Communication breakdown: Regional director says DFO could do better job getting message out

by Daniel MacEachern

A regional director with Fisheries and Oceans says the federal department should think about ways it communicate its messages — and science — better to fishermen.

Jesse William Lewis, 19, of Avondale facing 11 charges after man shot in leg

by Dan MacEachern, Lisa Gushue

Four people were taken into police custody following a shooting and car chase, after a man was shot in Avondale on Friday.

Video Outside with Ryan Snoddon: Ziplining in Petty Harbour

Take flight over the stunning hillsides of Petty Harbour with our favourite meteorologist, in the latest instalment of our series on great outdoor adventures.

Stuck underwater in upside-down truck: Rescuer says Codroy Valley turn a death-trap

by Stephanie Tobin

A woman from Codroy Valley says more warning signs and lights are needed for drivers who don't know the area and aren't prepared for a 90-degree turn onto a bridge.

Speak plain English: Scientists can do better job talking to fishermen, MUN prof says

by Stephanie Kinsella

What we have here is a failure to communicate, according to one MUN academic on the divide between N.L. fishermen and DFO scientists.

A Nunavut first: Inuk lawyer sponsors another Inuk lawyer, originally from Labrador, for the bar

by Sara Frizzell

Violet Ford became Canada's first female Inuk lawyer over 20 years ago. Former premier Paul Okalik sponsored her call to the bar in Nunavut Friday.

The Math Missus: Gaming the game shows

by Sarah Smellie

In today's lesson, Sarah Smellie reveals the math that underlies TV game shows, and how to better your odds of winning the big prize.

Miss Vickie's recalls jalapeno-flavoured chips due to salmonella risk

Miss Vickie’s is voluntarily recalling its jalapeno-flavoured, kettle-cooked potato chips due to the potential presence of salmonella in a seasoning used in the product.

This guy loves hockey so much he travels to another province to play

A Nova Scotia man says a Newfoundland league has allowed him to keep playing competitive, high-level hockey — even if that means travelling back and forth between the two provinces 20 times a season.

Feature Happy Earth Day! Our home, seen from space

Today we celebrate Earth Day with a few pictures of our 'Blue Marble' as seen from space.

Live Blog Get your weekend off to a great start with the CBC N.L. live blog

Don't miss a single update from CBC journalists across Newfoundland and Labrador

Video MUN prof inspires robots on new episode of Doctor Who

by Ariana Kelland

A swarm of tiny robots that'll be featured in Saturday night's episode of Doctor Who is named after a professor at Memorial University.

Restaurant employees locked out in Labrador West, owners AWOL

by Jacob Barker

The doors to two franchise restaurants in Labrador City have been closed for more than a week. Staff say they did not get any notice.

Richard Gillett supporters block DFO exit as workers try to leave

The blockade delayed departures by about 90 minutes, as DFO staff lined up to get through, one vehicle at a time.

Husky Energy hiring construction manager for White Rose work in Argentia

by Marilyn Boone

There are signs that another major construction project is moving ahead for Newfoundland and Labrador's oil industry.

Driver walks away from serious crash near Port aux Basques

by Colleen Connors

A transport truck driver managed to walk to an awaiting ambulance after driving over a guard rail and crashing into the woods outside Port aux Basques Friday.

IceCaps launch last St. John's playoff run on Friday

The St. John's IceCaps will take to the ice for Game 1 of the team's first-round series against the Syracuse Crunch Friday night at Mile One.

Having a baby? Gander can't deliver for next 4-6 weeks

Central Health is once again diverting pregnant women to the hospital in Grand Falls-Windsor because of a staff shortage at the Gander hospital.

Hound found: Deer Lake-bound dog located after WestJet error

by Dave Beatty

After a long, strange plane trip that began in Halifax and should have ended in Newfoundland, Terri Pittman has finally found her lost labradoodle Cooper — near Hamilton International Airport.

Q&A;: Supreme Court of Canada's Churchill Falls review — what it means, next steps

by Stephanie Kinsella

Ron Penney, a lawyer and also N.L.'s former deputy minister of justice and city manager for St. John's, breaks down what the Supreme Court of Canada review of the Churchill Falls deal means, its potential and next steps.

PETA's anti-commercial sealing videos 'devastating' to Inuit, critic says

One of the most prominent Inuit sealing advocates says a new anti-commercial sealing video from PETA continues “devastating” negative stereotypes against the industry.

Cuts draw blood: 3 mobile donor clinics shutting down

by Peter Cowan

Canadian Blood Services says it will stop collecting blood in Torbay, Mount Pearl and the Goulds neighbourhood of St. John's.

No 'playing politics': MP says he did not disrespect hunger-striking fisherman

by Garrett Barry

Newfoundland MP Scott Simms is denying accusations by FISH-NL's Ryan Cleary that he is "playing politics" with the life of a hunger-striking fisherman.

'It is a very damning report': Minister Gerry Byrne reacts to child youth advocate criticism

Liberal MHA Gerry Byrne calls newly released child advocate report about the removal of children from an immigrant family troubling, but informed.

As It Happens $140K Titanic submarine tours off Newfoundland coast 'not a luxury trip,' says CEO

A private company will start bringing people on $140,000 submarine excursions to the wreck of the Titanic off the coast of Newfoundland next spring — but the CEO of OceanGate insists it's no luxury vacation.

