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Check out the lights from your area and around Atlantic Canada below! - 123RF photo

Newfoundland and Labrador 2018 Christmas Lights map

Vote for Newfoundland and Labrador's newsmaker and top story of 2018

Alfred Fitzpatrick represents harvesters from the Burin Peninsula in crab fishing areas 10 and 11 on the Fish, Food and Allied Workers union’s inshore council.

N.L. crab fishers taken aback by DFO's latest details on crab data

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

Romaine Lettuce — 123RF Stock Photo

Sobeys stores halt sale of romaine lettuce

The Port aux Basques Town Council (front row, from left) Deputy Mayor Todd Strickland, Mayor John Spencer, Justin Blackler; (back) Chester Coffin, Jerome Battiste, Jim Lane and Melvin Keeping.

Port aux Basques council still working on 2019 budget

The crab fishery is underway for harvesters across the Great Northern Peninsula. While catch rates are varying, travelling ice and rough weather has been a problem for many this season.

GUEST COLUMN: 2018 was positive on trade, negative on investment ...

MARK VAUGHAN-JACKSON: Innovation, technology and timing

The Association for New Canadians in St. John’s held its annual Christmas dinner Thursday. — Glen Whiffen/The Telegram

Newcomers to Newfoundland enjoy special Christmas dinner

Curtis French is an assistant professor in genetics at Memorial University and one of the few researchers at the university doing germline editing – the kind of gene editing completed by the researcher in China – except French does his research on zebrafish rather than humans.

Human gene editing not on Newfoundland and Labrador's near horizon

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While Wi-Fi cameras can be easier to install, the pros say they come with tradeoffs that suffer in comparison to a full-fledged security camera system that’s wired via ethernet cables to a dedicated hard drive or network video recorder. - Getty Images/iStockphoto

Tethered safety: Wi-Fi cameras come with tradeoffs

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The hundreds of compost bins that were delivered to Cape St. George this past summer are now in use in the community helping to lessen the amount of waste going to the regional transfer site in St. George’s.

Cape St. George resident Robert Cormier surprised at simplicity of backyard composting

Published a day ago

A detail from "Gryla," a sculpture representing an evil Icelandic ogress, by artisan Janet Peter.

It’s a Cruel Yule: St. John's artisan explores the darker side of Christmas traditions

Updated 23 hours ago

Bara Jonson and Free performing at St. Gabriel’s Hall in Marystown during the Live at Heart Newfoundland Showcase event earlier this year. —PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY TRACEY MASTERS PHOTOGRAPHY

Swedish duo pen song about time in N.L.

Updated a day ago

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While Wi-Fi cameras can be easier to install, the pros say they come with tradeoffs that suffer in comparison to a full-fledged security camera system that’s wired via ethernet cables to a dedicated hard drive or network video recorder. - Getty Images/iStockphoto

Tethered safety: Wi-Fi cameras come with tradeoffs

Updated 19 hours ago

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STREAMLINE YOUR STUFF: Holiday prep tips to help you be ready for this busy time of year

Published Dec 07, 2018 at 2:50 p.m.

When planning for the holiday season at Bellissimo, they stick with a mix of classic and vintage and then add in a few of the trends. This year, they have lots of blush and jewel-toned ornaments that they would not have had in past years. - Carolina Andrade

Finding inspiration breathing new life into your holiday decor

Updated Dec 09, 2018 at 1:06 p.m.

Furniture or linens make a great holiday gift for the new homeowner on your list. - 123RF

Great gifts for new homeowners

Updated Dec 06, 2018 at 3:31 p.m.

Tis The Season

Non-alcoholic spiced wine sangria

RECIPE: Non-Alcoholic Spiced Wine Sangria

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Four gift ideas for the cook on your list

Updated Dec 04, 2018 at 10:20 a.m.

Save money, time and more with collective gift giving.

Holiday gift pools: five great reasons to opt for collective gift giving

Published Nov 30, 2018 at 12:39 p.m.

Check out the lights from your area and around Atlantic Canada below! - 123RF photo

Newfoundland and Labrador 2018 Christmas Lights map

Updated Dec 03, 2018 at 2:38 p.m.

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The Port aux Basques Town Council (front row, from left) Deputy Mayor Todd Strickland, Mayor John Spencer, Justin Blackler; (back) Chester Coffin, Jerome Battiste, Jim Lane and Melvin Keeping.

Port aux Basques council still working on 2019 budget

The crab fishery is underway for harvesters across the Great Northern Peninsula. While catch rates are varying, travelling ice and rough weather has been a problem for many this season.

GUEST COLUMN: 2018 was positive on trade, negative on investment confidence

Curtis French is an assistant professor in genetics at Memorial University and one of the few researchers at the university doing germline editing – the kind of gene editing completed by the researcher in China – except French does his research on zebrafish rather than humans.

Human gene editing not on Newfoundland and Labrador's near horizon

The Association for New Canadians in St. John’s held its annual Christmas dinner Thursday. — Glen Whiffen/The Telegram

Newcomers to Newfoundland enjoy special Christmas dinner

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MARK VAUGHAN-JACKSON: Innovation, technology and timing

Newfoundland and Labrador Auditor General Julia Mullaley presented her report on the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018, to the House of Assembly on Friday morning.

Newfoundland and Labrador's fiscal future faces big risk

Ryan Farrell, 31, represented himself in provincial court Wednesday on charges of assault with a weapon, uttering threats, mischief and breaching court orders in connection with an altercation with his landlord a month ago. Farrell told the judge, “I think I’ll go to law school once I get pardoned."

Frustrated suspect put on mute by St. John's judge

A school bus with its stop sign out and lights flashing.

Judge dismisses application for acquittal in N.L. unlawful school bus certificate case

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ASK THE PEOPLE: What did you think of Corner Brook's budget?

Stella Michel of Corner Brook learned from her parents the importance of being willing to help others. She does her part in the community and loves being able to help those who find themselves in a situation where they could use a friend.

Corner Brook woman says her family showed her how to make a difference in people’s lives

Paul Winter, originally of Corner Brook, stands next to the Rob Roy. It is a boat he plans to rent to people in Edmonton, Alta. - Photo courtesy Adam Millie/Rat Creek Press

Corner Brook native constructs N.L. dories for Albertan rivers

The mother of a teenage girl in Stephenville is hoping for changes in the justice system when it comes to dealing with sexual assault cases.

Stephenville mother wants changes to justice system for sexual assault cases