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Fisheries Minister Gerry Byrne said he welcomed the decision of the House to have him retract his statements.

Byrne withdraws remarks about MHAs

For the second year-in-a-row, Nicole MacPherson has placed a Christmas tree in front of her North Sydney home with bags of warm clothing for people in need.

North Sydney woman creates community tree filled with warm clothing

St. Anthony Fire Dept staff ,from left, Alwyn Nicholas, fire chief Peter Green and Lucy Gaulton read pledges throughout the evening. STEPHEN ROBERTS/THE NORTHERN PEN

St. Anthony Fire Department telethon raises over $20,000

Chris Verbiski, second from left, is this year's recipient of the Lee Wulff Conservation Award handed out by the Atlantic Salmon Federation. Posing with him for a photo during the federation's recent annual meetings in New York City are, from left, John Dillon, the federation's chairperson in the United States., Verbiski's wife Jennifer Verbiski, and Bill Taylor, Atlantic Salmon Federation president.

Voisey's Bay mine discoverer Chris Verbiski wins Lee Wulff Salmon ...

Police are looking for thieves that made off with ATVs and firearms from a Tors Cove home on Monday night.

RCMP investigating theft of ATV, firearms from Tors Cove home

FedEx Ground is constructing a distribution centre at 325 Vulcan Avenue in Sydney. The project is expected to be completed in 2020.

FedEx Ground building new distribution centre in Cape Breton

Keith Rumbolt, in overalls, stands and watches helplessly as fire consumes his workshop. CONTRIBUTED.

Fire destroys workshop and sheds in Lodge Bay

Water flows down over Charles Street in Corner Brook Wednesday. Heavy rains put pressure on the storm sewer system in the area, causing the water to overflow over the street.

Heavy rainfall causes issues with storm sewer system in Corner Brook

A registered dietitian with Atlantic Superstore in Lower Sackville, Rebecca Robar offers up a recipe for a delicious vegan tiramisu.

Plant-based desserts for holiday entertaining

The new basketball court will provide countless hours of fun for children - like these two young athletes who attended the unveiling of the court on October 28.

Great timing, collaboration paved the way for newly-renovated ...

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Multiple fatalities in motor vehicle crash near Norris Arm

Updated a day ago

Chris Verbiski, second from left, is this year's recipient of the Lee Wulff Conservation Award handed out by the Atlantic Salmon Federation. Posing with him for a photo during the federation's recent annual meetings in New York City are, from left, John Dillon, the federation's chairperson in the United States., Verbiski's wife Jennifer Verbiski, and Bill Taylor, Atlantic Salmon Federation president.

Voisey's Bay mine discoverer Chris Verbiski wins Lee Wulff Salmon Conservation Award

Updated 8 hours ago

Police are looking for thieves that made off with ATVs and firearms from a Tors Cove home on Monday night.

RCMP investigating theft of ATV, firearms from Tors Cove home

Published 9 hours ago

FedEx Ground is constructing a distribution centre at 325 Vulcan Avenue in Sydney. The project is expected to be completed in 2020.

FedEx Ground building new distribution centre in Cape Breton

Published 10 hours ago

Local

Police are looking for thieves that made off with ATVs and firearms from a Tors Cove home on Monday night.

RCMP investigating theft of ATV, firearms from Tors Cove home

Published 9 hours ago

Grand Falls-Windsor Mayor Barry Manuel stands outside Grand Falls House, a historic property the town will inherit when the transfer of the mill properties goes through.

Grand Falls-Windsor preaching patience on old mill land acquisition

Updated a day ago

Grand Falls-Windsor Mayor Barry Manuel addresses the small number of residents who attended the town’s public budget consultation session at the Exploits Nordic Ski Club on Nov. 6.

Low turnout at Grand Falls-Windsor public budget consultation

Published Nov 08, 2019 at 2:29 p.m.

Val Barter, executive director of Violence Prevention Avalon East.

Newfoundland and Labrador group developing resources for men who want to put violence in the past

Updated Nov 09, 2019 at 6 a.m.

Opinion

Don Cherry's rant on Hockey Night in Canada about people who don't wear poppies has led to renewed calls for him to be removed from his position. Postmedia News

LETTER: I totally disagree with Don Cherry

Updated 14 hours ago

This mess discovered on Feb. 11 in Brigus Juncture shows a mess of garbage left at one of the drop off spots.

LETTER: Waiting for a garbage plan that works

Published Nov 09, 2019 at 6 a.m.

Bad loans make up a significant portion of ACOA’s nearly half-billion-dollar portfolio.

GUEST COLUMN: The struggle is real: Canadians and their credit misadventures

Published Nov 09, 2019 at 6 a.m.

Letter to the Editor

LETTER: Searching for a silver bullet

Updated Nov 09, 2019 at 6 a.m.

Business

FedEx Ground is constructing a distribution centre at 325 Vulcan Avenue in Sydney. The project is expected to be completed in 2020.

FedEx Ground building new distribution centre in Cape Breton

Published 10 hours ago

KFC Canada will be testing bamboo buckets for its products in 2020.

