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

Passenger and commercial traffic line up at the Marine Atlantic terminal in North Sydney to board the MV Highlanders for a crossing between North Sydney and Port aux Basques, N.L. on Aug. 7. The crossing was scheduled to leave Nova Scotia at 12:15 p.m., however the vessel left early, leaving port at 11:45 a.m.

Rough weather ahead for Newfoundland

["A strike by Canada Post employees won't happen before Wednesday as the Canadian Union of Postal Workers proposes a new offer to the Crown corporation."]

Newfoundland and Labrador government provides payment delivery ...

Ryan Cleary has demanded that Mary Shortall, president of the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour, immediately resign.

Labour federation blasts N.L. Employer’s Council for ‘reprehensible’ ...

Michael Boschat was kind enough to share a photo he took of a meteor during the 2014 Orionids. It's not an easy task. As you can see, the streak of light he was following disappeared behind the tree.

CINDY DAY: Weekend showers - wet and celestial

About 125,000 people received a flu shot last year through the province’s publicly funded vaccination program.

Vaccination particularly important for those at highest risk to get ...

Making it easier to get help for children with learning disabilities by keeping costs down was the focus of a project, now completing its second year at Eastbound International Speedway. The family of Michael Neary, the 2018 Hanlon Realty U.S. Legends series champion, sells programs on race days and all profits from the sales go to the Learning Disabilities Association of Newfoundland and Labrador. On hand for the cheque presentation of $3,024.90 were (from left) LDANL executive director Edie Dunphy, Juliana Neary, Michael Neary and Lynn Green (volunteer chair, LDANL).

Neary family raises more than $3,000 for Learning Disability ...

VIBERT: Nova Scotia Progressive Conservative leadership wars drawing ...

NLC enforcement officers laid out three tables’ worth of cannabis contraband, from flower to pre-rolled joints, to concentrates, at a Friday news conference. An undisclosed amount of cash and other paraphernalia was seized in the raid in St. John’s on Thursday evening.

More raids to come for illegal sales, Newfoundland Liquor Corp. says

Crewmembers, from left, Hayward Mitchell, Brian Osmond and Jackie Roberts can’t help but get caught up in the large amounts of mackerel being drawn to the surface, so close to the shores of Robert’s Arm the evening of Oct. 17.

'All this fish and you’re not allowed to catch it': Green Bay South mackerel fishermen protest DFO decision

Updated Oct 18, 2018 at 4:40 p.m.

Making it easier to get help for children with learning disabilities by keeping costs down was the focus of a project, now completing its second year at Eastbound International Speedway. The family of Michael Neary, the 2018 Hanlon Realty U.S. Legends series champion, sells programs on race days and all profits from the sales go to the Learning Disabilities Association of Newfoundland and Labrador. On hand for the cheque presentation of $3,024.90 were (from left) LDANL executive director Edie Dunphy, Juliana Neary, Michael Neary and Lynn Green (volunteer chair, LDANL).

Neary family raises more than $3,000 for Learning Disability Association of Newfoundland and Labrador

Published 11 hours ago

Jim Vibert

VIBERT: Nova Scotia Progressive Conservative leadership wars drawing to a close

Updated 11 hours ago

NLC enforcement officers laid out three tables’ worth of cannabis contraband, from flower to pre-rolled joints, to concentrates, at a Friday news conference. An undisclosed amount of cash and other paraphernalia was seized in the raid in St. John’s on Thursday evening.

More raids to come for illegal sales, Newfoundland Liquor Corp. says

Published 20 hours ago

News

Passenger and commercial traffic line up at the Marine Atlantic terminal in North Sydney to board the MV Highlanders for a crossing between North Sydney and Port aux Basques, N.L. on Aug. 7. The crossing was scheduled to leave Nova Scotia at 12:15 p.m., however the vessel left early, leaving port at 11:45 a.m.

Rough weather ahead for Newfoundland

Published 7 hours ago

Dale Kirby (left and Pam Parsons are shown in file photos.

Punishment recommended for MHA Dale Kirby

Published 22 hours ago

The long-awaited move of the new Main Street bridge in downtown Corner Brook was carried out Friday. The slow, delicate process, which involved jacks sliding the new four-lane structure along rails to its permanent position over the Corner Brook Stream, was expected to take between eight to 10 hours to complete. It will be several more weeks before the remaining work is completed and the bridge is opened to traffic.

Main Street Bridge replacement on the move in Corner Brook

Published 22 hours ago

Assistant Commissioner Ches W. Parsons from Corner Brook has become the 19th Commanding Officer of the RCMP Newfoundland and Labrador.

Chesley Parsons, originally from Corner Brook, is province's new RCMP commander

Published 22 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 Oct 17, 2018 at 9:42 a.m.

St. John's native Joel Bishop has been named an assistant captain for the Halifax Mooseheads. This is the 19-year-old's fourth year with the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League club.

It was a big day for hockey’s Bishop family from St. John's

Updated a day ago

Daniel Moores, right, and his coach Jeff Butt after Daniel received his powerlifting medals from the 2018 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games in Antigonish, N.S.

Corner Brook's Daniel Moores takes home third Special Olympics Male Athlete of the Year honour

Updated a day ago

Corner Brook Royals' roster hopefuls Johnny Guy, right, and Nikolas Robinson battle along the boards for the puck during a scrimmage game on Tuesday night.

