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As tradition dictates, poppies are pinned to the wreaths after official Remembrance Day ceremonies end. BRIAN MCINNIS/THE GUARDIAN

Remembrance Day: Honouring warriors around Newfoundland and Labrador

The Caribou Monument at Beaumont-Hamel, France, stands to honour Newfoundlanders and Labradorians who served in the First World War and, in particular, one of the most horrendous battles.

Devastation, distinction: Battle of Beaumont-Hamel is etched in ...

On the 11th hour.

ON THE 11th HOUR: when the war went quiet

Posters like these, published across Atlantic Canada, encouraged young men to enlist.

The psychology of war in Atlantic Canada: war wounds beyond the ...

Letters to Santa

Letters To Santa

Students at Graham Academy in Corner Brook took part in a 48-hour musical over the weekend. The group produced "Fame" in two days.

NICHOLAS MERCER: Working for 48 hours

Kurt Etchegary had to give up on competitive hockey at the age of 21 because injuries took a toll on his body after a four-year career with the Quebec Remparts of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. He will be back in game mode again this weekend when he makes his senior hockey debut with the Corner Brook Royals.

Former Quebec junior hockey star Kurt Etchegary suiting up for Corner ...

Figure skating has always been Caylie Blake's biggest passion in life

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Joel Burke, left, and Nick Hamlyn are seen during the dress rehearsal of "Rent" by the Off-Broadway Players, which opens tonight at the Arts and Culture Centre in Corner Brook.

Well-known musicians join community cast in 'Rent'

Deer Lake's Graydon Pelley has left the Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador and is presenting an alternative for voters with a new group.

Graydon Pelley offering alternative to province's voters through NL ...

Peter and Karen Yetman’s house in Paradise had some siding peel off as a result of the high winds on Wednesday. Even stronger winds are expected to buffet the island tonight and into Thursday.

Newfoundland residents warned to be prepared for major storm system

Published 11 hours ago

This maquette of a First World War soldier was used temporarily during the unveiling of The Danger Tree bronze sculpture at Grenfell campus, Memorial University in June 2016. A permanent bronze version will be installed there next July.

Sculpture of First World War soldier Pte. Hugh McWhirter still being planned for Danger Tree site at Grenfell Campus in Corner Brook

Updated 2 hours ago

Justice

Province and judges must talk face-to-face, Newfoundland and Labrador Supreme Court rules

Published 4 hours ago

['Ches Crosbie.']

The N.L. Alliance needs 1,000 signatures to get off the ground

Published 5 hours ago

News

Deer Lake's Graydon Pelley has left the Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador and is presenting an alternative for voters with a new group.

Graydon Pelley offering alternative to province's voters through NL Alliance

Published 2 hours ago

St. John's businessman Paul Antle, owner of Newdock, has signed an agreement in principle with Peter Kiewit and Sons to purchase the old shipyard portion of its operations in Marystown. - Southern Gazette file photo

Marystown shipyard could change hands by December, Mayor Sam Synard says

Updated 6 hours ago

Northern Arm.

Northern Arm council up and running again

Updated 9 hours ago

Randy and Paula Dodge are residents of Paradise, California and are currently reported missing. Their niece Megan Janes, who resides in Lewisporte, has been posting across her social media accounts hoping to spread the word and find answers for her family. The Paradise community has been heavily destroyed by the California wildfire, known as the Camp Fire, that still continues to rage.

Lewisporte resident hoping to find answers about missing family in California

Published 10 hours ago

Sports

Susan Stuckless in her red Team Canada jersey displays her gold medal and the team trophy near the ocean in Bermuda. Stuckless says since the ocean was so close to the rink, players would often jump into the water to cool off after games.

From street hockey in Herring Neck to a gold medal in Bermuda

Published 10 hours ago

Cole McLaren of Lequille, Annapolis County worked his way up through the Valley Wildcats program in Berwick before earning his spot on the Halifax Mooseheads roster.

Titan no match for Mooseheads

Published Nov 10, 2018 at 10:13 p.m.

With his 70th birthday quickly approaching, Alex Blanchard is still a smoothie on skates. He plays about 50 games of hockey each year and still keeps up with the younger guys, many of whom are awestruck at his longevity and effectiveness at his age.

Corner Brook’s Alex Blanchard still skating circles at 69

Published Nov 09, 2018 at 6:21 p.m.

Matthew Hunt participates in the 2018 provincial men’s curling Tankard as the third for the Greg Smith foursome. The Smith rink won the provincial Tankard with a 9-4 win over Andrew Symonds on Sunday at the ReMax Centre in St. John’s.

Corner Brook’s Matt Hunt putting competitive curling on hold with work career now a priority

Published Nov 09, 2018 at 6:17 p.m.

Business

Dan Villeneuve, the President and CEO of Great Northern Port, was invited to be the guest speaker at the St. Anthony and Area Chamber of Commerce’s monthly meeting at the Haven Inn Nov 7.

Great Northern Port CEO hints at 2019 start on St. Anthony project

Updated 13 hours ago

The deepwater rig, Henry Goodrich, prepares to move to the Flemish Pass to drill a second Mizzen well for Statoil Canada. Alongside the rig is the anchor-handling tug, Skandi Vega in this undated photo. The rig, now  at the North Amethyst site near the White Rose oilfield, has had operations temporarily suspended after an incident last week. — Submitted file photo

Record bids for Newfoundland and Labrador offshore oil exploration total over $1.3 billion

Published Nov 08, 2018 at 6 a.m.

Bob Williamson on Newfoundland and Labrador’s start-up scene compared to the rest of Atlantic Canada: “Simply put, per capita you have more successful start-ups than I've seen in the other three provinces.”

