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Allure of outdoor lifestyle just as appealing as job opportunity, says ...

David Penney loves to play basketball with his friends. He has a heart murmur that keeps him on his toes when it comes to keeping up with the grind on the floor but he’s learning to live with it and it’s easier to do when he has a love for the game.

Corner Brook hoopster David Penney learning how to play the game with ...

Qalipu, Federation of Newfoundland Indians do not believe allegations ...

Saskatchewan judge says judgment day has come for man who murdered ...

The cast of “Revue 2018,” which is onstage at the St. John’s Arts and Culture Centre tonight through Sunday.

Another weird and wacky year in Newfoundland and Labrador

Sheriff's officers handcuff Ryan Farrell and prepare to escort him from a St. John's courtroom, where he was convicted Thursday of assaulting and threatening a woman.

Nothing seems to deter him,' Crown says of St. John's man who ...

Actress and comedian Mary Walsh, the local ambassador for the 2019 Bell Let’s Talk Day slated for Jan. 30, speaks Thursday at the launch of the 2019 event, at the St. John’s Women’s Centre on Cashin Avenue.

Mary says, ‘Let’s Talk’

The Muskrat Falls hydroelectric power station under construction.

Newfoundland and Labrador in deep with Muskrat Falls project: C.D. ...

Young harp seal on pack ice and coastal rocks of Newfoundland and Labrador

The cull question: Part I: Seal population not an obstacle for rebounding Newfoundland fishery, say experts

Updated 17 hours ago

Sheriff's officers handcuff Ryan Farrell and prepare to escort him from a St. John's courtroom, where he was convicted Thursday of assaulting and threatening a woman.

Nothing seems to deter him,' Crown says of St. John's man who assaulted, threatened woman

Published 7 hours ago

Actress and comedian Mary Walsh, the local ambassador for the 2019 Bell Let’s Talk Day slated for Jan. 30, speaks Thursday at the launch of the 2019 event, at the St. John’s Women’s Centre on Cashin Avenue.

Mary says, ‘Let’s Talk’

Published 8 hours ago

The Muskrat Falls hydroelectric power station under construction.

Newfoundland and Labrador in deep with Muskrat Falls project: C.D. Howe report

Published 8 hours ago

News

Cumby

Allure of outdoor lifestyle just as appealing as job opportunity, says Corner Brook’s new city manager Rodney Cumby

Updated 7 hours ago

Caribou on the Great Northern Peninsula. The animal will be reintroduced to the Grey Islands located off the eastern side of the peninsula.

RCMP remind motorists on the Northern Peninsula to use caution in areas where caribou are known to frequent

Published 13 hours ago

Pictured are, front, from left, Spaniard’s Bay town manager Tony Ryan, Mayor Paul Brazil, Deputy Mayor Darlene Stamp; back, Coun. Paul Ryan, Coun. Sherry Lundrigan, Coun. David Smith, Coun. Tracy Smith and Coun. Eric Jewer.

Spaniard’s Bay adopts 2019 budget with no changes to tax structure, fees

Published 13 hours ago

Bonnie Drake, left, and Anna Kearley spoke to The Southern Gazette about safety concerns on the roads in Grand le Pierre.

Unimpeded lawbreakers making Grand le Pierre roads unsafe, residents say

Published 14 hours ago

Sports

David Penney loves to play basketball with his friends. He has a heart murmur that keeps him on his toes when it comes to keeping up with the grind on the floor but he’s learning to live with it and it’s easier to do when he has a love for the game.

Corner Brook hoopster David Penney learning how to play the game with a heart condition

Updated 7 hours ago

Pictured are Tricentia Academy team members, front row, from left, Emma Deer, Courtney Guy; middle row, Kenadie Butler, Michelle Caul, Mackenzie Leonard, Dana Tobin; back row, Samantha Warren, coach Trina Guy, Sarah Whalen, Anna Farrell, Ava Brett, Carley Beck, Sarah Gilbert, Hannah Hepditch, coach Jennifer Leonard and teacher sponsor Betty Guy. Missing from photo is Skyla Hurley.

Tricentia Academy claim volleyball title at Clarenville tournament

Published Jan 14, 2019 at 7:49 p.m.

Coach Paul Barter huddles with a group of initiation-level skaters before beginning practice on Sunday, Jan. 6.

Port aux Basques Mariners passing the puck to young minor hockey players

Updated Jan 14, 2019 at 9:24 a.m.

Tempers flared around the players benches late in the third period of Friday’s West Coast Senior Hockey League game between the Corner Brook Royals and Stephenville Jets at the Corner Brook Civic Centre. A total of 10 players received minor penalties and 10-minute misconducts for their part in the melee that saw fans get in the action before security ensured cooler heads prevailed. The Royals won 6-1.

Corner Brook Royals down Stephenville Jets

Updated Jan 13, 2019 at 10:35 p.m.

Business

Department of Fisheries and Oceans supervisor Dwayne Holwell, left, and fisheries officer Trent Chaffey bag groceries for customers as the new initiative to end plastic bags use gets underway.

