Doug Snelgrove's sexual assault trial, an organizer of another protest says the decision affects everyone.

From Middle Earth to Pouch Cove: Atlantic Union's new album heads Homeward

by Heather Barrett

On Atlantic Union’s third album, Homeward, band member Dan Rubin has finally revisited a song he created a half century ago during his obsession with J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit.

Wheels of justice in Labrador need to speed up to meet new standards

by Bailey White

Charges against a former Mountie accused of child luring have already been stayed because unreasonable delays.

Hazmat response teams remove outdated chlorine cylinders in St. John's

by Lisa Gushue

Hazmat crews were assembled Saturday night, following a report of a potential chemical spill on Southside Road.

Cod an option in face of looming shrimp cuts, says FFAW

by Garrett Barry

The head of the FFAW says inshore fish harvesters could start to look for options in a cod fishery as another cut to shrimp quotas looks likely.

Video Retiring Fort McMurray fire chief still plagued by guilt

by David Thurton

Darby Allen, the Fort McMurray fire chief credited with slaying one of Alberta's largest wildfires, is bidding farewell to his home and position.

'Consent is a very complex issue': Lawyer looks at Snelgrove sexual assault trial

by Meghan McCabe

As protesters in St. John's rally against a jury's not guilty verdict in RNC Const. Doug Snelgrove's sexual assault trail, lawyer Allison Conway says legal consent and moral consent are two very different things.

Oscars 2017: What you need to know for tonight's show

by Jessica Wong

They've tallied the votes, gilded the giant Oscar statues and rolled out the red carpet. Fans of film, frocks and frivolity focused on the famous turn their eyes to Hollywood tonight for the 89th annual Academy Awards. Here's what you need to know ahead of this year's show.

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Video Not guilty verdict for Doug Snelgrove leads to explicit graffiti in St. John's

by Lukas Wall

After the jury's not guilty verdict in RNC Const. Doug Snelgrove's sexual assault trial, the officer faces harsh judgement in the court of public opinion and further discipline.

Gander Special Olympian prepares for World Winter Games in Austria

by Melissa Tobin

Special Olympian Floressa Harris is one of four people from Newfoundland and Labrador representing Team Canada at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Austria in March.

In their words: The most powerful quotes from CBC's Inside the Classroom forum

by Ryan Cooke

When given the chance to speak candidly, the teachers in CBC's Inside the Classroom forum did not hold back. Here is some of what they had to say.

Video Outside with Ryan Snoddon: Learning to ski in Pippy Park

In this first segment of the series, CBC meteorologist Ryan Snoddon tries to stay vertical.

Analysis Hard, hard times again — sort of: Why a lot of N.L.'s fiscal problems are self-inflicted

by John Gushue

Newfoundland and Labrador is shedding jobs as it deals with an unprecedented debt and a sluggish economy. But it's a crisis the government should have seen coming.

Armed robbery at C.B.S. restaurant, 2 suspects flee scene

by Lisa Gushue

At 9 p.m. Friday, RNC officers and a dog unit responded to Dragon 88 on the town's main road.

Protest follows not guilty verdict in RNC officer Doug Snelgrove sexual assault trial

by Garrett Barry and Marilyn Boone

The jury deciding the fate of RNC officer Carl Douglas Snelgrove has reached a verdict of not guilty.

Video From strings to wings: Cellist builds and flies airplanes

by Heather Barrett, Zach Goudie

Theo Weber, cellist with the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra, risks his fingers in the workshop by building airplanes, but he says the real risks come at take-off time.

Video How to win your Oscars pool: Insider tips from CBC's film critic

Need some help with your Academy Awards pool? CBC film critic Eli Glasner shares a few tried and true tips to help you pick the winners.

Finishing touches: Stockwood's up for sale after decades in the family

by Garrett Barry

With a 50-year history that has seen a transition from a corner snack bar to a bakery to a convenience store, Stockwood's in St. John's has been put on sale.

Photos Wild winter weather! Audience photos of Newfoundland and Labrador, week of Feb. 20

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Rumours he had ordered 'an assassination' followed Dunphy shooting, says former premier

by Mark Quinn

Paul Davis is reiterating that he knew nothing of Don Dunphy or his controversial tweets before Dunphy was shot to death by a member of the premier's security detail.

Labrador's Curtis Barrett gets standing ovation for protecting Parliament Hill during 2014 shooting

Members of Parliament stood Friday to applaud a Labrador man who helped protect them during a 2014 shooting.

