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Boatbuilder Levi Hodder with his notched carpenter square in 1966.

Down Memory Lane: 133 notches on his square

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Clarenville RCMP charge two drivers traveling together for driving at ...

A tractor trailer spilled a load of gravel from his truck onto the westbound side of TCH west of Paddy's Pond early Wednesday morning.

Gravel spilled on TCH outside St. John’s

Gander Collegiate student Kate Brown is hoping a Fridays for Future walk, in Gander May 24, can help raise awareness about global warming and the need for change.

Gander student organizes walkout to raise awareness about climate ...

There was a lot of cloud around, but Saturday’s Full Flower Moon did make an appearance in some areas. Donna Langille snapped this awesome photo from her home in Amherst, N.S. Last weekend’s moon was a special moon — it was a seasonal Blue Moon. By definition, it’s the third full moon in a season that has four and on average and occurs about every three years.

CINDY'S SNAPSHOT: Once in a blue moon in Amherst

Sunday was quite lovely in Sydney Mines Cape Breton. Rosemary Woods was out enjoying the May sun when she noticed this perplexing pattern in the sky. She was king enough to share it with those of us who were not treated to the beautiful blanket of clouds.

GRANDMA SAYS: Washboard Sky?  Be quick to hang your wash to dry!

Coun. Dave Lane: “Sometimes you think because there’s construction that you don’t want to go down there – actually, get down to see the construction.”

Come downtown, St. John's councillor urges, see the construction

St. John’s Mayor Danny Breen speaks to reporters after the regular Monday council meeting, during which council voted to waive downtown development fees.

St. John’s council ‘hopeful’ waiver of development fees will spur ...

Ron Power, a contractor working for Nalcor, testifies Tuesday at the Muskrat Falls Inquiry in St. John’s.

Muskrat Falls project manager had concerns about Astaldi early on

Let the sunlight in. Make sure your windows are sparkling to flood your rooms with light.

COLIN AND JUSTIN: Thawed out and ready for action

Gander Collegiate student Kate Brown is hoping a Fridays for Future walk, in Gander May 24, can help raise awareness about global warming and the need for change.

Gander student organizes walkout to raise awareness about climate change

Published 1 hour ago

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Clarenville RCMP charge two drivers traveling together for driving at excessive speeds

Updated 1 hour ago

A tractor trailer spilled a load of gravel from his truck onto the westbound side of TCH west of Paddy's Pond early Wednesday morning.

Gravel spilled on TCH outside St. John’s

Updated 17 minutes ago

Sunday was quite lovely in Sydney Mines Cape Breton. Rosemary Woods was out enjoying the May sun when she noticed this perplexing pattern in the sky. She was king enough to share it with those of us who were not treated to the beautiful blanket of clouds.

GRANDMA SAYS: Washboard Sky?  Be quick to hang your wash to dry!

Published 5 hours ago

News

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Clarenville RCMP charge two drivers traveling together for driving at excessive speeds

Updated 1 hour ago

RCMP investigating human remains found near coastal Labrador community

Published a day ago

Grand Falls-Windsor native Chris Feener is looking forward to bringing a collection of stadium rock hits to this year’s Exploits Valley Salmon Festival in Grand Falls-Windsor in July.

Salmon Festival performer sees merit in format change

Published a day ago

Grand Falls-Windsor student Amanda Saunders is all smiles five and a half weeks after her successful heart transplant University of Ottawa Heart Institute.

Amanda Saunders is back in Grand Falls-Windsor after her heart transplant

Published a day ago

Sports

Alex Stares, right, poses for a photo with Liam Bennett during the midget A provincial tournament held in St. John's at Easter.

NICHOLAS MERCER: Gander teen forms bond with young hockey player over a stick

Published May 05, 2019 at 2:50 p.m.

Eight skaters will be leaving the Ice Crystals Skating Club in Marystown at the end of the season. Front, from left, Julia Foote and Alyssa Dominie. Back row, Rihanna Murphy, Raleigh Murphy, Hannah Lambe, Erin Drake, Emily Drake and Sarah Stone.

Skaters emotional following final ice show in Marystown

Updated May 08, 2019 at 9:52 p.m.

Whynot ranked No. 4 for QMJHL draft

Updated May 08, 2019 at 8:37 p.m.

The Bantam A Lakers, one of the Labrador West minor hockey teams that travelled to the island for an Easter tournament, won gold after going undefeated in play. It wasn’t easy to get to that point as players, families and the association dealt with hockey gear transportation woes.

Labrador West hockey teams frustrated with equipment transportation delays

Updated May 08, 2019 at 10:10 a.m.

Business

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Plastic straws phased out at IKEA

Published May 14, 2019 at 7:16 p.m.

April Gillam and Melissa Samms were two of a dozen attendees at a Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador presentation exploring opportunities within the tourism industry on Tuesday, Apr. 30.

Opportunities exist to grow visitors to southwest coast, says Hospitality NL program coordinator

Published May 08, 2019 at 9:16 p.m.

Iceberg

Arrival of icebergs creates tourism optimism on Northern Peninsula

Published May 07, 2019 at 1:18 p.m.