Changing sea ice bad omen for province's polar bears: professor

An international expert on polar bears says it's only a matter of time before the Davis Strait polar bear population begins to decline.

Ultramar gas bar in St. John's held up in armed robbery

Police are looking for two suspects responsible for an armed robbery in St. John's early Friday morning.

Avoid a horrific holiday with travel tips for a better trip

by Jeremy Eaton

A quick check of social media and you'll see a flood of profile pictures of smiles in the sun and sand.

Live Blog Follow Friday's breaking news, traffic, weather and other updates

Don't miss a single update from CBC journalists across Newfoundland and Labrador.

Mountie ordered to stand trial again for sexual assault, other charges

by Glenn Payette

RCMP Cpl. Steven Blackmore was a very happy man when he was found not guilty on 10 charges in June 2014, but now he is headed back to court.

Show us the money: Manolis L group questions federal funds for cleanup

by Stephanie Kinsella

An advocacy group is worried time is running out to remove the oil from the submerged Manolis L, if the federal government doesn't soon ante up the cash.

Burning waste at Muskrat Falls blasted by Happy Valley-Goose Bay council

by Jacob Barker

Happy Valley-Goose Bay town council says waste that is currently being burned at the Muskrat Falls site by Nalcor is bad for the environment and should be diverted to the town's landfill instead

'It's breaking my heart': Richard Gillett's father among fishermen supporting hunger striker

by Marilyn Boone, Stephanie Tobin

Fishermen set up camp outside the Department of Fisheries and Oceans office in St. John's Thursday morning for another protest to support hunger striker Richard Gillett.

St. John's rolls out red carpet to celebrate Team Gushue's historic run

by Devin Heroux

Curling fans in St. John's got what they wanted Wednesday night: Brad Gushue, Mark Nichols, Brett Gallant, Geoff Walker walked into the room, basking in the glow of returning to the club it all started in, now crowned Brier and world champions.

Small tuition increase wouldn't be the worst thing, says MUN student

by Stephanie Tobin

Maintaining a university requires revenue, and a small increase would still make MUN the lowest tuition in Canada, says Matthew Drover.

Iced in? Fly out: Labrador man charters plane after Apollo ferry stranded

by Stephanie Kinsella

From sea to sky — MV Apollo stranded passengers decided not to wait for a thaw.

Woman seriously assaulted in Springdale Street home where January shooting took place

The serious assault happened in the same home where, just months earlier, a shooting took place that led to attempted murder charges.

Supreme Court of Canada to review 1969 Churchill Falls energy deal

The Supreme Court of Canada says it will review the 1969 Churchill Falls energy deal that has been highly profitable for Hydro-Quebec, but much less so for Newfoundland and Labrador.

Apartments temporarily evacuated after stabbing, standoff in St. John's

A man is facing charges after an apparent stabbing and then a short standoff at an apartment building in the west end of St. John's early Thursday.

Homes evacuated in Monroe Street fire, pets rescued

Firefighters responded to the scene of a house fire on Monroe Street in downtown St. John's Thursday morning.

'Traumatic' removal of children from immigrant family's home exposed flaws in social services, advocate says

by Mark Quinn

A case where police and social workers had to force their way into a home to remove children highlights problems with Newfoundland and Labrador's social services system, according to the province's Child and Youth advocate.

Snow, freezing rain warning for Avalon Peninsula to set up the weekend

Winter is hanging on, as Environment Canada is forecasting snow and has a freezing rain warning in effect for overnight into Friday. Get ready for a messy commute.

Women's shelter in Rigolet to open round-the-clock

by Bailey White

The women's shelter in Rigolet is only open from Thursday to Sunday. When the weekend is over, women have to find somewhere else to go. But that's about to change. Staff at Kirkina house are getting ready to keep the doors open 24/7.

Suspect who woman tried to blame for robbery was in HMP at the time

The RNC says the woman is being charged with public mischief for misleading a police investigation.

Small dip at the pumps as gas prices adjusted for Thursday

That means the most you'll pay in the metro St. John's area is $1.39. For southern Labrador, in Lodge Bay and Cartwright areas, that price is $1.56.

Berries before buds: farmer focuses on fruit, passes on pot

by Stephanie Kinsella

A farmer in Portugal Cove-St. Philips says the red tape to grow medicinal marijuana has him turning his green thumb to the fresh fruit and vegetable market instead.

'The gloves are off': Whitbourne mayor slams revised composting facility plan

by Stephanie Kinsella

The revised proposal for a facility near Whitbourne that would compost carcasses, manure and fish offal are doing nothing to quell criticism from residents and the town's mayor.

Trapped in Twillingate: Iced-in crab fishermen need compensation, FFAW says

by Garrett Barry

Six fishing boats heading to the crab grounds off of Newfoundland are being held up by ice off of Twillingate's Harbour.

Professional ballerinas teach Corner Brook kids to pirouette, plié

by Colleen Connors

Members of Ballet Jorgen spend their time off the stage teaching children the basics of ballet. The professional company is touring the province this month with their production of Swan Lake.

Buy a book, build a library: fundraising to bring books to Black Tickle

by Cherie Wheeler

A Corner Brook woman teaching in Black Tickle, Labrador wants to bring in more books for the avid readers in the small K-12 school.