Paint parties bring out the creative instinct in Gander

by Melissa Tobin

The East Coast Art party, a company which teaches amateurs how to paint from beginning to end, expands across Atlantic Canada.

Watershed is 'an activist record,' says Amelia Curran

by Heather Barrett

Amelia Curran says her work as an advocate for mental health care reform, plus polarizing world politics, inspired the songs she has created on Watershed, her latest album.

Vimy at 100: Newfoundlanders lay wreaths in honour of fallen soldiers at Monchy-le-Preux

by Andrew Sampson

People in St. John’s came together on Sunday to remember the sacrifices of soldiers during the battles of Vimy Ridge and Monchy-le-Preux 100 years ago.

DFO needs to make science a priority in decision making, geography prof says

A geography professor at Memorial University says DFO needs to withstand pressure from lobbyists to adjust quotas.

Brad Gushue's rink named N.L.'s Team of the Year

Sports Newfoundland and Labrador presented its annual awards at the Sports Legends Awards Gala Saturday night in St. John's.

An unlikely oddity: Flamingo that landed in N.L. on display at The Rooms

by Andrew Sampson

On an island full of oddities, it can take a lot to make a splash. But 40 years after a pair of flamingos touched down in Newfoundland, one is still the talk of the town.

CBC NL wins RTDNA awards for Bay de Verde fire coverage, Beaumont Hamel 100th

by Lisa Gushue

The Radio Television Digital News Association gave out its 2017 Atlantic Region Awards in Dartmouth, N.S., Saturday night.

Google launches Street View for Beaumont Hamel, Vimy Ridge

Google now offers Street View imagery of Beaumont Hamel and Vimy RIdge.

God guides this N.L. band: Why the Informants are out to dispel myths about Christian rock

by Stephanie Kinsella

The frontman of a Christian rock band from Newfoundland and Labrador is making a pitch for people to do away with stereotypes that might be associated with the genre.

Students' design creates chat about need for new Corner Brook pool

by Gary Moore

Some students at the College of the North Atlantic have people talking, once again, about the need for a new pool in Corner Brook.

Team Gushue's improbable run can end in historic fashion at curling worlds

by Devin Heroux

Just five short weeks ago Brad Gushue had never captured a Brier or world championship. Should the now-veteran skip win Sunday night in Edmonton, Gushue would become the first-ever skip in the history of the game to win a world junior title, an Olympic gold medal, and a world curling title.

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Questions remain after former Belvedere orphanage goes up in smoke

by Andrew Sampson

The cause of the fire remains unknown a day after flames destroyed a historic building in St. John's.

MV Kure Harbour freed after running aground in Placentia Bay

Crews have successfully freed the bulk carrier that ran aground near Argentia, reports DFO.

'They've all got their own personalities,' says Mount Pearl ukulele builder

by Heather Barrett

Don Taylor says his ukulele-making hobby started as a result of a request from his adult daughter on the mainland.

BYOS: Bring your own shovel! Appleton man selling buried snowmobile

by Anna Delaney

An Appleton man is selling his snowmobile, but there's a catch.

Collision at busy St. John's intersection sends 2 to hospital

by Lisa Gushue

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary said one of the vehicles hit a utility pole.

RCMP investigating Corner Brook truck fire

Police are investigating a truck fire in Corner Brook that completely destroyed the vehicle.

'Bred to run, born to love': Retired racers find new homes with Greyhound Pets NL

by Maggie Gillis

Greyhound Pets NL estimates around 400 dogs have gone from the race tracks of the southern U.S. to retired life in Newfoundland and Labrador over the past 30 years.

New budget doesn't change much for province's credit situation, says ratings agency

by Ryan Cooke

While the deficit reduction is better than expected, the steps remain the same for the province to improve its credit rating, says a VP with Moody's.

Woman arrested in Corner Brook assault, male victim sustains injuries

by Lisa Gushue

Royal Newfoundland Constabulary officers were called to a Corner Brook home at 5 p.m. Friday, when they made the arrest and laid charges.

Raised in early hours of Vimy battle, cross honouring Canadians returns to France

by Nahlah Ayed

A well-travelled wooden cross marking the sacrifice of 57 Canadians in the First World War battle at Vimy Ridge has returned to France from Toronto, a rare relic that will go on display this weekend at Vimy.

Brad Gushue downs Edin to advance to men's curling worlds final

by Gregory Strong

Canada's Brad Gushue defeated Sweden's Niklas Edin 7-4 in the Page playoff 1-2 game on Friday night to advance directly to the final at the Ford World Men's Curling Championship.

Mini med school: MUN opens up medical seminars to everyone

by David Newell

If you have an interest in medicine or if you've always wanted to take a medical course, here's your chance.

