Biologist slams U.S. vessel for running aground in Witless Bay Reserve

by Meghan McCabe

Seabird biologist Bill Montevecchi says it's the worst possible time to have oil on the water as young puffins and murres are waterbound, not yet flying.

One takeout, to go: Iconic Mount Moriah fry shop up for sale

by Brian McHugh

C&E; Takeout, a local institution in Mount Moriah that has been satisfying appetites for 38 years, is up for sale again.

N.L.'s Mark O'Brien to star in new political drama with Hugh Jackman

by Lisa Gushue

The Newfoundland-born actor will play Billy Shore, who was former U.S. Sen. Gary Hart's aide-de-camp.

Write it down: Mandatory reporting considered for recreational cod fishery

by Janelle Kelly

DFO is taking written submissions from people in Newfoundland and Labrador regarding a proposal to make mandatory reporting a condition of getting a licence.

Taxi tales: St. John's cab driver publishes his best stories

by Janelle Kelly

Joe White has been driving his Jiffy Cab for ages, and after years of people suggesting it, he's compiled dozens of his best stories into a book called St. John's Taxi Chronicles.

Nova Scotia man completes 2,700-km kayak journey along Labrador's coast

by Elizabeth McMillan

A father and son spent 12 days kayaking along Labrador's coast, part of Richard Learning's 15-year, 2,700-kilometre journey from Nain, N.L. to the Quebec border.

Bullying or betterment? Popular app provides anonymous feedback, possible abuse

An app that was originally designed for constructive criticism between co-workers in the workplace has become popular among teens, but critics say it could open the door for bullying.

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Video 'There is always hope': A daughter's memory honoured through equine-therapy program

by Meghan McCabe

A new indoor facility will ensure that an equine-therapy program created in a young woman's memory can help more people, no matter the weather, says its creator.

Red Cross updates training to deal with opioid crisis

The Red Cross has made some changes to its CPR and first-aid training courses because of the current opioid crisis.

Mayweather gets last laugh over McGregor to cement historic 50-0

by Tim Dahlberg

American Floyd Mayweather beat Irishman Conor McGregor by way of technical knockout in the 10th round of their much-hyped megafight on Saturday in Las Vegas to keep his perfect record intact.

Mud Lake spokesperson released from custody after arrest at Muskrat Falls

by Katie Breen

Melissa Best says her emotions took over Friday evening when she purposely broke the existing injunction and went past the main gate at Muskrat Falls.

'A different age': St. John's council candidates talk campaign funding strategies

by Andrew Sampson

As the 2017 St. John's election heats up, two candidates for council in Ward 2 are speaking up about the costs of running a successful campaign.

Balkan family abandons plan for Boncloddy Street restaurant

by Marilyn Boone

A Bosnian man who ran into problems with St. John's zoning regulations says he will exercise an option to back out of buying a property on Boncloddy Street.

What to do if you find dirty needles

by Ariana Kelland

Would you know what to do if you found used needles in your neighbourhood?

Mud Lake spokesperson arrested shortly before final transformer arrives at Muskrat Falls

by Jacob Barker

One person was arrested shortly before the final transformer destined for the Muskrat Falls site arrived Friday evening.

Parks Canada to look at divesting highways, bridges, dams

by Dean Beeby

Parks Canada is considering whether to give up as much as $8.3 billion of its infrastructure.

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DFO confirms Witless Bay oil slick from American fishing ship

The oil is coming from an American swordfishing ship which ran aground early Friday morning.

Take a seat in the city: Campaign bench press breaks election rules

by Colleen Connors

Corner Brook councillor Tony Buckle is running for council in the upcoming municipal election and decided to campaign in a unique way.

Government appealing Supreme Court decision on environmental assessment for Placentia Bay salmon farm

by Sarah Smellie

The decision comes as no surprise to the Atlantic Salmon Federation.

'That little girl lives inside all of us': Survivor says there's life after sexual abuse

by Mark Quinn

Bev Moore-Davis is disgusted by what happened to a 12-year-old who was sexually assaulted by her stepfather. But she isn't surprised that abuse like this happens — she's survived it herself.

Betty Fitzgerald leaves Bonavista council after 20 years as mayor

by Marilyn Boone

The woman who's been a fixture on the Bonavista town council for nearly three decades says it's time to go — and she has advice for others who are interested in the job.

Internet restored in Labrador after outage caused by tree falling on cable

by Meghan McCabe

Bell Aliant said service was fully restored at 5 p.m. AT.

Kenmount rollover leaves car on roof, no serious injuries

Emergency responders were called to an accident near Karwood Drive around 10:45 a.m.