Twillingate and New World Island say goodbye to plastic bags

Updated 12 hours ago

White Hills ski resort only profitable in two of past 10 years

Updated Jan 14, 2019 at 4:35 p.m.

Husky Energy’s SeaRose FPSO.

Small steps, as Husky Energy works back to production

Published Jan 11, 2019 at 7:01 p.m.

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Liberals move to earlier water and wastewater tendering

Published Jan 11, 2019 at 5:29 p.m.

Living

The cast of “Revue 2018,” which is onstage at the St. John’s Arts and Culture Centre tonight through Sunday.

Another weird and wacky year in Newfoundland and Labrador

Published 7 hours ago

Gina Spencer, 16, played a piece by Robert Schumann during the Wintertide Music Festival children’s concert at the arts and culture centre in Corner Brook on Saturday.

Young performer says Corner Brook-based Wintertide gives everyone access to classical music

Updated Jan 14, 2019 at 10 a.m.

The cupcake making station was a hit with two-year-old Dana Carberry at the Military Family Resource Centre Corner Brook Satellite Office’s meet and greet on Saturday. Dana’s dad, Paul Carberry, who watched over her work, is a reservist. The event was held at the Massey Drive Town Hall.

Corner Brook man says being a reservist is something to be proud of

Updated Jan 13, 2019 at 10:20 p.m.

Mashed Potato Crab Cakes

The Food Dude — The Labs take the crab cakes

Published Jan 11, 2019 at 11 a.m.

Opinion

Laughter is indeed a magical elixir and Nick Mercer and the Avion Players are practicing some such alchemy Jan. 20-21 at the Arts and Culture Center in Gander, says columnist Carolyn Parsons.

ART & SOUL: Laughter is the best medicine

Updated a day ago

Stock photo

RUSSELL WANGERSKY: Alcohol and altitude — a potentially dangerous cocktail on airplanes

Updated a day ago

Jim Vibert

VIBERT: ‘Best care’ impossible in stressed emergency

Published Jan 12, 2019 at 6 a.m.

A photo provided as evidence during an animal cruelty trail in Charlottetown of Nicholas, a mixed Labrador/Rottweiler dog recovering at the P.E.I. Humane Society earlier this year.

EDITORIAL: Pets need protection

Published Jan 11, 2019 at 6 a.m.

Community

Community calendar

OUT & ABOUT: What's going on in central, Jan. 16

Published a day ago

Trudy Mesher-Barkman passed away Dec. 28.

Remembering former Nunatsiavut Government representative Trudy Mesher-Barkman

Updated Jan 14, 2019 at 11:09 a.m.

Gordon and Stella Avery

Labrador West Pioneers: Gordon and Stella Avery

Published Jan 12, 2019 at 1:23 p.m.

Kim Wheeler

ASK THE PEOPLE: Why are people leaving their pets outside in the cold?

Published Jan 11, 2019 at 5:30 p.m.

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ATLANTIC MARINE FORECAST for Jan. 18, 2019

Cumby

Allure of outdoor lifestyle just as appealing as job opportunity, says Corner Brook’s new city manager Rodney Cumby

David Penney loves to play basketball with his friends. He has a heart murmur that keeps him on his toes when it comes to keeping up with the grind on the floor but he’s learning to live with it and it’s easier to do when he has a love for the game.

Corner Brook hoopster David Penney learning how to play the game with a heart condition

Tucker

Qalipu, Federation of Newfoundland Indians do not believe allegations of potential conflict, despite change in legal counsel

King

Saskatchewan judge says judgment day has come for man who murdered Mattis Point woman

The cast of “Revue 2018,” which is onstage at the St. John’s Arts and Culture Centre tonight through Sunday.

Another weird and wacky year in Newfoundland and Labrador

Sheriff's officers handcuff Ryan Farrell and prepare to escort him from a St. John's courtroom, where he was convicted Thursday of assaulting and threatening a woman.

Nothing seems to deter him,' Crown says of St. John's man who assaulted, threatened woman

Actress and comedian Mary Walsh, the local ambassador for the 2019 Bell Let’s Talk Day slated for Jan. 30, speaks Thursday at the launch of the 2019 event, at the St. John’s Women’s Centre on Cashin Avenue.

Mary says, ‘Let’s Talk’

The Muskrat Falls hydroelectric power station under construction.

Newfoundland and Labrador in deep with Muskrat Falls project: C.D. Howe report

Cancer survivors Constable Christopher Jones, Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP, with Susan Ralph, model in Breastless and Beautiful calendar.

Happy Valley-Goose Bay N.L. RCMP officer sharing his story as a cancer survivor; helping others facing their own battles

While New Brunswick’s cannabis retailer is laying off staff, Nova Scotia’s finance minister says this province will not follow suit.

Cannabis seeds now available online for Newfoundland and Labrador buyers

Municipal Affairs and Environment Minister Graham Letto oversaw the pre-budget consultation in Happy Valley-Goose Bay Jan. 16.

Roads, attracting people to Labrador and municipal needs identified