New Why the delay? Family of Burton Winters looks for promised inquiry

The family of a Labrador boy who died on the ice outside Makkovik in 2012 is wondering why the government has not lived up to an election promise to hold an inquiry into his death.

New Grand Falls-Windsor schools on lockdown after reports of suspicious man

One school in Grand Falls-Windsor has dismissed students and others are on lockdown following reports of a suspicious male in the community who has access to guns.

2 White Bay women, man from Labrador killed in Howley Junction crash

RCMP have released more information about the three people who died in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday on the Trans-Canada Highway in western Newfoundland.

Man sought for trying to leave St. John's Sobeys with stolen chicken in his pants

Police in St. John's are looking for a man who allegedly assaulted a security guard earlier this summer after trying to shoplift chicken out of a Sobeys grocery store in his pants.

To serve and protect their mental health: The call for more PTSD help for first responders

by Geoff Bartlett

The sudden death of an RCMP Corporal has highlighted the mental health struggles faced by people who are first on the scene to accidents and other difficult scenes.

Writer hopes blog post on brother's suicide will help get people talking

An author and retired police communications strategist is hoping a blog post she wrote about her late brother may encourage people to be more open when it comes to talking about suicide.

Frustrated judge challenges drunk driver to become champion for change

by Terry Roberts

Harbour Grace judge challenges drunk driver to change his ways and become an advocate for safe, sober driving.

Nain man, 32, drowns after boating incident in Natuashish

RCMP say he was a passenger in a boat near the shores of Natuashish before the drowning.

Gas prices down 5.9 cents, starting road back to pre-Harvey levels

by Ryan Cooke

It's good news for drivers in Newfoundland and Labrador — gas is down by nearly six cents.

3 dead following crash near Howley Junction in western Newfoundland

Two others have been brought to hospital with injuries.

'I've got a few selfies': First time hiker in good spirits after getting stuck on Signal Hill

by Andrew Sampson

The St. John's Regional Fire Department and other emergency crews helped rescue a hiker on Signal Hill Wednesday afternoon.

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Skipper's big arrival: 4-year-old with Type 1 diabetes gets alert dog

by Jacob Barker

4-year-old Nathaniel Dale got a delivery he's been waiting for for almost a year. Skipper, his diabetic alert dog, arrived in Happy Valley-Goose Bay earlier this week.

St. John's business owners 'upset and angry' with proposed federal tax changes

by Lukas Wall

The chair of the St. John's Board of Trade says she and other members of the business community are "extremely disappointed" after a meeting Bill Morneau.

What's in a name? An edge when it comes to municipal elections

by Lukas Wall

Voters can be creatures of habit, according to one political science professor.

Just like dad: Adorable brother and sister make mock FireFit course

These two kids are getting an early start on a potential firefighting career and following in their father's footsteps.

Video PSAC protests Phoenix pay problems at St. John's hotel where PM, cabinet meet

by Stephanie Kinsella

People rallied in the rain over the problem-plagued Phoenix pay system, outside of a St. John's hotel - at the same time Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the federal cabinet were inside.

Poll: Newfoundland and Labrador Liberals back on top

by Stephanie Kinsella

A new poll puts the Liberals ahead of the Progressive Conservatives in Newfoundland and Labrador.

We're not Superman: RCMP Cpl. Trevor O'Keefe mourned following sudden death

by Terry Roberts

The death of RCMP Cpl. Trevor O'Keefe on Monday has cast a deep sadness over the entire force in this province, say fellow officers who served alongside the well-known Mountie.

Trial date set for man accused of three child sex crimes

by Garrett Barry

Shane Penney has pleaded not guilty to three counts of invitation to sexual touching. He will go to trial Feb. 8.

St. John's announces surplus of more than $12M from 2016 budget

The City of St. John's has released its annual cash budget report for 2016, which shows the city has a surplus of $12,098,697 — or 4.9 per cent of the city's budget for that year.

'They didn't have the data': Labrador scientist questions Mud Lake flood research

by Katie Breen

A Labrador scientist is taking issue with preliminary findings into the cause of flooding at Mud Lake.

Ferryland residents angry over long wait for bridge fix

An unassuming bridge that’s fallen into disrepair in Ferryland has created quite the divide in the community.

Video Foreign student says immigrants leaving N.L. because finding meaningful work too difficult

Immigration is often touted as a solution to the province's demographic problems, but are there too many barriers for those who want to stay here and make a living?

High schools face tough challenge as dropout rate looms over new academic year

by Ryan Cooke

Educators are looking outside the box to prevent dropouts, while dropouts are looking outside the education system for help with schooling.

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Record-setting rainfall soaks eastern Newfoundland

by Maggie Gillis and Fred Hutton

Rivers are running high, the ground is soaked and Quidi Vidi Lake spilled its banks after four days of steady rain in St. John's.

