A dark controversy: Bowling championship stripped, 7-year-old DQ'd for wearing black-ish pants

by Ryan Cooke

Grayson Powell's pants were not black enough for one provincial bowling official, as the seven-year-old boy was disqualified after the game of his life.

Johnson Insurance staying put for 10 more years

by Anna Delaney

Johnson Insurance has been in the city for 130 years and will be staying, according to its chief executive.

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Snelgrove case would be a first: RNC Public Complaints Commissioner

by Glenn Payette

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Public Complaints Commission says it has never had to deal with a case like the one involving Const. Carl Douglas Snelgrove.

Alderon unshelving Kami mine plan in Labrador West

by Jacob Barker

Alderon is rebooting its plans for an iron ore mine in Labrador West at a time when prices for the commodity are at a high.

Spaniard's Bay releases fire department review that says harassment, bullying claims unfounded

by Geoff Bartlett

The report into last year's controversy involving the Spaniard's Bay volunteer fire department has been made publicly available.

Labrador fisherman's lawyers fight to keep his agreement with fish processor

by Paul Withers

A lawyer for a Labrador snow crab fisherman who had his fishing licence stripped by the federal minister of fisheries said the minister had no authority to do so.

Uprooted: Why are so many Labrador children in foster care in rural Newfoundland?

A large number of Indigenous children from Labrador are being fostered in Newfoundland. There are economic and social benefits to this, but it doesn't solve the underlying problem, writes Terry Roberts.

Moving Crown lands office to Corner Brook 'makes no sense,' says NAPE

The Newfoundland and Labrador government's announcement it will be moving the Crowns lands branch office to the west coast makes no sense, according to NAPE.

Live blog Crisis averted at Dunphy inquiry after confrontation between judge and RNC lawyer

by Mark Quinn

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary agreed to nix a controversial application after Judge Leo Barry blasted the police force about whether it was trying to derail the inquiry.

More than words: Artists applaud backtrack on removing culture from department name

by Geoff Bartlett

The decision to put the word culture back in one of the Newfoundland and Labrador government's department names is being applauded by local artists.

Mischief charge laid over Come by Chance oil refinery explosion

A Carbonear man, 40, has been charged in relation to the explosion in October 2016.

Make HIV testing easier in Atlantic Canada with new insti-kits, professor advises

by Pat Martel

Jacqueline Gahagan, interim director of the School of Health and Human Performance at Dalhousie, says there are new kits that will make HIV testing faster and easier that she'd like to see available in Atlantic Canadian pharmacies.

Legal challenge threatening autonomy of inshore fishery opens today

by Paul Withers

The Federal Court of Canada began hearing a test case Tuesday in Ottawa that could overturn a decades-old policy that prevents a corporate takeover of inshore fishing licences in Atlantic Canada.

It's time to change sexual assault trials in the criminal justice system, says retired judge

by Stephanie Tobin

A former Ontario Superior Court judge says it's time to make some changes to the criminal justice system in Canada.

No evidence of accident after report of snowmobile or ATV through ice

Police and search and rescue crews found no evidence of an accident, after receiving a call of a machine possibly going through ice in western Newfoundland.

Hopedale providing 10 SPOT trackers to residents, free of charge

by Geoff Bartlett

A new initiative along the Labrador coast offers people a useful piece of technology before they venture out into the woods and barrens.

One of the last: St. Lewis boat builder to retire from trade at 71

by Katie Breen

Melvin Curl, 71, intends to retire from five decades of boat building after one final project this summer.

Apple of their eye: Cider business sprouting in Milton

by David Newell

When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. But when you have barrels of apples, you make something else.

Judge from N.L. hearing Labrador man's appeal that could change fishery future

by Paul Withers

A judge from Newfoundland and Labrador is hearing a pivotal legal challenge that could overturn limits on corporate control of Atlantic Canada's inshore fishery.

It only looks like blood: Red marks on caribou a tracking device

by Brian McHugh

Pictures of caribou on Newfoundland's west coast show what looks like bullet wounds, but wildlife officers say it's not what it seems.

Demonstrator thanks female RNC officer after protest against Const. Doug Snelgrove

Amid calls to fire Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Const. Doug Snelgrove, one protester outside RNC headquarters found some common ground with a female police officer.

