New Under the lights: Nighttime roadwork to be tested this summer

The Newfoundland and Labrador government will try paving after dark this summer in an effort to ease traffic congestion caused by work on busy roads.

New Jocelyn Perry new president, CEO of Newfoundland Power

Effective June 1, 2017, Jocelyn Perry will be the president and chief execuitve officer of Newfoundland Power.

New Buy shoes, win $1M: St. John's couple walks away with Lotto 649 jackpot

by Anna Delaney

A couple from St. John's won $1 million on April 29 after buying the winning ticket at a Marie's Mini Mart.

Former Liberal party VP lands job as director with N.L. health department

by Terry Roberts

The former vice-president of the Newfoundland and Labrador Liberal Party and co-chair for the party's successful 2015 election campaign has landed a senior position with the public service.

New 'It's disturbing': Black bear shot after den fire in Labrador very unusual, wildlife official says

The Department of Fisheries and Land Resources is invetsigationg an incident from December 2016 where a black bear was shot after it was forced out of its den due to it being set on fire.

One last taste of winter? Happy Valley-Goose Bay wakes up to heavy snowfall

by Jacob Barker

Deja-vu all over again in Happy Valley-Goose Bay Wednesday as residents woke up to wintery conditions.

'Frogs' spotted on St. John's airport runway a mystery, given time of year

by Geoff Bartlett

A recent incident at St. John's International Airport, where frogs were spotted on the runway during a landing, has a local wildlife educator scratching his head.

New Jocelyn Perry new president, CEO of Newfoundland Power

Effective June 1, 2017, Jocelyn Perry will be the president and chief execuitve officer of Newfoundland Power.

NLC recalls Bombay Sapphire gin with 77 per cent alcohol content

by Geoff Bartlett

The Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation is recalling a batch of Bombay Sapphire gin after it was discovered that the bottles contained booze that was 77 per cent alcohol.

Police charge 16-year-old after high speed chase, crash in Mount Pearl

by Geoff Bartlett

A 16-year-old boy is facing several charges after he led police on a chase through Mount Pearl Wednesday morning before crashing into another vehicle.

The missing children of Canada's East Coast: Census shows rapidly greying region

by Brett Bundale

Nova Scotia's Maitland District Elementary once bustled with activity, but today its boarded-up husk is a symbol of a relentless exodus from Atlantic Canada made plain again Wednesday by the latest census numbers from Statistics Canada.

St. John's Pride welcomes back police for parade, defends RNC handling of controversies

by Ryan Cooke

The Pride committee in St. John's has reversed course and invited uniformed police officers to march in the city's Pride parade this July.

Missing 26-year-old from Happy Valley-Goose Bay found safe

by Geoff Bartlett

Police in Happy Valley-Goose Bay thanked the public for their assistance, shares and retweets on social media.

Money isn't MUN's only problem: infrastructure woes reveal safety concerns

by Cec Haire

Memorial University's infrastructure is aging and deteriorating and will cost in the range of half a billion dollars to repair.

'We're still here': Alleged marijuana dispensary remains open, employees still without charges

by Ryan Cooke

Four months after a police raid, an alleged marijuana dispensary in St. John's is still operating and its employees have yet to be charged with any criminal offence.

Office of the Chief Medical Examiner takes budget cut as external review continues

by Ariana Kelland

Newfoundland and Labrador's Office of the Chief Medical Examiner took a 15-per-cent cut to its salary allocation in this year's budget, despite early indications from an external review that the office is understaffed.

Weather Storm Centre: Latest Labrador closures, cancellations and delays

Get the latest updates on closures and cancellation from our Labrador Storm Centre.

Hour wait for ambulance: People 'are going to die,' say Happy Valley-Goose Bay families

by Katie Breen

You can drive from one end of Happy Valley Goose-Bay to the other in about 15 minutes but there are reports of ambulances taking quadruple that amount of time to respond to emergencies.

Man bitten by dog in not so warm welcome to neighbourhood

by Glenn Payette

A St. John's man says he didn't get the greeting he expected when he was introduced to a neighbour's dog.

5 months later, compensation stalled for driver who hit Birchy Narrows pothole

by Geoff Bartlett

A Clarenville woman says her compensation claim has gone nowhere after her car was badly damaged by a pothole in western Newfoundland late last year.

Live Blog Wade into Wednesday with breaking news, traffic, weather and more updates

Get the latest news from CBC journalists across Newfoundland and Labrador to start off your day right.

Prepping for fentanyl at HMP after near-fatal overdose

by Ariana Kelland

Correctional officers at Her Majesty's Penitentiary will begin training on how to use naloxone next week and will be soon be equipped with protective gear, after staff saved an inmate's life late last month.

Young fans tackle Ottawa Redblacks players in Corner Brook

Young football fans on the province's west coast had the opportunity to practice drills and race players from the Ottawa Redblacks in Corner Brook Tuesday.

$700 suppers show MUN has an 'entitlement problem,' says advanced education minister

by Mark Quinn

Gerry Byrne fired off another zinger Tuesday in the ongoing back-and-forth between government and MUN.

'Sobering' findings in first-ever count of homeless population in St. John's

by Jen White

Everyone Counts: St. John's Homeless Point-in-Time Count 2016 is a snapshot of those who experienced homelessness on a single day in the city.

