The Central Voice

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

Bob Mercer with perhaps his oldest comic, released in 1967. The Amazing Spider-Man #46, released in March of 1967, introduced the villain Shocker. Mercer says the Spider-Man comics were among his first (although he confesses to have become more of a DC fan over the years.)

Clarenville comic collector reflects on Stan Lee’s legacy

This vehicle rolled over near the Avondale access on the Trans-Canada Highway Saturday afternoon, Nov. 10.

Drivers passing accident scenes need to stop taking photos: Avondale ...

Kings District RCMP have located the second missing teenaged girl from North Kentville.

Accomplishments of officers recognized

Police are investigation two separate taxi armed robberies that happened early this morning in St. John's.

St. John’s taxi drivers held up with a gun in two separate ...

Police continue to investigate incident of man who was found seriously ...

The grading of the codfish’s quality, which determines how much harvesters will get for their catch, is done after the fish is brought to a dock, shipped to a plant and prepared for processing. Fish, Food and Allied Workers Union representative Roland Hedderson says the resources are not currently there to bring the grading to the docks where the fish are initially brought in by harvesters.

Twillingate continues push for groundfish operation

Updated 7 hours ago

['Canadian rockers Blue Rodeo will be featured during Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week, running from Nov. 6 to 9 in Truro. They will perform at the Rath Eastlink Community Centre on Nov. 9, with opening acts Adam Baldwin and Carleton Stone. Doors open at 6 p.m.']

Blue Rodeo returning to St. John’s this winter

Updated 4 hours ago

Colchester District RCMP arrested a New Brunswick man early Sunday morning following a high-speed chase that began in Truro Heights.

Expired registrations equals tickets for five Labrador drivers

Published 4 hours ago

This tire at an illegal dumpsite near MacDougalls spoils the beautiful scenery of the Long Range Mountains.

Illegal dumping continues along the Southwest Coast

Published 5 hours ago

News

Parents in the province have been complaining for years about the 1.6-km school busing policy, with many citing safety as their reason. — File photo

1.6-km busing controversy continues in Newfoundland and Labrador

Updated a day ago

Scales of justice.

Victim urges Newfoundland government to do more to protect children of abuse

Updated 9 hours ago

The grading of the codfish’s quality, which determines how much harvesters will get for their catch, is done after the fish is brought to a dock, shipped to a plant and prepared for processing. Fish, Food and Allied Workers Union representative Roland Hedderson says the resources are not currently there to bring the grading to the docks where the fish are initially brought in by harvesters.

Twillingate continues push for groundfish operation

Updated 7 hours ago

House of Assembly, Confederation Building, St. John's.

Newfoundland and Labrador fall legislature roundup and lookahead

Updated 9 hours ago

Sports

Jack Pelley-MacHardy, junior golfer and coach, and Mike Browne, executive director, Grand Falls Golf Club, display Pelley-MacHardy’s awards from his spectacular season.

Golfer Jack Pelley-MacHardy, 13, already a force to be reckoned with in N.L. golf

Published Nov 06, 2018 at 12:05 p.m.

Chuck Linney/Mounties Sports Information
Olivia Henley was inspired to play female hockey at the elite level after seeing how another girl - Heather Richards of St. Anthony - was getting accolades for her accomplishments at the provincial and Atlantic Canada level. She never thought Richards would be a teammate at Mount Allison but she was happy to meet somebody who had a positive influence on her when it came to the game.

Stephenville's Olivia Henley enjoys the connection made with teammate who inspired her

Updated Nov 08, 2018 at 11:35 p.m.

Elwood High Lakers' Jordan Spracklin moves around Templeton Tigers' James Combden to score a basket for the home team during opening day action from the 42nd Elwood Invitational Boys Basketball Tournament on Thursday in Deer Lake.

Elwood Invitational basketball tournament gets underway with win for host team

Updated Nov 08, 2018 at 11:30 p.m.

Thinkstock

Thursday night's West Coast Senior Hockey League player draft results

Updated Nov 08, 2018 at 11:15 p.m.

Business

"Contesting a will without a lawyer: The DIY guide for Canadians" is the latest book of legal advice from St. John's Lawyer Lynne Butler.

Mark Vaughan-Jackson: What to do when a will goes wrong

Updated a day ago

Six RONA locations in Newfoundland and Labrador are slated to close Jan. 27, 2019 This one on O’Leary Avenue in St. John’s is one of them.