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Video St. John's powerlifter hopes to raise the bar at international competition

by Jeremy Eaton

Unlike most people, Maria Htee looks quite comfortable lifting 170 kilograms.

'It's not a good news story': Snow crab stock drops 40 per cent

by Anna Delaney

What was once the world's largest snow crab fishery, is now seeing substantial decline.

Flawed T4s latest problem for coast guard workers pained by Phoenix payroll

A coast guard worker says tax time is stressful for public service employees who've been dealing with payroll mistakes for months.

14-year-old St. John's boy sought; teen missing since Friday

Robert Noftall, 14, is missing from the St. John's area.

Gordie Bishop guilty of dragging cop with car after pub break-in

Gordie Bishop, a man accused of dragging a Royal Newfoundland Constabulary officer with his car, was found guilty Monday in St. John's.

'We don't care how much he cried': Hell no Snelgrove! protest outside RNC headquarters

by Stephanie Tobin

Chants of "fire his ass" could be heard outside the St. John's headquarters of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary on Monday, as a group gathered to protest Const. Doug Snelgrove.

Autopsy found nothing inconsistent with Joe Smyth account of Dunphy shooting

by Mark Quinn

The forensic pathologist who examined Don Dunphy's body after he was fatally shot said the evidence he collected supported Const. Joe Smyth's account of what happened.

Weather Lightning and thunder in February!?: Ryan Snoddon is ready to rumble

by Ryan Snoddon

Did you see the lightning or hear the thunder last night? Ryan Snoddon says a few rumbles at this time of year are not as rare as you'd think.

Putting the Culture back in department name, says Christopher Mitchelmore

The Newfoundland and Labrador government is putting the word "culture" back in the name of the department that manages the portfolio, just a few days after cutting it out.

Snelgrove verdict: Andrew Parsons says he has duty to ensure confidence in justice system

by Geoff Bartlett

Newfoundland and Labrador's justice minister said he stands by his tweet regarding people's reaction to the outcome in the trial of Const. Doug Snelgrove.

Wanda Ash found guilty of manslaughter in 2013 death of Jason Skinner

A woman who had been charged with first-degree murder in the April 2013 death of a Grand Falls-Windsor man has been found guilty of manslaughter.

Liberals propose dialing back new MHA pensions, could save $5.2 million

by Geoff Bartlett and Peter Cowan

Newfoundland and Labrador's legislature could once again make a change to the pension plans of newly-elected MHAs, with the governing Liberals pitching a plan that could see incoming politicians earn less in the long run.

Stolen tractor used to smash through St. John's bar

by Geoff Bartlett

Police in St. John's are investigating a brazen robbery in the city early Sunday morning.

Snowmobile fire prompts warning from parents of 7-year-old boy

by Meghan McCabe

A 7-year-old boy is getting over the shock of a scary snowmobile incident on Newfoundland's Northern Peninsula, says his dad Perry Sturge.

5 people on Norcon Galatea ferry rescued off Brunette Island

A Cormorant helicopter was sent to rescue five people on the Norcon Galatea, which was adrift off Newfoundland on Sunday.

Complaint process for Doug Snelgrove underway after not guilty verdict

Chief Bill Janes says the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary will continue to support victims.

Video No rest for the wicket: How cricket can cure winter blues

by Jeremy Eaton

With winter comes snow shovels, sore backs and short days, but to combat that cricket players in St. John's picked up wickets, bats and balls for winter league play.

House of Assembly to reopen today as spring budget nears

Newfoundland and Labrador's legislature will reopen for the spring sitting today.

Witnesses stop armed robbery suspect, until police arrive

Police in St. John's arrested and charged a man for armed robbery, after he was caught by witnesses on Monday.

Drunk man steals beer and tries to drive away, police say

An intoxicated man who allegedly stole beer from a St. John's store and tried to drive away was arrested early Monday morning.

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.

Student smart devices find a new place to dwell: The cellphone hotel

by Maggie Gillis

Students at O'Donel High School must stash their device in a "cellphone hotel" during class, and so far, it's a success.

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.

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.

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.

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.