Dale Kirby flip-flop 'negatively impacts his credibility': NLTA president

by Peter Cowan

The head of the teachers' union is criticizing the backtracking of the education minister on a commitment not to remove any more teachers from the classroom.

Afraid to get back in his cab: Taxi driver traumatized by fatal crash

by Brian McHugh

Nearly a week after a snowmobile crashed into his cab, killing a 21-year-old, Jonathan Hardy can't get back behind the wheel.

Husky may sell some of its assets in N.L. offshore oil industry: sources

Canadian oil and gas producer Husky Energy Inc is weighing paring down its stakes in some of its Eastern Canadian offshore assets, people familiar with the talks told Reuters.

In through the window: String of east end St. John's break-ins under investigation

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is warning of a rash of daytime home break-ins in the east end of St. John's.

Drones expected to fly missions from Canadian naval ships within decade

by Brett Ruskin

Canadian military to put out requests for proposals for the naval drones in 2020 and a contract will be awarded sometime in 2021.

Alleged choking gesture against prosecutor means extra charges for Labrador woman

by Jacob Barker

A woman already in custody for drug trafficking is facing more charges after she allegedly made a choking gesture directed at a prosecutor.

N.L. now only province without 'culture' in department name, artists say sends wrong message

by Geoff Bartlett

News that the Newfoundland and Labrador government is eliminating the word culture from one of its departments is not going over well with local artists.

RCMP investigator compares Don Dunphy case to 'battered wife who shot husband'

by Mark Quinn

The police officer who investigated the Don Dunphy shooting compared it to a case of a battered wife shooting her husband, and says he now regrets doing that.

Richmond Cottage: Clock ticking on historic St. John's property

by Daniel MacEachern

The current owners of the St. John's heritage property will be allowed to demolish it if a buyer doesn't come forward by May 1, under an agreement reached last year between the city and property owners Wrightland Development Corporation.

Fire destroys Trepassey convenience store

Fire early Friday morning destroyed F&M; Convenience in Trepassey, on the southern tip of the Avalon Peninsula, but no one was hurt.

Wabush 3 expansion expected to put some spark back into Labrador West

by Garrett Barry

A $79-million project, which wavered between proposal and reality for months, will be going ahead — to the delight of the province's politicians.

Mi'kmaq group rallying support for Qalipu court action

by Garrett Barry and Geoff Bartlett

The Mi'kmaq First Nations Assembly of Newfoundland is looking to raise money to finance another legal challenge against the Qalipu First Nation band membership rules.

Drones expected to fly missions from Canadian naval ships within decade

by Brett Ruskin

Canadian military to put out requests for proposals for the naval drones in 2020 and a contract will be awarded sometime in 2021.

St. John's landscaping company probed for using banned pesticides without a licence

by Amy Stoodley

Green Lawn is accused of violating the Environmental Protection Act by offering pest control services without a licence between Oct. 30, 2013, and Sept. 7, 2016.

Traffic lights smashed near Avalon Mall, driver charged with impaired

A 30-year-old man is charged with impaired driving after knocking down a traffic pole with his truck on Kenmount Road at the entrance to the Avalon Mall early Friday.

Cigarettes, liquor theft leads to charges for 2 men on Burin Peninsula

Burin Peninsula RCMP have arrested two men for allegedly smashing through the front door of a store to steal cigarettes and liquor.

'Clear trends': Education task force hears complaints on inclusion, resources and more

by Ryan Cooke

Complaints about the education system have been consistent across the province, said the chairperson of the Premier's task force on education.

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RCMP Interviewer regrets saying 'you saved your life' to officer who killed Don Dunphy

by Mark Quinn

The RCMP officer who told RNC Const. Joe Smyth "you saved your life" the day after Smyth fatally shot Don Dunphy says he now regrets the statement.

Dale Kirby backs away from promise of no teacher cuts

by Peter Cowan

The minister of education is backing down from a promise that no teachers will be taken out of the classroom.

Gap store in Avalon Mall closing in April

by Garrett Barry

The Gap location in the Avalon Mall in St. John's will close on April 25, the company said Thursday.

No verdict yet in Doug Snelgrove sexual assault trial, as jury adjourns for day

The jury which is deciding the fate of a police officer accused of sexual assault has finished their first day of deliberations.

Giant snow squid takes Corner Brook man 20 hours to sculpt

It took Kirk Wiseman 20 hours to carve, sculpt and paint a snow sculpture of a squid on the front lawn of his home Philip Drive in Corner Brook.