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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

- Photos courtesy of Steven Hiscock

Winds batter Burgeo

A search and rescue technician from 103 Search and Rescue Squadron out of 9 Wing Gander is lowered from a Cormorant helicopter to the deck of the Canadian Coast Guard Ship Pennant Bay during a training exercise.

Asbestos dust prolongs Gander-based103 Search and Rescue stay in St. ...

Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Mount Pearl

K-9 unit catches suspected impaired driver who fled car in Mount Pearl

While admiring the sunset at her cottage in Malagash, N.S, Heather Crocker spotted these subtle shafts of light coming up from the water.

CINDY DAY: Divine digits on high

Lisa Blundell, the family and events co-ordinator for the Candlelighters Association of Newfoundland and Labrador, outlines the needs of the organization that for 35 years has helped families of children suffering from cancer to celebrate the holidays in as normal a fashion as possible.

Candlelighters Association of Newfoundland and Labrador continues to ...

Somadina Muojeke, a second-year engineering student from Nigeria who studies at Memorial University, will take part in the 2018 Holiday Hosting program being co-ordinated by the Internationalization Office at Memorial. Muojeke and Holiday Hosting program co-ordinator Katie Flynn talked to The Telegram this week about the program.

Families in St. John's and area host international students

Keith Gosse’s photo “Orphanage Fire” was awarded second place behind an entry from the Boston Globe in the International Association of Fire Fighters Media Awards.

Telegram photographer gets international award

Nancy Hynes and Ian Foster are touring "A Week in December," their new Christmas album.

Foster and Hynes celebrate Christmas album 'A Week in December'

Dexter Organ shared his Christmas list with Santa and Mrs. Claus. - Photo courtesy of Kim Lushman

Welcoming the holidays at the Burgeo Christmas parade

Updated Dec 07, 2018 at 10:43 a.m.

- Photos courtesy of Steven Hiscock

Winds batter Burgeo

Updated Nov 29, 2018 at 11:47 a.m.

Strong winds in the Port aux Basques area have resulted in damage to the Harbour Restaurant today, Thursday, Nov. 29. - Photo courtesy of Richard Dubsy Hardy

High winds damage Harbour Restaurant in Port aux Basques

Updated Nov 29, 2018 at 1:01 p.m.

Gas

Newfoundland and Labrador gas prices down again

Published Nov 29, 2018 at 7:07 a.m.

News

A search and rescue technician from 103 Search and Rescue Squadron out of 9 Wing Gander is lowered from a Cormorant helicopter to the deck of the Canadian Coast Guard Ship Pennant Bay during a training exercise.

Asbestos dust prolongs Gander-based103 Search and Rescue stay in St. John’s

Published 2 hours ago

The Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation has closed its location in the Corner Brook Plaza and opened a new satellite Murphy Square location in Dominion. The liquor store takes up a space that was formerly used as a floral department.

New liqour store opens in Murphy Square Dominion location

Published Dec 07, 2018 at 7:18 p.m.

The provincial government has agreed to bring in legislation that will make PTSD a presumptive injury. —

Former Corner Brook RNC officer says presumptive coverage for PTSD is a step in the right direction

Published Dec 07, 2018 at 7:12 p.m.

Robyn Huxter of Steady Brook has been named this year’s winner of the Tommy Sexton Triple Threat Award, presented to a fourth–year theatre student at Grenfell Campus, Memorial University in memory of one of the founding members of the award-winning comedy troupe, CODCO. - Photo courtesy of Michael Waller

Steady Brook resident wins Tommy Sexton award

Published Dec 07, 2018 at 7:10 p.m.

Sports

Ruiz

Stephenville’s Phillip Ruiz credits positive influences for his success on the soccer pitch

Published Dec 07, 2018 at 6:58 p.m.

Newly-signed St. John’s Edge player Glenn “Big Baby” Davis, shown here playing for the Boston Celtics in a 2011 game against the Washington Wizards, is expected to join his new NBL Canada team this week.

'Big' addition for St. John's Edge; former NBA champion to join team

Updated Dec 06, 2018 at 7:18 a.m.

Jeff Murphy is back in the crease for the Corner Brook Royals after being away from competitive hockey since 2011. He is happy to be back and he feels as competitive as he did when he was a regular in senior hockey circles with a couple of teams over his career.

Puckstopper Jeff Murphy has the competitive spirit back after lengthy layoff

Updated Dec 05, 2018 at 10:38 a.m.

Gary White sits on the couch with his mutt Toby. White is putting faith in the health professionals as he begins his battle against cancer of the larynx. He’s going to take it one day at a time and not worry about it while he goes through radiation treatment in St. John’s.

Corner Brook’s Gary White taking battle with cancer one day at a time

Updated Dec 03, 2018 at 11:25 p.m.

Business

Cape Race lighthouse keeper Clifford Doran sent us this photo of the waves crashing in the Drook, a nearby abandoned community.

MARK VAUGHAN-JACKSON: Look to the sea

Updated 7 hours ago

The West Hercules offshore drilling rig. A new report examines the competitiveness of Newfoundland and Labrador’s offshore oil industry in comparison with other jurisdiction.

MARK VAUGHAN-JACKSON: Oil and water do mix

Published Dec 06, 2018 at 6 a.m.

Jonathan Wilkinson, federal minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, announces more than $18 million for projects through the Atlantic Fisheries Fund Wednesday in St. John’s. Seated (from left) are Rob Shea, associate vice-president of the Marine Institute; Gudie Hutchings, Long Range Mountains MP; Churence Rogers, Bonavista-Burin-Trinity MP; Premier Dwight Ball; and Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources Gerry Byrne.

