New From engine oil to beard oil: Botwood mechanics turn a bet into a business

by Garrett Barry

Two mechanics in central Newfoundland are turning into men's grooming experts with the creation of their very own beard oil line.

'It's brutal': South coast Labrador sounds off on leg of Trans-Labrador Highway

by Jacob Barker

People travelling along the Trans-Labrador Highway on the south coast of Labrador at this time of year can find themselves axle deep in mud.

Shelter for abuse victims gets remodel, in memory of Quinn Butt

by Alyson Samson

Quinn's Place, built with money raised after the death of five-year-old Quinn Butt in Carbonear, brightens up playrooms at Iris Kirby House.

Updated Fire flattens Mother Wood Timber Mart in Happy Valley-Goose Bay

Fire Chief Brad Butler says it's a "nasty issue" to fight a fire at a building where wood and paint, as well as propane, are being stored.

Province not ruling out a public-private partnership for central Newfoundland long-term care facilities

by Chris Ensing

The provincial government said it will soon announce how it will approach building two new long-term care facilities in central Newfoundland.

You can grow your own way: St. John's man wants to start marijuana nursery

by Geoff Bartlett

A St. John's man hopes to start a business focused on helping people grow their own pot plants at home.

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Hosing down snow waste of tax dollars, Corner Brook mayor says

by Brian McHugh

Corner Brook Mayor Charles Pender used social media to ask residents to stop using water from their hoses to melt snow banks on their properties.

Cutting costs not jobs: finance officials provide details on $283 million in cuts

by Peter Cowan

Top officials are backing the finance minister's claim that government is able to cut hundreds of millions of dollars in spending this year without the need for any large- scale layoffs.

St. John's man sentenced to 5.5 years following vicious assault of neighbour

by Glenn Payette

Walter Howell was sentenced Tuesday to 5.5 years in prison after being convicted of a vicious assault.

How oilsands facilities prepare in case of another wildfire

by Kyle Bakx

With the one year anniversary of the wildfire a few weeks away and another hot summer approaching, oil and gas companies are working to improve their protection and response in case of another monumental fire.

Weaker but steadfast: Richard Gillett's hunger strike outside DFO enters 6th day

by Geoff Bartlett

Gillett says he is on a hunger strike because the state of the fishery in the province is even worse than during the 1992 cod moratorium.

Basia Bulat barrelling through Arts and Culture Centres across N.L.

The Ontario singer-songwriter says she has enjoyed great food, and has seen her first iceberg as she plays tourist before starting her tour.

Marble Mountain's free-for-all 'very successful,' despite financial loss

by Lukas Wall

Despite the financial loss, a Marble Mountain manager stands by the decision to reopen the hill and offer free skiing over the Easter weekend.

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Come From Away joins Broadway's 'million dollar club'

by Angela Antle

The musical telling the story of plane passengers stuck in Newfoundland after 9/11 grossed over $1 million in ticket sales last week.

Home buying cheaper in St. John's — unless you want a condo

Condominiums are holding their value, but other types of housing dropped in price during the first quarter of 2017, according to a real estate survey.

Video Fishing gear burned in Port au Choix protest

by Marilyn Boone

Fish harvesters from the Northern Peninsula burned crab and lobster pots Tuesday morning outside the DFO office in Port au Choix, but aren't sure their message was heard.

Video Hebron platform christened in Bull Arm, just weeks until tow to Grand Banks

by Geoff Bartlett

Government officials are in Bull Arm Tuesday morning for the official launch of the Hebron oil platform.

MUN student charged with attempted murder held for psychiatric assessment

by Mark Quinn

Masih Allahbakhshi, charged with the attempted murder of another student on a Signal Hill walking trail, is due back in court later in April.

Watchdog issues 'strong rebuke' to Department of Justice over handling of info request

by Rob Antle

​Newfoundland and Labrador’s transparency watchdog says the Department of Justice should apologize for its recent handling of an access-to-information request.

Massive iceberg on Newfoundland's Southern Shore attracts shutterbugs

by Stephanie Tobin

Traffic snarled as gawkers flood Newfoundland's Southern Shore to snap photos of an iceberg stuck in shallow waters.

N.L. court defends political dissent in case of man hospitalized involuntarily

The Newfoundland and Labrador Court of Appeal has issued a ringing defence of political dissent, in the case of a man held involuntarily at a psychiatric hospital after he sent a series of angry tweets about a police shooting.

The Third Place Cocktail Company rebrands, launches new product

by Stephanie Tobin

A St. John's-based company is expanding its brand and introducing some new products for cocktail lovers.

Closing the generation gap: Choirs recruit younger voices through bursary program

Local choirs are growing their memberships in St. John's by giving university students a financial incentive to join.