The Hebron platform on Newfoundland and Labrador offshore is an example of how digitalization is disrupting how the offshore oil and gas sector conducts and manages operations.

GUEST COLUMN: Growing N.L.’s offshore sector should be a a priority for candidates

Published May 04, 2019 at 6 a.m.

Living

The L’il Dory Lounge opened in Marystown in the 1970s. It closed around four years ago and was demolished on May 3.

L’il Dory Lounge, iconic Marystown bar, fades into history with recent demolition

Published 2 minutes ago

Nicole Hubert of Design First Interiors won second place in Kitchen, Classic/Traditional, $60,000-$79,999 (not including labour).

Let there be white: Winning kitchens and bathrooms at Ottawa's Design Excellence Awards

Updated May 17, 2019 at 3 p.m.

Heather’s finished rug may be tiny, but it’s inspired her to keep going with her new hobby.

MY HANDMADE HOME: Heather’s new hobby has her hooked

Updated May 17, 2019 at 12:02 p.m.

2-minute reads Part 2: Who are the people in our neighbourhood?

Updated May 19, 2019 at 4:21 p.m.

Opinion

Alex Harrold

ALEX HARROLD: Vaping is a serious concern; this week’s column, not so much

Published Apr 18, 2019 at 4:06 p.m.

If you spoil your ballot or don’t vote, who do you think will be paying attention? Voting is the best way to make your voice heard. —

EDITORIAL: Why your vote counts

Published May 16, 2019 at 6 a.m.

Letter to the Editor

LETTER: Ask the hard questions and above all vote

Updated May 13, 2019 at 3:46 p.m.

LETTER: Insulted by Service Canada employee’s outburst

Published May 10, 2019 at 12:52 p.m.

Community

Young skiers are pictured here with the groomer.

Plum Point ski club celebrates new groomer

Published May 17, 2019 at 2:45 p.m.

Steven Hiscock has been nominated for his work with the Burgeo Broadcasting Station.

A stutterer no more, Burgeo newscaster earning accolades for talking abilities

Updated May 07, 2019 at 7:59 a.m.

From left, are three members of a committee working to establish the first war memorial in Freshwater, Conception Bay — Darryl Parsons, chairwoman Lynne Priddle and treasurer David Moriarity.

Freshwater committee wants to establish Conception Bay community’s first war memorial

Published May 04, 2019 at 8:30 a.m.

Students from Exploits Valley High have been working since October on the production of Rock of Ages: High School Edition. Performers hit the stage May 3-5.

Ready to rock in Grand Falls-Windsor

Published May 03, 2019 at 4:45 p.m.

Recent Stories

The L’il Dory Lounge opened in Marystown in the 1970s. It closed around four years ago and was demolished on May 3.

L’il Dory Lounge, iconic Marystown bar, fades into history with recent demolition

Boatbuilder Levi Hodder with his notched carpenter square in 1966.

Down Memory Lane: 133 notches on his square

Stock image for use with RCMP release re-writes and other policing stories.

Clarenville RCMP charge two drivers traveling together for driving at excessive speeds

A tractor trailer spilled a load of gravel from his truck onto the westbound side of TCH west of Paddy's Pond early Wednesday morning.

Gravel spilled on TCH outside St. John’s

Gander Collegiate student Kate Brown is hoping a Fridays for Future walk, in Gander May 24, can help raise awareness about global warming and the need for change.

Gander student organizes walkout to raise awareness about climate change

There was a lot of cloud around, but Saturday’s Full Flower Moon did make an appearance in some areas. Donna Langille snapped this awesome photo from her home in Amherst, N.S. Last weekend’s moon was a special moon — it was a seasonal Blue Moon. By definition, it’s the third full moon in a season that has four and on average and occurs about every three years.

CINDY'S SNAPSHOT: Once in a blue moon in Amherst

Sunday was quite lovely in Sydney Mines Cape Breton. Rosemary Woods was out enjoying the May sun when she noticed this perplexing pattern in the sky. She was king enough to share it with those of us who were not treated to the beautiful blanket of clouds.

GRANDMA SAYS: Washboard Sky?  Be quick to hang your wash to dry!

Coun. Dave Lane: “Sometimes you think because there’s construction that you don’t want to go down there – actually, get down to see the construction.”

Come downtown, St. John's councillor urges, see the construction

St. John’s Mayor Danny Breen speaks to reporters after the regular Monday council meeting, during which council voted to waive downtown development fees.

St. John’s council ‘hopeful’ waiver of development fees will spur growth downtown

Ron Power, a contractor working for Nalcor, testifies Tuesday at the Muskrat Falls Inquiry in St. John’s.

Muskrat Falls project manager had concerns about Astaldi early on

Let the sunlight in. Make sure your windows are sparkling to flood your rooms with light.

COLIN AND JUSTIN: Thawed out and ready for action

From left, Todd Perry, youth support with SmartICE; Shawna Dicker, logistics coordinator; and Rex Holwell, Northern production lead, gather outside the new facility in Nain. COURTESY OF SMARTICE INC.

SmartICE honoured with innovation award