Mark Vaughan-Jackson: Putting our money where our ideas are

Published Nov 08, 2018 at 6 a.m.

Paula Snelgrove (left) and Michelle Follett are the first women to receive union cards from the Longshoremen’s Protective Union in its 115-year history. They work on the St. John’s waterfront.

Longshoremen’s Protective Union in Newfoundland and Labrador celebrates first women members

Published Nov 07, 2018 at 6 a.m.

Living

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Joel Burke, left, and Nick Hamlyn are seen during the dress rehearsal of "Rent" by the Off-Broadway Players, which opens tonight at the Arts and Culture Centre in Corner Brook.

Well-known musicians join community cast in 'Rent'

Published 2 hours ago

Bridie Jenkinson is the author of “Bertha Bunny in tales from the Black Spruce Marsh.”

Mooring Cove artist Bridie Jenkinson writes children’s book

Published Nov 12, 2018 at 4:17 p.m.

Some of the crowd that gathered for the Remembrance Day ceremony in Corner Brook on Sunday are seen behind the cross covered in poppies.

SLIDESHOW: Remembrance Day ceremonies in Corner Brook/Deer Lake/Stephenville

Updated Nov 11, 2018 at 11:25 p.m.

Modern day war veteran Jamey French, back left, stands with his mom Norma French, while posing for a photo with his daughters from left: Jaime French and Maria French following Remembrance Day ceremonies at Stephenville High School on Sunday.

Stephenville soldier did his job while on Croatia tour

Updated a day ago

Opinion

Letter to the editor

LETTER: Come From Away sparks pride in Gander, Canada

Published 11 hours ago

Don’t let writing letters to the editor become a dying art.

Letter: The case for a Northern Peninsula museum

Updated Nov 09, 2018 at 3:26 p.m.

Walk on the Wild Side

Gary Shaw: Trapping season is upon us

Updated Nov 09, 2018 at 12:08 p.m.

An anonymous letter arguing against proposed accessory apartments is making the rounds in Charlottetown.

Letter: The reasoning behind the decision

Published Nov 09, 2018 at 11:09 a.m.

Community

Crow Head Mayor John Hamlyn and his granddaughter, Katie Hamlyn, snapped this photo during a recent family event.

Mayor John Hamlyn has enjoyed his 55 years of service in Crow Head

Published 10 hours ago

Karen Dawe raises four-year old Isabella Dawe to pin a poppy to a cross at Gander’s Remembrance Day ceremony earlier today. Karen attended the annual ceremony to remember her grandfather Cecil Dawe, uncles Lewis and Ambrose Dawe, and stepfather Lloyd Joseph Parsons.

Gander pays its respects

Updated Nov 11, 2018 at 2:54 p.m.

Korean War veteran Bud Murphy.

Port aux Basques remembers

Updated Nov 11, 2018 at 12:49 p.m.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 64 Holyrood Sgt.-of-Arms Ed Mahoney, left, and vice-president Ed Smith stand in front of the town’s war memorial, where the annual Remembrance Day ceremony was held Sunday, Nov. 11.

Holyrood gathers for Remembrance Day 2018

Published Nov 11, 2018 at 12:46 p.m.

Recent Stories

Students at Graham Academy in Corner Brook took part in a 48-hour musical over the weekend. The group produced "Fame" in two days.

NICHOLAS MERCER: Working for 48 hours

Kurt Etchegary had to give up on competitive hockey at the age of 21 because injuries took a toll on his body after a four-year career with the Quebec Remparts of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. He will be back in game mode again this weekend when he makes his senior hockey debut with the Corner Brook Royals.

Former Quebec junior hockey star Kurt Etchegary suiting up for Corner Brook Royals

Blake

Figure skating has always been Caylie Blake's biggest passion in life

Submitted photo
Joel Burke, left, and Nick Hamlyn are seen during the dress rehearsal of "Rent" by the Off-Broadway Players, which opens tonight at the Arts and Culture Centre in Corner Brook.

Well-known musicians join community cast in 'Rent'

Deer Lake's Graydon Pelley has left the Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador and is presenting an alternative for voters with a new group.

Graydon Pelley offering alternative to province's voters through NL Alliance

This maquette of a First World War soldier was used temporarily during the unveiling of The Danger Tree bronze sculpture at Grenfell campus, Memorial University in June 2016. A permanent bronze version will be installed there next July.

Sculpture of First World War soldier Pte. Hugh McWhirter still being planned for Danger Tree site at Grenfell Campus in Corner Brook

Justice

Province and judges must talk face-to-face, Newfoundland and Labrador Supreme Court rules

['Ches Crosbie.']

The N.L. Alliance needs 1,000 signatures to get off the ground

Robert Thompson, former deputy minister of natural resources and clerk of the executive council, testified at the Muskrat Falls Inquiry Wednesday, saying there was a close working relationship between Nalcor Energy and the provincial government, but the province’s oversight role was not ignored.

Province maintained oversight of Muskrat Falls project, former bureaucrat says

Portugal Cove-St. Philip's firefighters were called out to a barn fire Wednesday night, the second fire in the town today. Keith Gosse/The Telegram

Barn goes up in flames during second fire in Portugal Cove Wednesday

Artwork discovered in St. John’s this past summer by Group of Seven artist A.Y. Jackson — owned by a Newfoundland resident — will be up for auction at Consignor’s Fall Auction of Important Canadian Art on Nov. 20 in Toronto. The piece titled “Ungava Coast,” an oil sketch, was discovered in St. John’s during a public appraisal event this past summer.

Group of Seven Painting discovered in this province

Marine forecast

Marine Forecast for Nov. 15, 2018