Corner Brook Royals hold first open tryout of the year

Updated Oct 16, 2018 at 11:45 p.m.

Business

Ryan Cleary has demanded that Mary Shortall, president of the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour, immediately resign.

Labour federation blasts N.L. Employer’s Council for ‘reprehensible’ opposition to presumptive mental health legislation

Published 11 hours ago

C-NLOPB

Province announces CNLOPB appointment

Published a day ago

['Some employees of Purity Factories have been given their walking papers. — Photo by Joe Gibbons/The Telegram']

Purity workers in St. John's vote to ratify new contract

Published Oct 18, 2018 at 10:36 a.m.

Jerry Earle, president of the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Public and Private Employees, says the union’s sticker campaign allows businesses across the province to show support for NAPE’s members.

NAPE, N.L. employer’s council face off over presumptive mental health legislation

Published Oct 18, 2018 at 6 a.m.

Living

Michael Boschat was kind enough to share a photo he took of a meteor during the 2014 Orionids. It's not an easy task. As you can see, the streak of light he was following disappeared behind the tree.

CINDY DAY: Weekend showers - wet and celestial

Published 11 hours ago

These gingham stripes are created with two blue glazes, one more transparent than the other.

Working with paint and glaze

Updated a day ago

Bay of Hope

Book Remarks — Bay of Hope

Published a day ago

Cannabutterscotch Ripple Budbusters

The Food Dude — In Canada, brownies bake you

Published a day ago

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 Oct 17, 2018 at 9:54 a.m.

Jim Vibert

VIBERT: Workplace equity troubles Nova Scotia

Published a day ago

Workplace bullying can cause an undue amount of mental stress for victims.

NICHOLAS MERCER: More needs to be done to fight workplace harassment

Published a day ago

If you buy some cannabis at an NSLC outlet and it doesn’t meet with your approval, you can return it to the store you purchased it from.

Letter: All in favour, say “high”

Updated Oct 18, 2018 at 9:15 a.m.

Community

Community calendar

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

Published Oct 17, 2018 at 10:02 a.m.

Sean Barker is a contributing writer for numerous websites and fitness publications including “Men’s Health” and “Inside Fitness” magazine.

Former Wabush man pens first book

Published Oct 16, 2018 at 11:20 a.m.

Detour performing at “No Dress Rehearsal” in Labrador City.

Tragically Hip tribute on the road in Labrador

Updated Oct 16, 2018 at 10:41 a.m.

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Out and About

Published Oct 15, 2018 at 2:01 p.m.

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Passenger and commercial traffic line up at the Marine Atlantic terminal in North Sydney to board the MV Highlanders for a crossing between North Sydney and Port aux Basques, N.L. on Aug. 7. The crossing was scheduled to leave Nova Scotia at 12:15 p.m., however the vessel left early, leaving port at 11:45 a.m.

Rough weather ahead for Newfoundland

["A strike by Canada Post employees won't happen before Wednesday as the Canadian Union of Postal Workers proposes a new offer to the Crown corporation."]

Newfoundland and Labrador government provides payment delivery contingency plan in case of postal strike

Michael Boschat was kind enough to share a photo he took of a meteor during the 2014 Orionids. It's not an easy task. As you can see, the streak of light he was following disappeared behind the tree.

CINDY DAY: Weekend showers - wet and celestial

About 125,000 people received a flu shot last year through the province’s publicly funded vaccination program.

Vaccination particularly important for those at highest risk to get flu, chief medical officer says

Making it easier to get help for children with learning disabilities by keeping costs down was the focus of a project, now completing its second year at Eastbound International Speedway. The family of Michael Neary, the 2018 Hanlon Realty U.S. Legends series champion, sells programs on race days and all profits from the sales go to the Learning Disabilities Association of Newfoundland and Labrador. On hand for the cheque presentation of $3,024.90 were (from left) LDANL executive director Edie Dunphy, Juliana Neary, Michael Neary and Lynn Green (volunteer chair, LDANL).

Neary family raises more than $3,000 for Learning Disability Association of Newfoundland and Labrador

Ryan Cleary has demanded that Mary Shortall, president of the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour, immediately resign.

Labour federation blasts N.L. Employer’s Council for ‘reprehensible’ opposition to presumptive mental health legislation

Jim Vibert

VIBERT: Nova Scotia Progressive Conservative leadership wars drawing to a close

NLC enforcement officers laid out three tables’ worth of cannabis contraband, from flower to pre-rolled joints, to concentrates, at a Friday news conference. An undisclosed amount of cash and other paraphernalia was seized in the raid in St. John’s on Thursday evening.

More raids to come for illegal sales, Newfoundland Liquor Corp. says

The Muskrat Falls construction site in August 2017.

Muskrat Falls stop-work order worries workers

The Town of Stephenville is looking to get children in their community involved in recreational activities.

New Kids Can program approved by Stephenville town council

Dale Kirby (left and Pam Parsons are shown in file photos.

Punishment recommended for MHA Dale Kirby

The long-awaited move of the new Main Street bridge in downtown Corner Brook was carried out Friday. The slow, delicate process, which involved jacks sliding the new four-lane structure along rails to its permanent position over the Corner Brook Stream, was expected to take between eight to 10 hours to complete. It will be several more weeks before the remaining work is completed and the bridge is opened to traffic.

Main Street Bridge replacement on the move in Corner Brook