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In a lead-up to legalization on Oct. 17, SaltWire Network journalists set out to take Atlantic Canada's pot pulse, to see how we got to this point and where this could lead.

CLEARING THE AIR: Taking Atlantic Canada's pot pulse

The provincial government wants an education campaign to be prepared about the risks involved with cannabis use.

Cannabis rules: what to expect in Newfoundland and Labrador

Marijuana edibles are an alternative way to ingest cannabis.

University of Denver prof says day-to-day life won't change much after ...

Katie and Tyler Flood of Montreal have visited almost every nook and cranny throughout the province.

Talking with tourists in Ramea

Isle aux Morts senior Sadie Organ, 98, is a relative of legendary Ann Harvey.

Isle aux Morts senior appreciates how things have changed

Vehicles are unable to pass safely or easily thanks to the overgrown foliage.

T’Railway Provincial Park bed is hazardous say Codroy Valley residents

Elaine Hayward won Gun of the Year.

Sou’Wes Newfoundland Delta Waterfowl hosts third annual sportsman’s ...

CUPW workers and their supporters picket in front of the the Almon Street postal depot and sorting plant in Halifax just before dawn Monday, Oct. 22, 2018. The picket line was set up at 1:01 a.m. Halifax is one of four cities that became the first sites of the union's rotating strikes in support of their contract demands.

Postal workers’ union begins rotating strikes

Roxanne van Velzen takes a break from paddling to pose for a photo during her recent venture to the Poisson Blanc Reservoir, a camp for cancer survivors in the Outaouais region near Saguenay, Quebec.

Marine Institute student navigates cancer, attends camp for survivors

Auditor General Julia Mullaley speaks at a news conference Wednesday in St. John’s about her report, “Management of the Procurement of Goods and Services: Newfoundland and Labrador English School District.”

New measures in place to curtail fraud, Newfoundland and Labrador ...

Steve Osmond, 37, is one of the hopefuls trying to make the cut for the 2018-19 Port aux Basques Mariners.

Steve Osmond, 37, hopes to make the cut with the Port aux Basques Mariners

Updated 10 hours ago

Author and registered psychologist Florence Strang with her son, Ben.

Writer chooses autism-friendly Port aux Basques to launch book

Updated Oct 17, 2018 at 7:58 a.m.

MHA Andrew Parsons, Burgeo - La Poile

Minister ready for things to light up on Wednesday

Published Oct 15, 2018 at 9:57 p.m.

The provincial government wants an education campaign to be prepared about the risks involved with cannabis use.

Cannabis rules: what to expect in Newfoundland and Labrador

Updated Oct 15, 2018 at 2:12 p.m.

News

Roxanne van Velzen takes a break from paddling to pose for a photo during her recent venture to the Poisson Blanc Reservoir, a camp for cancer survivors in the Outaouais region near Saguenay, Quebec.

Marine Institute student navigates cancer, attends camp for survivors

Updated 2 hours ago

The owner of this pickup, which was involved in an accident in Deer Lake last week, has been charged with public mischief after reporting the vehicle stolen.

Deer Lake man charged with public mischief

Published 6 hours ago

The Royal Newfoundland Regiment Museum was the recipient of this year’s Museum Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (MANL) Award of Merit. Royal Newfoundland Regiment Museum chair Frank Gogos (far left) and committee members Chris Butt and Lt.-Col. (far right) John MacDonald accepted (second from right) accepted the honour from Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation.

Royal Newfoundland Regiment Museum honoured by provincial association

Published 7 hours ago

RCMP

Investigation fails to determine cause of Sheshatshiu residential fire

Published 7 hours ago

Sports

Retiring from professional volleyball and moving back to Gander, Max Burt has decided to pass on his knowledge of the sport to local youth.

Former professional volleyball player helping shape Gander athletes

Published 5 hours ago

Mark Vokey, originally from Spaniard’s Bay, is preparing for an action-packed week in Australia, where he will be taking part in a number of events at the 2018 Invictus Games.

Spaniard’s Bay native preparing for Invictus Games in Australia

Updated a day ago

After losing the second game of their pair of two-game series to open the 2018-19 ECHL season, Newfoundland Growlers coach Ryane Clowe would like to see more push-back from his charges. — Newfoundland Growlers/Jeff Parsons

Clowe wants more bite to Growlers' game

Published Oct 19, 2018 at 7:07 a.m.

St. John's native Joel Bishop has been named an assistant captain for the Halifax Mooseheads. This is the 19-year-old's fourth year with the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League club.

It was a big day for hockey’s Bishop family from St. John's

Updated Oct 19, 2018 at 7:03 a.m.

Business

CUPW workers and their supporters picket in front of the the Almon Street postal depot and sorting plant in Halifax just before dawn Monday, Oct. 22, 2018. The picket line was set up at 1:01 a.m. Halifax is one of four cities that became the first sites of the union's rotating strikes in support of their contract demands.

Postal workers’ union begins rotating strikes

Published 1 hour ago

From the left, Atlantic Grocery Distributors quality assurance manager Bill Hunt and company president and CEO Dave Powell stand in front of the new banana ripening rooms.

Bananas worth the investment for Bay Roberts wholesaler

Updated Oct 19, 2018 at 8:35 a.m.

