The Central Voice

In a lead-up to legalization on Oct. 17, SaltWire Network journalists set out to take Atlantic Canada's pot pulse, to see how we got to this point and where this could lead.

CLEARING THE AIR: Taking Atlantic Canada's pot pulse

The provincial government wants an education campaign to be prepared about the risks involved with cannabis use.

Cannabis rules: what to expect in Newfoundland and Labrador

Book Remarks — Bay of Hope

Sharleen Hinks, manager of the Lourdes Co-op Society, talks about receiving the Long Range CBDC Business Award of Distinction on Thursday evening at Dhoon Lodge in Black Duck Siding. Looking on are two members of her board of directors: Eileen Gastia, center and Bertha Hynes, who were also on hand to accept the award.

Business run by all women wins Long Range award of distinction

Paul Connolly during a previous court appearance.

Man charged in killing gets 90 days for assaulting inmate at HMP

Nalcor Energy employee Derek Owen sits in the witness chair as he awaits the start of the Wednesday morning proceedings and the arrival of Inquiry Commissioner Richard LeBlanc at the Inquiry room at the Beothuck Building in St. John’s.

Muskrat Falls cost and schedule risk were flagged, consultants say

A stolen van rests on a residential lawn Wednesday after hitting a utility pole on Thorburn Road in St. John’s.

Carjacking leads to chase, charges

Frederick Charles Walsh at provincial court in St. John's Wednesday.

Men who played minor roles in drug delivery get jail time

Progressive Conservative Leader Ches Crosbie speaks at an event organized by Seniors Against Insurance Cap, an umbrella group of 15 seniors’ organizations around the province.

N.L. PCs would reject auto insurance compensation cap: Crosbie

Terry Myers has been waiting 45 years for the legalization of cannabis. He knew it would eventually happen, but was surprised it took so long.

Cannabis an early hit at Holyrood retail store

RCMP

Collision delaying traffic on TCH near Baie Verte Junction

Updated 9 hours ago

Gavel and scales.

Corner Brook man in custody upon arrest for alleged sex assault, extortion

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Sharleen Hinks, manager of the Lourdes Co-op Society, talks about receiving the Long Range CBDC Business Award of Distinction on Thursday evening at Dhoon Lodge in Black Duck Siding. Looking on are two members of her board of directors: Eileen Gastia, center and Bertha Hynes, who were also on hand to accept the award.

Business run by all women wins Long Range award of distinction

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Paul Connolly during a previous court appearance.

Man charged in killing gets 90 days for assaulting inmate at HMP

Published 3 hours ago

News

Gavel and scales.

Corner Brook man in custody upon arrest for alleged sex assault, extortion

Published just now

RCMP

Collision delaying traffic on TCH near Baie Verte Junction

Updated 9 hours ago

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Grand Bank agrees to 10 per cent hike for Fortune water

Published 11 hours ago

A sub-committee of Marystown council’s recreation committee is conducting a review of the playgrounds around the town. The playground at the Track and Field Complex is one of 10 in the community.

Marystown aiming to streamline town’s playgrounds

Updated 4 hours ago

Sports

Corner Brook’s Jeremy Bishop of Team NL won the scoring title and was selected top forward at the 2018 Canadian Masters Ball Hockey Championships in Winnipeg. Team NL won the national title with a 2-1 victory over the Alberta Havoc in the gold-medal game Saturday afternoon.

Big win for Grand Falls-Windsor ball hockey player

Published 14 hours ago

Coach Gerard Morry is shown behind the Western Kings bench during provincial AAA peewee hockey league play last season at the Corner Brook Civic Centre.

No ice available for Western AAA peewee Kings

Published Oct 12, 2018 at 6:34 p.m.

Noah Blanchard

Noah Blanchard and AAA peewee Kings look to build on success of kickoff tournament with trio of games this weekend in Rocky Harbour

Published Oct 12, 2018 at 6:31 p.m.

Deer Lake native Jolena Gillard is shown in practice with the University of Prince Edward Island Panthers prior to the start of the regular season.

Deer Lake’s Jolena Gillard enjoying life as a Panther in her quest to be her best

Updated Oct 12, 2018 at 10:26 p.m.

Business

Sharleen Hinks, manager of the Lourdes Co-op Society, talks about receiving the Long Range CBDC Business Award of Distinction on Thursday evening at Dhoon Lodge in Black Duck Siding. Looking on are two members of her board of directors: Eileen Gastia, center and Bertha Hynes, who were also on hand to accept the award.

Business run by all women wins Long Range award of distinction

Published just now

A new provincial program offers to help first-time homebuyers with their down payment.