Atlantic Fisheries Fund projects announced for Newfoundland and Labrador

Updated Dec 06, 2018 at 12:24 p.m.

Maureen Brennan, a former nurse, says Tuesday’s announcement was a validation of her experiences with PTSD as a nurse

Newfoundland and Labrador introduces greater coverage for mental injuries

Updated Dec 04, 2018 at 6:33 p.m.

Living

Nancy Hynes and Ian Foster are touring "A Week in December," their new Christmas album.

Foster and Hynes celebrate Christmas album 'A Week in December'

Published a day ago

Clayton Saint and the Martin D-42 S guitar he crafted.

Building bridges — guitar bridges: Musgravetown man constructs his own guitar

Published Dec 07, 2018 at 6 a.m.

As part of the Bay St. George Status of Women Council National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, a group of drummers and singers from the Newfoundland Aboriginal Women’s Network performed the “Strong Women’s Song” prior to the candlelight vigil that was held.

National Day of Remembrance in western Newfoundland

Updated Dec 06, 2018 at 11:20 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.

Opinion

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LETTER: The benefits of voluntourism

Published Dec 07, 2018 at 6:53 p.m.

Corner Brook’s George Sheppard is the patron for the 2019 Corner Brook Winter Carnival.

NICHOLAS MERCER: George Sheppard's giving a good fit for Corner Brook Winter Carnival patron

Updated Dec 06, 2018 at 1:56 p.m.

Rachel Gilbert

GRENFELL MATTERS: Giving the gift of transportation

Updated Dec 05, 2018 at 12:10 a.m.

A response to crisis: Thirty-seven diverted planes lined the runways of Gander International Airport after the September 11 terrorist attacks in the U.S., leaving the region to aid about 6,500 stranded passengers.
From the Sept. 17, 2001 edition.

STORIES FROM OUR SHORES: Musgrave Harbour and the Ping Pong Flight

Published Dec 04, 2018 at 11:16 a.m.

Community

Over 200 people attended the annual Community Christmas Dinner in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.

Hundreds attend Salvation Army Christmas dinner in Happy Valley-Goose Bay

Published a day ago

Portraying the mummers in the parade were Samantha Keeping, Jasmin Hancock, Chloe Keeping, Summer Kinslow, Kaylie Thorne, Lilly Hatcher and Keegan Thorne. - Photos courtesy of Pamela Jeans and Vicky Harvey

Parade adds to Christmas spirit in Burnt Islands

Published Dec 07, 2018 at 10:27 a.m.

Dexter Organ shared his Christmas list with Santa and Mrs. Claus. - Photo courtesy of Kim Lushman

Welcoming the holidays at the Burgeo Christmas parade

Updated Dec 07, 2018 at 10:43 a.m.

Ally Butt, left, and her dog Tessie walk alongside friends Lilly Williams and Shayna Emberley at the 2017 Salmon Cove Santa Claus parade.

Salmon Cove girl’s Christmas float helps pets without a permanent home

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

Recent Stories

A search and rescue technician from 103 Search and Rescue Squadron out of 9 Wing Gander is lowered from a Cormorant helicopter to the deck of the Canadian Coast Guard Ship Pennant Bay during a training exercise.

Asbestos dust prolongs Gander-based103 Search and Rescue stay in St. John’s

Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Mount Pearl

K-9 unit catches suspected impaired driver who fled car in Mount Pearl

Nancy Hynes and Ian Foster are touring "A Week in December," their new Christmas album.

Foster and Hynes celebrate Christmas album 'A Week in December'

Lisa Blundell, the family and events co-ordinator for the Candlelighters Association of Newfoundland and Labrador, outlines the needs of the organization that for 35 years has helped families of children suffering from cancer to celebrate the holidays in as normal a fashion as possible.

Candlelighters Association of Newfoundland and Labrador continues to support families requiring help at Christmas

Somadina Muojeke, a second-year engineering student from Nigeria who studies at Memorial University, will take part in the 2018 Holiday Hosting program being co-ordinated by the Internationalization Office at Memorial. Muojeke and Holiday Hosting program co-ordinator Katie Flynn talked to The Telegram this week about the program.

Families in St. John's and area host international students

While admiring the sunset at her cottage in Malagash, N.S, Heather Crocker spotted these subtle shafts of light coming up from the water.

CINDY DAY: Divine digits on high

Keith Gosse’s photo “Orphanage Fire” was awarded second place behind an entry from the Boston Globe in the International Association of Fire Fighters Media Awards.

Telegram photographer gets international award

Then-premier Kathy Dunderdale speaks to reporters as Ed Martin, then-president and CEO of Nalcor, looks on.

Lawyers ask about Muskrat Falls oversight, responsibility

Steven Neville (right) speaks to reporters Friday outside Newfoundland and Labrador Supreme Court in St. John’s as one of his defence lawyers, Bob Buckingham, looks on.

Neville acquittal stirs emotions on both sides

Over 200 people attended the annual Community Christmas Dinner in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.

Hundreds attend Salvation Army Christmas dinner in Happy Valley-Goose Bay

Charlie has been slowly easing into retirement and has already claimed the Muzzerall family sofa as his own.

Labrador’s first police dog retires

The Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation has closed its location in the Corner Brook Plaza and opened a new satellite Murphy Square location in Dominion. The liquor store takes up a space that was formerly used as a floral department.

New liqour store opens in Murphy Square Dominion location