Carbonear man pleads guilty to advertising circumcision service

by Marilyn Boone

The Crown, in asking that Joshua Chubbs be fined, called his actions "profoundly dangerous."

Hollywood to Witless Bay: The double life of the Puffin Man

by Maggie Gillis

When he wasn't rubbing shoulders with Hollywood stars, Juergen Schau was enjoying a totally different type of night life — searching for stranded puffin chicks.

Video Better things to do? St. John's woman to meet country music superstar Terri Clark

by Jeremy Eaton

Allanah Murphy does a touching version of one of Terri Clark's hit songs when St. John's band The Narrows play shows.

Biker on phone 1 of 4 drunk drivers arrested Thursday night

by Meghan McCabe

Police stopped a biker who was using his cell phone on the road in Mount Pearl early Friday morning, then discovered he was also drunk.

Who wants Judy Foote's seat? A former Tory and some of her protégés hedge their bets

by Terry Roberts

Here's a look at who might want to replace Judy Foote as the MP for Bonavista-Burin-Trinity.

Ocean temperatures around Nova Scotia hit record highs: DFO report

by Paul Withers

Ocean temperatures in the Scotian Shelf and the Gulf of St. Lawrence reached record or near-record highs in 2016, according to a federal report on Atlantic Canada's marine ecosystem.

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Brutal attack led to conviction of man who impregnated 12-year-old stepdaughter twice

by Mark Quinn

The vicious attack of a 13-year-old girl and her mother led to the imprisonment of a man who repeatedly sexually abused his stepdaughter in Newfoundland.

Looking for love in all the wrong places: N.L. walruses turning heads

by Sarah Smellie

Biologist says the walruses in Bay Bulls and Brigus South swam down from the arctic in search of food, fun and females.

U.S. launches investigation into spate of right whale deaths

The U.S. government is launching an investigation into the recent deaths of endangered North Atlantic right whales.

'My time will be their time': Judy Foote resigns from federal cabinet, to leave as MP in September

by Anna Delaney

Foote has been on leave since April and said Thursday that she cannot put family first and represent her constituents and do cabinet work at the same time.

Pet project success: Corner Brook SPCA to get new home

by colleen connors

The SPCA and the Corner Brook city council have worked out an arrangement to move the animal protection group into a suitable home, where it will care for impounded pets.

Online in Africa: N.L. volunteers improve internet access in rural Zimbabwe

by Jeremy Eaton

A group of volunteers from Newfoundland and Labrador took their skills, and an entire shipping container of supplies, to Tshelanyemba, Zimbabwe.

N.L. marijuana survey: What people want and what they don't

by Geoff Bartlett

The Newfoundland and Labrador government says more people responded to a survey on marijuana legalization than any other issue.

Burgeo water meters off table after protest, mayor says

The mayor of Burgeo says water meters are off the table, following a protest from residents.

Union, government still high on underground prospects for Voisey's Bay mine

by Terry Roberts

There's now uncertainty about a planned expansion of the Voisey's Bay mine in Labrador, but the union representing workers and government leaders remain hopeful it will proceed.

CBC Investigates Dirty needles in the playground: St. John's drug dangers move into the schoolyard

by Ariana Kelland

In the shadow of the door where her son enters school, a St. John's mother teaches a lesson about safety and syringes.

Sexual abuse lawyer blasts government over handling of 12-year-old's abortion

by Ryan Cooke

Lawyer Lynn Moore doesn't believe anyone should be fired for the mishandling of a child abused by her stepfather — but hundreds should be hired.

Fluffy found: Lost turtle returned safely to St. John's family

A lost turtle has been found and returned safely to his family after missing for 10 days in the east end of St. John's.

Quality of Canadian kids' school lunches reveals room to improve

University of B.C. study launches a long-term look at the quality of food eaten by Canadian children during school hours.

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King of clubs drawn, Chase the Ace in Goulds moves to the final round

Judy Labour-Mitchell turned over the king of clubs and takes home the $262,294 consolation prize.

Province failed to protect 12-year-old impregnated by stepfather: child advocate

The province failed a 12-year-old girl who was sexually assaulted by her stepfather, and given an abortion without the proper counselling and screening for abuse, says Newfoundland and Labrador child and youth advocate Jacqueline Lake Kavanagh.

A bucket list dream became cross-country ride for suicide prevention

by Kirthana Sasitharan

Jim Zvonar biked across the country to raise awareness about mental illness and suicide. He will be ending his journey Thursday in St. John’s.

Operation Nanook hits Labrador: An inside look as soldiers train for the north

by Jacob Barker

CBC Videojournalist Jacob Barker goes to Voisey's Bay to take an inside look at the Canadian Armed Forces annual northern training exercise.