Staff at the Water Street Branch of the Newfoundland and Labrador Credit Union (NLCU) and corporate staff participated in an act of kindness that saw each of the 12 locations across the province bring in books and have their members do the same in an effort to supply libraries and schools with books they otherwise would not have in an attempt to promote education in those communities. On hand were (front from left) Laura Thomas (NLCU marketing co-ordinator), Debbie Miller (MSA1), Gale Joy (call centre supervisor), Marsheline Davis (MSA), Erin Croft (MSA1) and Juanita Dunne (MS trainer) and (back from left) Allison Chaytor-Loveys (Chief Executive Officer NLCU), Adam Walsh (MSA1) and Chris Grimes (Water Street branch manager).

Newfoundland and Labrador Credit Union carries out 12 Acts of Kindness initiative

Published Oct 19, 2018 at 6 a.m.

C-NLOPB

Province announces CNLOPB appointment

Published Oct 18, 2018 at 5:53 p.m.

Living

Bradley Nippard (left) alongside Ken Godmere, the main actor of “Old Ridge Road” at the 2017 Vancouver Film School graduation ceremony.

Promising future ahead for Bradley Nippard following big win at L.A. International Screenplay Awards

Published 4 hours ago

Bonavista.

Worth the trip: Bonavista named a top destination for baby boomers in Expedia survey

Updated Oct 19, 2018 at 2:40 p.m.

Tropic of Conversation is full of warmth, joy and positive energy, this vibrant hue is eady to engage with — pair it with softer or muted tones for maximum impact. - Beauti-tone

Set yourself apart with Beauti-Tone 2019 Colour of the Year

Published Oct 19, 2018 at 2:06 p.m.

Keith Muise performs his version of Bob Dylan's "The Times They Are A Changin'" to reflect the societal shift that accompanied the legalization of cannabis across the country.

Newfoundlanders have fun with pot parodies

Updated Oct 19, 2018 at 2:21 p.m.

Opinion

A representation of an electrocardiogram readout for use with healthcare stories.

KIRSTEN DALLEY: Waiting game

Updated 4 hours ago

Jim Vibert

VIBERT: Workplace equity troubles Nova Scotia

Published Oct 19, 2018 at 6 a.m.

Sometimes, you just can't get soup from a stone. —

Russell Wangersky: Soup from a stone

Published Oct 19, 2018 at 6 a.m.

Workplace bullying can cause an undue amount of mental stress for victims.

NICHOLAS MERCER: More needs to be done to fight workplace harassment

Published Oct 18, 2018 at 11:39 p.m.

Community

Former Corner Brook Royals captain and well-known city resident Craig Kennedy, who had his No. 2 jersey retired by the team last year, continued to be involved with the hockey club until his death earlier this week at age 61.

Corner Brook’s Craig Kennedy remembered as a stalwart figure both on and off the ice

Published Oct 19, 2018 at 6:21 p.m.

Detour performing at “No Dress Rehearsal” in Labrador City.

Tragically Hip tribute on the road in Labrador

Updated Oct 16, 2018 at 10:41 a.m.

Marty Byrne hard at work.

The artwork of Marty Byrne

Published Oct 15, 2018 at 9:59 a.m.

Lynette Collins (left) Sonya Nolan Baker (centre) and Courtney Clarke have been working diligently over the last few years to see an animal shelter built in Spaniard’s Bay.

Baccalieu Trail SPCA excited about ground breaking for new shelter

Published Oct 13, 2018 at 2:55 p.m.

Recent Stories

CUPW workers and their supporters picket in front of the the Almon Street postal depot and sorting plant in Halifax just before dawn Monday, Oct. 22, 2018. The picket line was set up at 1:01 a.m. Halifax is one of four cities that became the first sites of the union's rotating strikes in support of their contract demands.

Postal workers’ union begins rotating strikes

Roxanne van Velzen takes a break from paddling to pose for a photo during her recent venture to the Poisson Blanc Reservoir, a camp for cancer survivors in the Outaouais region near Saguenay, Quebec.

Marine Institute student navigates cancer, attends camp for survivors

Auditor General Julia Mullaley speaks at a news conference Wednesday in St. John’s about her report, “Management of the Procurement of Goods and Services: Newfoundland and Labrador English School District.”

New measures in place to curtail fraud, Newfoundland and Labrador English School District says

Jennifer Dunn is a tax professional with BDO Canada in Charlottetown.

The end is near: year-end

Dr. Norah Duggan of St. John's is one of 10 physicians named top family doctors for 2018 by the College of Family Physicians of Canada.

Dr. Norah Duggan of St. John’s one of Canada’s top family physicians

Remains of a house on Kelly’s Pond Road in Little Bay on the Burin Peninsula.

Marystown area man without a home after weekend fire

Bradley Nippard (left) alongside Ken Godmere, the main actor of “Old Ridge Road” at the 2017 Vancouver Film School graduation ceremony.

Promising future ahead for Bradley Nippard following big win at L.A. International Screenplay Awards

RCMP squad car for stock.

Ferryland RCMP charge youth for unlawful possession of Cannabis

A representation of an electrocardiogram readout for use with healthcare stories.

KIRSTEN DALLEY: Waiting game

Retiring from professional volleyball and moving back to Gander, Max Burt has decided to pass on his knowledge of the sport to local youth.

Former professional volleyball player helping shape Gander athletes

The Kings County Memorial Hospital emergency department will be closed Saturday. -123RF

Contact info released for Newfoundland and Labrador's new financial assessment process

RCMP

Four taken to hospital after allegedly stolen car crashes in Bishop's Falls