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Heavy rains, flooding possible for parts of province this weekend

Warmer temperatures and a complex weather system are threatening to wreak havoc on parts of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Labrador power flowing through Quebec? That's the hope from new trade deal

by Terry Roberts

A new free trade agreement includes a commitment that N.L. engage in talks with Quebec about the potential for the free flow of electricity.

No charges as protesters leave DFO HQ after smashing window, breaking into building

by Geoff Bartlett and Ariana Kelland

Police were called Friday to a protest at Fisheries and Oceans Canada headquarters in St. John's, as angry harvesters pushed their way into the building.

Where's the report? Months after consultations, libraries waiting for plan

by Stephanie Kinsella

The 2017 Newfoundland and Labrador budget may not be as dire for libraries as the one presented last year, but advocates warn the institutions and people who work there are still in a "precarious position."

Former Belvedere orphanage in ruins after St. John's fire

by Stephanie Tobin

Firefighters are assessing next steps after a fierce fire Friday morning gutted a historic building and sent smoke billowing over St. John's.

'It's such a shock': Calvert fisherman Laurie Sullivan remembered fondly

by Mark Quinn

The southern shore community of Calvert is mourning the loss of fisherman Laurie Sullivan, who died Wednesday after he was pulled from the water near the town's wharf.

Worker dies in industrial accident at Vale in Sudbury, Ont.

Ontario's Ministry of Labour has confirmed a contract worker hurt Thursday afternoon on the Vale tailings property has died.

Man turns himself in for Sweet Convenience robbery in Happy Valley-Goose Bay

by Geoff Bartlett

A man has turned himself in to police in connection to a brazen robbery where he allegedly stole the cash register from a Happy Valley-Goose Bay convenience store.

Hope missing in 2017 budget, say opposition leaders

by Stephanie Tobin

Opposition leaders say there's one obvious thing missing in this year's budget, and that's hope for Newfoundland and Labrador.

Possible coyote spotted in Kilbride, wildlife office investigating

by Geoff Bartlett

A resident called police after seeing a brown and grey-coloured animal that might be a coyote roaming the streets.

Locked out D-J Composites workers block managers from entering offices

by Geoff Bartlett

Workers blocked 16 managers from entering the offices of aerospace manufacturer D-J Composites in Gander Friday.

Baie Verte seniors home fire: Central Health looking for housing options for residents

by Geoff Bartlett

Central Health is scrambling to find accommodations for nearly a dozen seniors displaced by a fire at a personal care home in Baie Verte Thursday evening.

Debt looms large while budget pushes problems down the road, analysts say

by Ryan Cooke

The new budget is a "reprieve" for taxpayers and politicians, but will push debt and deficit issues into the future, says financial researcher Ed Hollett.

Alderon CEO asks government to release reports on viability of Wabush Mines

by Jacob Barker

Alderon Iron Ore Corp. says the Newfoundland and Labrador government has reports which confirm Wabush Mines is no longer economical, but will not release them.

Reprieve for public libraries — at least for now

by Stephanie Tobin

The grace period for Newfoundland and Labrador's public libraries has been extended, at least while a review of the system is ongoing.

Brad Gushue clinches top spot at men's curling worlds

by Gregory Strong

Brad Gushue locked up the first seed in the playoffs and capped an undefeated round-robin at the world men's curling championship in Edmonton on Thursday.

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Video 'Is I stuck?': Woman waist-deep in snow is every Newfoundlander this spring

by Geoff Bartlett

Sometimes you just want a feed of jiggs dinner in the woods — but sometimes you fall in a hole.

CBC Investigates Former tenant 'disgusted' after finding hidden cameras in a St. John's rental home

by Jen White

A woman in St. John's was shocked to discover an elaborate system of hidden cameras in her rental house — including one in her bedroom — nearly four months after she had moved in.

New Crown attorneys, sheriff's officers added to justice system in N.L. budget

by Ariana Kelland

Three Crown attorneys will be hired to deal with new trial timelines set out by a recent Supreme Court of Canada decision.

Go figure: 13 numbers to know about Thursday's budget

by John Gushue

Reading an annual budget can be like taking a sip of water from a fire hose. We pulled out some of the pressing details.

Port au Port hardware store will rebuild after fire, says owner

by Brian McHugh

The longtime company will operate out of a warehouse and a temporary trailer and no one will be laid off.

N.L. avoids layoffs, tax hikes in stay-the-course budget

by Rob Antle

​Newfoundland and Labrador’s Liberal government has laid out a stay-the-course budget in 2017-18, rolling back some politically-damaging decisions from last year and stressing that its plan to fix the province’s fiscal problems is on track.

Man, 76, carried over huge Gander Bay snowbanks to get to ambulance

by Garrett Barry

A team of firefighters, paramedics and family had to carry the injured man about a kilometre to get to the ambulance.

Fire engulfs Baie Verte seniors home, all 11 residents safe

The Baie View Manor caught fire around 5 p.m. on Thursday, with all residents inside making it to safety.