Flood fatigue: Fort Amherst Pub owner heads to new location on drier ground

After more than a year awash in problems with his downtown location, bar owner Evan Bursey is heading to Churchill Square to finally open his Fort Amherst Pub.

How an oilsands facility became a makeshift hospital during the wildfire

by Kyle Bakx

Mavis Ure describes the experience as a "crazy, crazy, crazy day" when she and her newborn twins were forced to leave the hospital as a wildfire roared toward Fort McMurray nearly a year ago.

Hot cooking oil cause of fire on Birmingham Street in St. John's

Two people were sent to hospital after a fire in a St. John's basement apartment

The Newfoundland brand: New local online retailer wants to showcase local craftspeople

by David Newell

The Newfoundland Trading Company wants to offer locally-made, high quality items.

Memorial University student charged with attempted murder

A Memorial University international student has been charged with attempted murder after an altercation with another student on a Signal Hill trail, say police.

George Whalen had dozen beer, rum prior to fatal crash, court told

by Stephanie Tobin

Jane Newhook, 83, was killed in a crash in Thornlea on July 8, 2016. In court documents, Whalen's grandson says they had a dozen beer each that day.

Police find body of missing Pouch Cove man

Police and ground search and rescue crews have found the body of a missing person in the Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove area.

Scandinavian Airlines flight leaves Goose Bay after diverted due to loss of cabin pressure

by Lukas Wall

A Scandinavian Airlines flight diverted to Goose Bay Airport after losing pressure on Sunday departed for Copenhagen, Denmark, Monday morning.

Peeling plates: Why thousands of licence plates need to be fixed

by Peter Cowan

Thousands of drivers in Newfoundland and Labrador are dealing with peeling licence plates, but the provincial government says it won't end up costing drivers to replace them.

More flour brands added to Robin Hood national flour recall

by Gail Harding

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has added more brands of flour and flour products to the national recall it issued April 12 over fears of E. coli contamination.

Signal Hill traffic detour in effect for water main replacement work

The century-old water main needed to be replaced immediately, the city said, after a break last year caused flooding and major damage to properties.

'I can see it dying down': Dog sledding on Labrador's south coast might disappear

by Katie Breen

Already once in this lifetime, dog teams have left Labrador’s south coast. Years ago, snowmobiles made their everyday use obsolete. Hobbyists brought them back. But now there’s something else threatening the future of dog racing.

Last blast of winter? You can hope: Freezing rain, wintry weather on the way

A mix of wintry conditions, including freezing rain, ice pellets and snow, can be expected across Newfoundland through Monday.

Driver ticketed for driving car partially held together with rope

A vehicle was seized after police found it was partially held together by rope during a traffic stop in St. John's on Sunday.

A year of mental health challenges after the Fort McMurray wildfire

by Kyle Bakx

One year after the Fort McMurray wildfire, Alberta oilsands companies are still working to improve the mental health of workers and their families.

First rule of beard club? Let's talk about beard club

by Stephanie Tobin

No, you don't need to have to be able to grow a beard or moustache to join this group.

Harry Hibbs to be inducted into N.S. Music Hall of Fame

by Lisa Gushue

Harry Hibbs, the late accordion player from Bell Island, will be inducted into Nova Scotia's Music Hall of Fame on April 19.

Grand Falls-Windsor Cataracts take Allan Cup

The Grand Falls-Windsor Cataracts are national champions.

Annie Proulx, Mary Walsh among lineup for Writers at Woody Point

by Stephanie Kinsella

There are big names featured in this year's lineup for the Writers at Woody Point festival, slated for August.

FISH-NL VP's hunger strike in front of DFO in St. John's enters fourth day

The vice-president of FISH-NL is entering the fourth day of his hunger strike in front of the DFO building in St. John's.

Not done yet: St. John's IceCaps secure playoff spot

by Anna Delaney

The St. John's IceCaps beat the Toronto Marlies Saturday night to secure a spot in the Calder Cup playoffs.

Calling all CFL fans: Grey Cup to make 3 N.L. stops in May

by Michael Rigler

The Grey Cup, the top prize in the Canadian Football League, is going on a tour of Newfoundland and Labrador.

The candy that creates 'Marshmallow Eyes'

by Heather Barrett

Monica Squires loves watching people sample her homemade, flavoured marshmallows, which she says are very different from marshmallows sold in bags at supermarkets.

School of Rock on the Rock: High school with fewer than 80 students holds daylong 'SchoolStock'

by Chris Ensing

Textbooks were slammed shut, book bags traded for guitars and teachers rocked out as students jammed on two stages.

Analysis Liberals' plan may be unpopular, but who's got a viable alternative?

by Peter Cowan

Opposing unpopular taxes is easy, but the Tories' tactic of telling the public they would undo everything they hate is not a viable strategy, writes Peter Cowan.