Kentucky Fried Chicken testing bamboo poutine buckets in Canada

Updated Nov 05, 2019 at 12:45 p.m.

Dominion parent company Loblaw has teamed up with Instacart to launch a program of online grocery shopping with home delivery at five Dominion stores in the Northeast Avalon. The program was launched Thursday.

Unifor headed to bargaining table with Loblaw seeking new collective agreement for N.L. workers

Published Nov 04, 2019 at 4:51 p.m.

['The Come By Chance refinery.']

North Atlantic Refinery CEO talks future pipeline to Whiffen Head

Updated Nov 04, 2019 at 10:10 a.m.

Sports

Skaters from the Silver Blades Skating Club in Corner Brook who won medals at the Rebecca Pack Memorial Friendship Skate held in Gander included, Meredith Hayden, Rebecca Janes, Savannah Burden, Natalie Caines, Kaleigh Allen, Beau Callahan and Lennox Callahan.

Friendship Skate medal winners from Corner Brook

Updated a day ago

Halifax Mooseheads

Mooseheads flat in 4-1 loss to Voltigeurs

Updated Nov 08, 2019 at 10:22 p.m.

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Newfoundland senior hockey: ECSHL set to operate in 2019-20

Published Nov 08, 2019 at 4:46 p.m.

Drummondville Voltigeurs centre and Bay Roberts native Dawson Mercer (right) is getting increasing attention from those who rank prospects for the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. — Drummondville Voltigeurs photo

Newfoundland's Dawson Mercer is an early riser

Updated Nov 08, 2019 at 7:10 a.m.

Lifestyles

For the second year-in-a-row, Nicole MacPherson has placed a Christmas tree in front of her North Sydney home with bags of warm clothing for people in need.

North Sydney woman creates community tree filled with warm clothing

Published 7 hours ago

Corner Brook native Jennifer Thornhill Verma travelled to Little Bay East on the Burin Peninsula to conduct research for her upcoming book "Saltwater Cowboys: What Happened to Newfoundlanders When the Cod Fishery Closed." The house in the background was once owned by her grandfather.

Corner Brook native launches new book on cod moratorium

Updated a day ago

Claire Hulan-Beck of Massey Drive was crowned Miss Newfoundland and Labrador in Harbour Grace on Nov. 3. CONTRIBUTED BY VALERIE KNIGHT

Massey Drive’s Claire Hulan-Beck crowned Miss Newfoundland and Labrador

Updated Nov 11, 2019 at 9:07 a.m.

Joseph Leblanc and his granddaughter Reta Leblanc sold poppies together during Remembrance Week 2019. CONTRIBUTED

Newfoundland Grandfather and granddaughter team up to sell poppies

Updated Nov 10, 2019 at 10:20 a.m.

Recent Stories

Fisheries Minister Gerry Byrne said he welcomed the decision of the House to have him retract his statements.

Byrne withdraws remarks about MHAs

For the second year-in-a-row, Nicole MacPherson has placed a Christmas tree in front of her North Sydney home with bags of warm clothing for people in need.

North Sydney woman creates community tree filled with warm clothing

St. Anthony Fire Dept staff ,from left, Alwyn Nicholas, fire chief Peter Green and Lucy Gaulton read pledges throughout the evening. STEPHEN ROBERTS/THE NORTHERN PEN

St. Anthony Fire Department telethon raises over $20,000

Chris Verbiski, second from left, is this year's recipient of the Lee Wulff Conservation Award handed out by the Atlantic Salmon Federation. Posing with him for a photo during the federation's recent annual meetings in New York City are, from left, John Dillon, the federation's chairperson in the United States., Verbiski's wife Jennifer Verbiski, and Bill Taylor, Atlantic Salmon Federation president.

Voisey's Bay mine discoverer Chris Verbiski wins Lee Wulff Salmon Conservation Award

Police are looking for thieves that made off with ATVs and firearms from a Tors Cove home on Monday night.

RCMP investigating theft of ATV, firearms from Tors Cove home

FedEx Ground is constructing a distribution centre at 325 Vulcan Avenue in Sydney. The project is expected to be completed in 2020.

FedEx Ground building new distribution centre in Cape Breton

Keith Rumbolt, in overalls, stands and watches helplessly as fire consumes his workshop. CONTRIBUTED.

Fire destroys workshop and sheds in Lodge Bay

Water flows down over Charles Street in Corner Brook Wednesday. Heavy rains put pressure on the storm sewer system in the area, causing the water to overflow over the street.

Heavy rainfall causes issues with storm sewer system in Corner Brook

A registered dietitian with Atlantic Superstore in Lower Sackville, Rebecca Robar offers up a recipe for a delicious vegan tiramisu.

Plant-based desserts for holiday entertaining

The new basketball court will provide countless hours of fun for children - like these two young athletes who attended the unveiling of the court on October 28.

Great timing, collaboration paved the way for newly-renovated Spryfield basketball court

Don Cherry's rant on Hockey Night in Canada about people who don't wear poppies has led to renewed calls for him to be removed from his position. Postmedia News

LETTER: I totally disagree with Don Cherry

Don Cherry.

LETTER: Shame on Sportsnet for firing Don Cherry