First-time Island buyers rejoice

Published Oct 15, 2018 at 1:26 p.m.

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Wise investments

Published Oct 15, 2018 at 1:14 p.m.

Charlene Brophy is shown at a 2017 CEO conference. — file photo

Slow digital uptake hurting Atlantic Canadian businesses, CEO says

Updated Oct 15, 2018 at 8:07 a.m.

Living

Bay of Hope

Book Remarks — Bay of Hope

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Andre Sparkes, top dressed as Jason Voorhees from the "Friday the 13th" film series, and Rod Hand, sporting a Michael Myers "Halloween" look, are among the featured guest at the upcoming N.L. Horror Con in Carbonear.

Carbonear to host first ever N.L. Horror Convention

Updated 15 hours ago

MusicNL 2018 nominee Kellie Loder’s performance garnered one of the few standing ovations at the award show Oct. 14.

MusicNL gala rocks Twillingate

Updated Oct 15, 2018 at 1:06 p.m.

Amelia Saunders, 3, was diagnosed with leukemia in July and received 11 blood transfusions that month. Her parents said she’ll likely need more blood again in November with the next round of chemotherapy.

Blood donation: ‘It’s life’ — Parents of N.L. toddler with leukemia thank blood donors

Updated Oct 15, 2018 at 7:36 a.m.

Opinion

Adam Baxter, music teacher and band/choir coordinator at Lewisporte Collegiate and Intermediate, has taught music in the area for the past three years. Baxter says simply getting to teach music—an art he cares for deeply—is the most rewarding part.

ART & SOUL: Achieving balance

Published 14 hours ago

NowNS Darren Steeves Alcohol

NICHOLAS MERCER: Alcoholism never lets go

Updated Oct 14, 2018 at 12:45 a.m.

Thom Barker

Thom Barker: The tangible may not provide the best perspective

Published Oct 12, 2018 at 3:25 p.m.

Letter to the Editor

Letter: Time for some uncommon sense

Updated Oct 12, 2018 at 9:03 a.m.

Community

Community calendar

Out & About: What's going on in central this week?

Published 14 hours ago

Lynette Collins (left) Sonya Nolan Baker (centre) and Courtney Clarke have been working diligently over the last few years to see an animal shelter built in Spaniard’s Bay.

Baccalieu Trail SPCA excited about ground breaking for new shelter

Published Oct 13, 2018 at 2:55 p.m.

Marystown volunteers pitched in on Saturday, Oct. 6 to help make the home of five-year-old Terrence Mallay more accessible.

Community members build ramp for Marystown family

Published Oct 12, 2018 at 3:37 p.m.

Some of the birds Parsons had the opportunity to hunt.

Labrador West hunter has trip of a lifetime

Updated Oct 12, 2018 at 2:45 p.m.

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Bay of Hope

Book Remarks — Bay of Hope

Paul Connolly during a previous court appearance.

Man charged in killing gets 90 days for assaulting inmate at HMP

Nalcor Energy employee Derek Owen sits in the witness chair as he awaits the start of the Wednesday morning proceedings and the arrival of Inquiry Commissioner Richard LeBlanc at the Inquiry room at the Beothuck Building in St. John’s.

Muskrat Falls cost and schedule risk were flagged, consultants say

A stolen van rests on a residential lawn Wednesday after hitting a utility pole on Thorburn Road in St. John’s.

Carjacking leads to chase, charges

Frederick Charles Walsh at provincial court in St. John's Wednesday.

Men who played minor roles in drug delivery get jail time

Progressive Conservative Leader Ches Crosbie speaks at an event organized by Seniors Against Insurance Cap, an umbrella group of 15 seniors’ organizations around the province.

N.L. PCs would reject auto insurance compensation cap: Crosbie

Terry Myers has been waiting 45 years for the legalization of cannabis. He knew it would eventually happen, but was surprised it took so long.

Cannabis an early hit at Holyrood retail store

Skidderpup performing at Paddy’s Shed during the final night of Live at Heart Newfoundland.

Grand Bank band signed to major U.S. music festival next year

RCMP

Collision delaying traffic on TCH near Baie Verte Junction

Derrick Pottle of Rigolet is the subject of “Keeper of the Flame." The film, by Jason Van Bruggen, is a stark and compelling depiction of the traditional Inuit way of life.

Inuit lifestyle film picked up by National Geographic

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Grand Bank agrees to 10 per cent hike for Fortune water

A sub-committee of Marystown council’s recreation committee is conducting a review of the playgrounds around the town. The playground at the Track and Field Complex is one of 10 in the community.

Marystown aiming to streamline town’s playgrounds