Mark Vaughan-Jackson: Counting the cost of RONA closures in Newfoundland

Updated Nov 06, 2018 at 3:27 p.m.

A jar of Active Energy Group’s CoalSwitch product was passed around during the presentation.

Active Energy meets with community leaders on forestry plans

Updated Nov 05, 2018 at 3:23 p.m.

A computer-generated image of the new state-of-the-art arctic class vessel being built for Ocean Choice International. Delivery of the vessel from Europe to Canada is expected next December.

OCI investing in new vessel for Newfoundland and Labrador fishery

Updated Nov 05, 2018 at 5:45 p.m.

Living

Bob Mercer with perhaps his oldest comic, released in 1967. The Amazing Spider-Man #46, released in March of 1967, introduced the villain Shocker. Mercer says the Spider-Man comics were among his first (although he confesses to have become more of a DC fan over the years.)

Clarenville comic collector reflects on Stan Lee’s legacy

Published 5 minutes ago

Retired colonel Clyde Russell salutes the playing of the national anthem during Remembrance Day ceremonies at Stephenville High School on Sunday.

Retired colonel Clyde Russell credits troops for his commendations

Updated a day ago

Alexander Young of the 2nd Battalion of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment puts his poppy on the cross at the end of the Remembrance Day ceremony in Corner Brook on Sunday.

Remembering the 'true heroes' is what Remembrance Day is about for Corner Brook man

Updated a day ago

PHOTO COURTESY OF HELEN GREEN
Sales of “A Newfoundland Seaman in WW1” by Archer Peddle. From left to right, Archer’s son Jim Peddle, Lester Green, and Peter and Jean Stacey of DRC Publishing.

Southwest Arm man’s first-hand account of war published in book

Updated 23 hours ago

Opinion

Author Kate Sparkes

ART & SOUL: Imperfect wisdom

Published Nov 06, 2018 at 4 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.

Bonavista MHA Neil King

Letter: Why it’s important to remember

Published Nov 09, 2018 at 10:33 a.m.

Poppies cover headstone during Remembrance Day ceremonies
(Legion Magazine)

Letter: Honouring war amputees

Published Nov 09, 2018 at 10:30 a.m.

Community

Community calendar

OUT & ABOUT: What's going on in central this week

Published Nov 06, 2018 at 4:31 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.

Ninety-seven-year-old Max Bennett resides in Novato, California with his wife of 70 years, Isabelle. - Contributed photo from Gary Bennett

Burin Peninsula native recalls war-time service

Updated Nov 11, 2018 at 2:34 p.m.

Recent Stories

Bob Mercer with perhaps his oldest comic, released in 1967. The Amazing Spider-Man #46, released in March of 1967, introduced the villain Shocker. Mercer says the Spider-Man comics were among his first (although he confesses to have become more of a DC fan over the years.)

Clarenville comic collector reflects on Stan Lee’s legacy

This vehicle rolled over near the Avondale access on the Trans-Canada Highway Saturday afternoon, Nov. 10.

Drivers passing accident scenes need to stop taking photos: Avondale fire chief

Kings District RCMP have located the second missing teenaged girl from North Kentville.

Accomplishments of officers recognized

Police are investigation two separate taxi armed robberies that happened early this morning in St. John's.

St. John’s taxi drivers held up with a gun in two separate early-morning incidents

Police continue to investigate incident of man who was found seriously injured near Marystown Post Office

Marine forecast

ATLANTIC MARINE FORECAST: Nov. 14, 2018

['Canadian rockers Blue Rodeo will be featured during Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week, running from Nov. 6 to 9 in Truro. They will perform at the Rath Eastlink Community Centre on Nov. 9, with opening acts Adam Baldwin and Carleton Stone. Doors open at 6 p.m.']

Blue Rodeo returning to St. John’s this winter

Colchester District RCMP arrested a New Brunswick man early Sunday morning following a high-speed chase that began in Truro Heights.

Expired registrations equals tickets for five Labrador drivers

This tire at an illegal dumpsite near MacDougalls spoils the beautiful scenery of the Long Range Mountains.

Illegal dumping continues along the Southwest Coast

Scales of justice.

Victim urges Newfoundland government to do more to protect children of abuse

House of Assembly, Confederation Building, St. John's.

Newfoundland and Labrador fall legislature roundup and lookahead

Cindy and John Entwistle in 2010.

CINDY DAY: Like father, like son…