New Yorker awarded St. John's basketball franchise has 'huge emotional connection' to Atlantic Canada

by Mark Quinn

The group awarded a National Basketball League of Canada franchise in St. John's says it will negotiate a fair deal with the city to lease the Mile One Centre.

New Lawsuit sought on behalf of children abused in N.L. custodial institutions

A class-action lawsuit is being sought against the government of Newfoundland and Labrador, on behalf of people who were abused as children in custodial facilities.

NLC says rewards outweigh costs of Air Miles program

by Jen White

The Newfoundland Labrador Liquor Corporation is paying big bucks to be able to offer Air Miles to its customers, but says the rewards program practically pays for itself — and ultimately helps generate millions of dollars for government.

Half of government workers are women, so why do they make up only 41% of Sunshine List?

by Peter Cowan

Women make up more than half of the civil service, but analysis done by CBC News shows they're less likely than their male counterparts to make it onto the Sunshine List of high income earners.

Protesters block entry to Muskrat Falls main gate

Protesters blocked the main gate at the Muskrat Falls site Tuesday evening and vow not to let anyone into the site.

Delayed Tim Hortons order app to launch next week, franchisee says

by Sophia Harris

Tim Hortons is set to launch its mobile order-and-pay app on July 27, according to a franchise owner. Franchisees launched a protest in March to block an earlier release of the app.

Mother of murdered Labrador woman remains optimistic of national inquiry, despite setbacks

The mother of a murdered woman says she is hopeful the national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls will continue despite setbacks.

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Whale hello there: Spectators wowed by shoreline show

by Maggie Gillis

The St. Mary's Bay town is a busy spot these days - and so is the water just off the shoreline - as whales put on a spectacular show for people flocking to take in the display.

Court grants bail — again — to Bishop's Falls man accused of child sex crimes

by Garrett Barry

Shane Penney, 20, was granted bail Tuesday morning after police arrested him at an amusement park over the weekend.

Runner from Nain 1st athlete to win medal for N.L. at North American Indigenous Games

Jeremy Holwell called the 3K cross country final a tough run.

Placentia bridge closures drive visitors away, local tourism director says

"It's repercussions are great," says a tourism director who is fed up after problems with the Sir Ambrose Shea Lift Bridge in Placentia.

All hands on deck: Chase the Ace demanding more volunteers, stronger cell signal in Goulds

A team of 30 volunteers was busy at St. Kevin's Church on Monday morning, stapling thousands of 50/50 tickets to get ready for Wednesday night's Chase the Ace.

ATV association wants side-by-side users to buckle up, despite no helmet law

Legislation doesn't say you need to hear a helmet, but even with a roll bar and a seatbelt, you should, says Rick Noseworthy.

Canadian Police Association criticizes banishment handed out by N.L. Supreme Court

by Glenn Payette

The Canadian Police Association is criticizing a sentence handed down at Supreme Court in St. John's.

John Manning, Iqaluit business owner from Burin, dead at 57 following explosion

by Sara Frizzell

John Manning, owner of KCM Maintenance and Construction, will be remembered in a service at St. Jude’s Cathedral in Iqaluit on Friday afternoon.

Boy, 9, making cold hard cash from iceberg ice stand

by Maggie Gillis

An enterprising young boy on the Northern Peninsula has traded his lemonade stand for something a whole lot cooler.

Not a slam dunk: City made deal with one group, basketball league strikes deal with another

by Ryan Cooke

Confusion over a potential professional basketball franchise in St. John's is growing, as St. John's Sports and Entertainment says it made a deal with an ownership group — but not the one the league approved.

Atlantic Place courtroom lease extended 10 years, despite plans for new complex

by Rob Antle

The Newfoundland and Labrador government says it still plans to consolidate all St. John's courthouses and justice services in one place — but it doesn't look like that will happen any time soon.

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Winnipeg consultants hired to find cause of Mud Lake flooding

by Marilyn Boone

The Newfoundland and Labrador government has hired more expertise from western Canada to determine why the Churchill River flooded homes along its banks.

Double double, if you keep out of trouble: Mount Pearl rewarding good deeds with coffee

by Alyson Samson

Instead of citations, police in Mount Pearl are handing out rewards for walking dogs on leashes and other good behaviours.

After setbacks, $100M worth of Trans-Labrador paving moving ahead, says minister

by Bailey White

The N.L. department of transportation and works has an ambitious goal to pave 240 kilometres of the Trans Labrador Highway by 2019. Minister Al Hawkins says there were some delays last year, but he's hoping things will move quicker this construction season.

'He's coming along': Pilot of small aircraft recovering after crash landing

by Meghan McCabe

A homemade ultralight aircraft crashed on an island in Paddy's Pond Sunday, with the pilot taken to hospital with cuts and bruises. The Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash.