Bern Coffey debacle damaged integrity of public service, says former top bureaucrat

by Terry Roberts

A former top civil servant in Newfoundland and Labrador says the controversy involving Bern Coffey has damaged the integrity of the public service and spotlights the need for strong conflict of interest rules.

Makkovik mayor suspended for alleged 'harassing comments'

The leader of an Inuit town on the Labrador coast has been suspended for a week without pay after a woman accused him of making harassing comments during a phone call.

Bear shot dead when forced out of burning den in Labrador, officials say

Wildlife enforcement officials say a black bear was illegally killed, after escaping from its den which had been set on fire.

Search and Rescue squadron given 'Freedom of the City' in Gander

by Garrett Barry

The 103 Search and Rescue Squadron has provided an identity to the town of Gander during their 40 years of operation, according to an onlooker at Tuesday's parade.

I am the walrus: Unusual visitor pops up on Newfoundland's Northern Peninsula

by Maggie Gillis

Whales and seals are a common sight in the waters off St. Lunaire-Griquet, but spotting a walrus was a first for many in the area.

St. John's too costly, N.L. Liberals shelve plans for 2017 annual meeting

by Terry Roberts

The president of the Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador says the high cost of staging a convention in St. John's is the reason why plans have been shelved to host the party's annual general meeting in the capital city this fall.

'Sobering' findings in first-ever count of homeless population in St. John's

by Jen White

Everyone Counts: St. John's Homeless Point-in-Time Count 2016 is a snapshot of those who experienced homelessness on a single day in the city.

Heritage foundation looks to stop loss of more buildings like Richmond Cottage

by Geoff Bartlett

The executive director of the province's heritage foundation says it's time to look at more proactive ways to save historic properties.

'Move over' law doesn't go far enough to address speed, says firefighter group

by Geoff Bartlett

Newfoundland and Labrador's firefighters association wants to modify the current move over law to make roads and highways safer for their members.

Video 'Beyond incredible:' Canada's Come From Away lands 7 Tony nods

by Jessica Wong

Canadian hit Come From Away has landed seven nods for Broadway's biggest honour as the 2017 Tony Award nominations were revealed in New York City this morning.

Inmate at HMP saved from overdose by nurse, correctional officers

by Ariana Kelland

An inmate serving a weekend sentence at Her Majesty's Penitentiary overdosed on April 22 and was revived by a nurse with naloxone.

Old, young, RDF, sun — doesn't matter, wear those shades

by Stephanie Kinsella

Jeepers, creepers, protect those peepers.

Labrador researchers told to use 'humility' when in Indigenous communities

by Jacob Barker

Indigenous leaders used the Labrador Research Forum to talk about how research has harmed their communities in the past and how it can be used in the future to advance reconciliation.

Does it ever end? Rain, snow, then freezing rain on the way

Most of Newfoundland can expected a mix of cold, wintry weather tonight and into Wednesday morning.

'Just wait and see': Glenwood homeowners keep cool in face of flooding

by Garrett Barry

Homeowners not quite worried yet — but flooding on the Gander River is pushing water around two homes in Glenwood, in Central Newfoundland.

'Sad day for built heritage': Richmond Cottage set for demolition

by Meghan McCabe

The historic Richmond Cottage in west end St. John's is slated for demolition now that the city's one year reprieve to find a new buyer is up.

Coffey break: top N.L. bureaucrat's position became 'untenable,' premier says

by Rob Antle

Premier Dwight Ball says Bern Coffey’s position as Newfoundland and Labrador’s top civil servant became “untenable” because it took him too long to shed his private-practice legal clients.

Live Blog Tackle Tuesday with help from our news blog

Follow updates from CBC newsrooms in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Using buns to make billions: New plan to rise N.L. tourism profits

by Marilyn Boone and Geoff Bartlett

Newfoundland and Labrador hopes to get both locals and visitors to spend more money with the launch of its new tourism product development plan.

Two arrested, cocaine seized in Beauford Place bust

by Ryan Cooke

Two men have been arrested and a quantity of cocaine and cash was seized by police officers in hazmat suits in St. John's on Saturday.

Insufficient supports, flawed formworks cause of Muskrat Falls collapse

by Stephanie Tobin and Marilyn Boone

Nearly a year ago, 500 cubic metres of concrete collapsed at the powerhouse site.

Package of protest: Student mails peanut butter and jam sandwich to MUN's Noreen Golfman

by Geoff Bartlett

A student in Montreal is hoping a MUN administrator will think twice about her words after she gets the sandwich he sent her in the mail.

RNC officer sues employer, alleges top brass bullied, harassed him

by Ariana Kelland

A senior officer with the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is suing his employer, the chief of police, three other top cops, and the provincial government over allegations of bullying, harassment and unfounded investigations that he says crippled his career.

Anthony Germain to join Here & Now as co-host

Anthony Germain, one of Canada’s pre-eminent broadcasters, is taking on a new assignment, as the new co-host of CBC Newfoundland and Labrador’s Here & Now.

Bern Coffey sued Western Health same day he was appointed top N.L. civil servant

by Rob Antle

Bern Coffey filed a lawsuit alleging "the tort of misfeasance in public office" against a provincial health authority the same day he was appointed clerk of the executive council by Premier Dwight Ball.