Haitian daughter at risk as adoption process drags on, Newfoundland dad says

by Caroline Hillier

A Newfoundland dad is worried about his adopted daughter, who is stuck in Haiti, during a dragged-out adoption process.

Trudeau: 'Wealthy folks' who would be affected by tax changes 'making a lot of noise'

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government's proposed tax changes aren't worrying most Canadians — except for those affected, who he said are making "a lot of noise."

BattleApps: Chef versus chef for St. John's kitchen supremacy

Two chefs enter, one chef leaves: BattleApps makes its final stop in St. John's tonight, the last stop in an eight-city tour of Canada to crown kitchen champions across the country.

Justin Hynes' death leaves dark cloud over Cow Head

by Colleen Connors

The town of Cow Head on the Northern Peninsula is in mourning after the death of 17-year-old Justin Hynes, who was struck by an SUV on Monday.

Testimony closes in court martial with no witnesses repeating vegetable vomit accusation

by Ryan Cooke

Testimony closed Tuesday without any witnesses saying definitively that a young man vomited after Master Cpl. Greg Young forced him to eat vegetables.

Darlene Wheeler gets house arrest for Gander rental scam

by Rob Antle

A woman with a lengthy criminal record has been sentenced to a 12-month conditional sentence for running a scheme that bilked prospective tenants out of thousands of dollars in Gander three years ago.

6 youths charged after month-long 'crime spree,' say Nain RCMP

Nain RCMP say six youth are facing more than two dozen charges after a month-long investigation into a June "crime spree."

Gathering Place nearing crisis as demand grows for services

by Ariana Kelland

Joanne Thompson hates to think of what will happen at the Gathering Place if the government doesn't step in and provide more funding.

Live in N.L. but own property in Irma-hit areas? Here's how to handle insurance

by Carolyn Ray

Insurance bureaus north and south of the border say Canadians who own property in U.S. areas hit by Irma need to get on the phone and learn whether their homes have been damaged.

Shea Heights fire deemed accidental, fundraiser launched for displaced residents

The residents displaced because of a fire at a Shea Heights duplex are getting a helping hand.

Council candidate Darrell Power says his company has settled 7-year tax debt owed to city

by Rob Antle

Councillor-at-large candidate Darrell Power says he paid the outstanding tax bill before launching a bid in this month’s municipal election.

Newfoundland family stranded in Sint Maarten evacuated to United States

by Geoff Bartlett

A St. John's woman is relieved her sister and parents have made it safely out of hurricane-ravaged Sint Maarten, but is questioning the response from Global Affairs Canada.

'A very hard year': St. John's program that funds youth activities in financial jeopardy

by Geoff Bartlett

A program that offers St. John's children and youth the chance to join extracurricular activities, even if they can't afford it, is having its own financial problems.

Liberal cabinet meets in St. John's as anger continues over proposed tax changes

by David Cochrane

The federal cabinet will use a two-day retreat in St. John's to trumpet the government's handling of the booming national economy, even though the Liberals may struggle to be heard over the outcry sparked by unpopular tax reform proposals.

3 people killed in crash on Veterans Memorial Highway

Bay Roberts RCMP say three people died in a head-on collision Monday on the Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fourth person taken to hospital for treatment.

Trudeau marks 9/11 anniversary in Newfoundland at Come From Away forum

On the 16th anniversary of 9/11, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited St. John’s to help remember the kindness of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians in the weeks following the attacks.

By appointment only: St. John's bulk garbage and metal pickup resumes next month

The city is bringing back bulk garbage and metal collection starting in October, after the last service was eliminated back in 2016.

Remembering Karrie Obed: Nain musician dead at 57

Beloved Nain musician Karrie Obed has died of cancer at the age of 57.

'Stop blaming the ref,' says N.L. mixed martial arts fighter after brutal loss

by Geoff Bartlett

Newfoundland mixed martial arts fighter Gavin Tucker lost his second UFC fight this weekend, and many are criticizing the official for not stopping the fight earlier.

Frank prank dogs Corner Brook mayor running for re-election

Corner Brook mayoral candidate (and incumbent) Charles Pender wants to be the winner in the upcoming municipal election. In the meantime, he's putting up with a lot of wieners.

Gov't waives educational requirement so all daycares in Nunatsiavut can open

by Katie Breen

Daycares are opening in Nunatsiavut after fears four of the Inuit region’s five communities wouldn’t have child care this fall.

Opponents in for a ruff ride: Finn the dog runs for mayor of St. John's

by Lukas Wall

The mayor's race in St. John's just got some more bite (and bark) as Finn begins his campaign to be top dog.

Prime Minister Trudeau takes part in Come From Away forum

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau begins a three-day trip to St. John's with a Come From Away forum on the 16th anniversary of 9/11.