It's a guy thing: N.S. tourist snaps phallic photo off Northern Peninsula

by Marilyn Boone

"Mother Nature expresses herself in different ways," says photographer of unique iceberg seen off Newfoundland coast.

Weather 'Splittin the Rocks' over the next few days

by Ryan Snoddon

Hot temperatures plus rising humidity will make it feel well into the 30's through mid-week. A cold front will bring a 'cool' down later this week.

Low and steady: N.L. credit rating stable after spending cuts

DBRS credit agency has given Newfoundland and Labrador a credit rating of A (low).

Attempted murder charge withdrawn, complainant charged with mischief

A man arrested on an attempted murder charge last week has been released and had his charges withdrawn from court.

Animal found tied and submerged in pond was coyote, not dog, say police

Police say the remains of an animal bound and submerged in a pond in Conception Bay South in May was not a dog, as first reported, but a coyote.

Alleged getaway driver in C.B.S. armed robbery arrested

Police are still looking for the gun-toting robber in the June 7 incident at Green's Pharmacy.

'I'm so proud of him': 11-year-old saves his family from raging fire in Glovertown

by Andrew Sampson

Members of a family in Glovertown, N.L., are reeling after losing their entire home to fire, but it could have been much worse if not for an 11-year-old boy's bravery.

Residents demand review as fears grow over Muskrat Falls dam

by Sue Bailey

A nagging dread is keeping Craig Chaulk up at night.

Blood collection back to normal at Corner Brook hospital following break of sprinkler

All is back to normal at Western Health in Corner Brook following damage to the hospital's sprinkler system.

Darlene Wheeler, accused by tenants of Gander rental scam, pleads guilty to fraud

by Rob Antle

A landlord accused of renting out space in a Gander home she didn't own has pleaded guilty to a series of fraud charges.

Placentia lift bridge reopened to traffic

The Sir Ambrose Shea Lift Bridge in Placentia was closed to drivers Sunday evening into Monday morning.

Photos Faces in the proud: Meet the marchers at St. John's Pride 2017

As marchers took to the streets of St. John's for the annual Pride parade, CBC asked the participants: "What does Pride mean to you?"

Driver going 109 km/h in a 60 zone was ticketed 10 minutes earlier

Corner Brook police stopped the same woman twice in 10 minutes.

13-year-old girl dies after ATV crash in Bonavista

A 13-year-old girl is dead after an ATV accident in Bonavista on Saturday afternoon.

Nail polish made with mussel shells? There's an offal lot of potential in fish waste

by Sarah Smellie

Fish processors can make a buck by making use of fish parts they normally throw away, says Kelly Hawboldt, a Memorial University engineering professor.

Shanneyganock's musicians are true to themselves and having fun

by Heather Barrett

'It’s still fun,' confirms Chris Andrews, of performing, touring, and recording with his longtime Newfoundland trad band, Shanneyganock.

Live Blog St. John's gets its Pride on for the 2017 parade

If you can't make it to the parade, follow along in our live blog.

The fast and the curious: Stock car racing weekly tradition for Gander family

by Melissa Tobin

The Melendy family of Gander loves stock car racing. Brad Melendy has been racing for 18 years. Now his oldest daughter, Grace, is competing in the circuit, as the rest of the family cheers on.

RCMP arrest 2 for fraud in Summerford, Twillingate areas

by Lisa Gushue

Two people were arrested in eastern Newfoundland on Friday following a fraud investigation.

Photos Middle Cove magic: Capelin frenzy begins as fish finally start rolling

by Andrew Sampson

The capelin are finally rolling at Middle Cove Beach, and dozens of people enjoyed a gorgeous day catching the silvery fish with nets, buckets and fishing rods.

A patio for your cat? Yep, 'catios' are a thing

by Gary Moore

A Corner Brook family has built the ultimate outdoor patio for their pet cats — and they're calling it a 'catio."

Allegations Banana Boat sunscreen causes burns continue to pour in to Health Canada

by Sophia Harris

Since May, Health Canada has received 187 complaints about Banana Boat sunscreen, many involving claims it led to burned or blistered skin. The agency has tested the product and is waiting for results.

Pride parade family affair for St. John's filmmaker, newly out uncle

Dunn is home from Toronto to support his uncle who, after 47 years, is coming out as gay.

Parks Canada putting the signal back in Signal Hill

by Maggie Gillis

Parks Canada is hoisting a piece of St. John's history this summer, with replicas of flags that were flown to notify merchants that their ships were coming in.

'I love it': Athletes enjoy sports, friendships at Special Olympics Provincial Games

Athletes from all over the province are in St. John's this weekend for the 2017 Special Olympics.

One Fogo Island ferry repaired, second due back Monday

The Fogo Island-Change Island ferry run has two vessels again, with repairs to the Galatea completed.