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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 ...

Michael Boschat was kind enough to share a photo he took of a meteor during the 2014 Orionids. It's not an easy task. As you can see, the streak of light he was following disappeared behind the tree.

CINDY DAY: Weekend showers - wet and celestial

Ryan Cleary has demanded that Mary Shortall, president of the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour, immediately resign.

Labour federation blasts N.L. Employer’s Council for ‘reprehensible’ ...

About 125,000 people received a flu shot last year through the province’s publicly funded vaccination program.

Vaccination particularly important for those at highest risk to get ...

Marine Atlantic will prohibit the recreational use of cannabis on its properties, terminals and vessels.

Marine Atlantic bans recreational pot use

Updated a day ago

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.

Marine Atlantic’s ferry Blue Puttee, pictured recently docked in Port aux Basques, has had several cancelled crossings on the gulf over the last three weeks due to extreme weather.

Marine Atlantic delays crossings between N.L. and Cape Breton ahead of weather

Published Oct 16, 2018 at 9:48 a.m.

News

About 125,000 people received a flu shot last year through the province’s publicly funded vaccination program.

Vaccination particularly important for those at highest risk to get flu, chief medical officer says

Published 2 hours ago

Assistant Commissioner Ches W. Parsons from Corner Brook has become the 19th Commanding Officer of the RCMP Newfoundland and Labrador.

Chesley Parsons, originally from Corner Brook, is province's new RCMP commander

Published 14 hours ago

Qalipu First Nation

Corner Brook court denies Eric Tucker’s application for injunction that would halt Qalipu election

Published 14 hours ago

Plans are in the works to transform the old Home Hardware building on Country Road in Corner Brook into an affordable housing complex.

Corner Brook native Patrick Roy says Home Hardware building redevelopment just the start for his business here

Published 14 hours ago

Sports

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Former Harbour Grace mayor says Danny Cleary not following contract stipulations

Published 2 hours ago

Daniel Moores, right, and his coach Jeff Butt after Daniel received his powerlifting medals from the 2018 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games in Antigonish, N.S.

Corner Brook's Daniel Moores takes home third Special Olympics Male Athlete of the Year honour

Updated a day ago

Corner Brook’s Jeremy Bishop of Team NL won the scoring title and was selected top forward at the 2018 Canadian Masters Ball Hockey Championships in Winnipeg. Team NL won the national title with a 2-1 victory over the Alberta Havoc in the gold-medal game Saturday afternoon.

Big win for Grand Falls-Windsor ball hockey player

Published Oct 17, 2018 at 9:42 a.m.

Corner Brook Royals' roster hopefuls Johnny Guy, right, and Nikolas Robinson battle along the boards for the puck during a scrimmage game on Tuesday night.

Corner Brook Royals hold first open tryout of the year

Updated Oct 16, 2018 at 11:45 p.m.

Business

Ryan Cleary has demanded that Mary Shortall, president of the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour, immediately resign.

Labour federation blasts N.L. Employer’s Council for ‘reprehensible’ opposition to presumptive mental health legislation

Published 2 hours ago

C-NLOPB

Province announces CNLOPB appointment

Published a day ago

['Some employees of Purity Factories have been given their walking papers. — Photo by Joe Gibbons/The Telegram']

Purity workers in St. John's vote to ratify new contract

Published a day ago

Joey Penney educates a customer on the different strains available in pre-roll form at the Paradise Green Stop on Topsail Road, one of nearly two dozen licensed retailers to open their doors for the first time as Canada’s recreational cannabis industry went live. He says customers were a mix of regular users and newcomers interested in trying cannabis now that it’s no longer illegal.

Canna-business was booming in Newfoundland and Labrador on Day 1

Published Oct 18, 2018 at 6 a.m.

Living

Michael Boschat was kind enough to share a photo he took of a meteor during the 2014 Orionids. It's not an easy task. As you can see, the streak of light he was following disappeared behind the tree.

CINDY DAY: Weekend showers - wet and celestial

Published 2 hours ago

These gingham stripes are created with two blue glazes, one more transparent than the other.

Working with paint and glaze

Updated 19 hours ago

Bay of Hope

Book Remarks — Bay of Hope

Published 20 hours ago

Cannabutterscotch Ripple Budbusters

The Food Dude — In Canada, brownies bake you

Published 20 hours ago

Opinion

Jim Vibert

VIBERT: Nova Scotia Progressive Conservative leadership wars drawing to a close

Updated 2 hours ago

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

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

Published a day ago

If you buy some cannabis at an NSLC outlet and it doesn’t meet with your approval, you can return it to the store you purchased it from.

Letter: All in favour, say “high”

Updated a day ago

Adam Baxter, music teacher and band/choir coordinator at Lewisporte Collegiate and Intermediate, has taught music in the area for the past three years. Baxter says simply getting to teach music—an art he cares for deeply—is the most rewarding part.

ART & SOUL: Achieving balance

Published Oct 17, 2018 at 9:54 a.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 14 hours ago

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

Ryan Cleary has demanded that Mary Shortall, president of the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour, immediately resign.

Labour federation blasts N.L. Employer’s Council for ‘reprehensible’ opposition to presumptive mental health legislation

About 125,000 people received a flu shot last year through the province’s publicly funded vaccination program.

Vaccination particularly important for those at highest risk to get flu, chief medical officer says

Making it easier to get help for children with learning disabilities by keeping costs down was the focus of a project, now completing its second year at Eastbound International Speedway. The family of Michael Neary, the 2018 Hanlon Realty U.S. Legends series champion, sells programs on race days and all profits from the sales go to the Learning Disabilities Association of Newfoundland and Labrador. On hand for the cheque presentation of $3,024.90 were (from left) LDANL executive director Edie Dunphy, Juliana Neary, Michael Neary and Lynn Green (volunteer chair, LDANL).

Neary family raises more than $3,000 for Learning Disability Association of Newfoundland and Labrador

Michael Boschat was kind enough to share a photo he took of a meteor during the 2014 Orionids. It's not an easy task. As you can see, the streak of light he was following disappeared behind the tree.

CINDY DAY: Weekend showers - wet and celestial

Jim Vibert

VIBERT: Nova Scotia Progressive Conservative leadership wars drawing to a close

NLC enforcement officers laid out three tables’ worth of cannabis contraband, from flower to pre-rolled joints, to concentrates, at a Friday news conference. An undisclosed amount of cash and other paraphernalia was seized in the raid in St. John’s on Thursday evening.

More raids to come for illegal sales, Newfoundland Liquor Corp. says

The Muskrat Falls construction site in August 2017.

Muskrat Falls stop-work order worries workers

The Town of Stephenville is looking to get children in their community involved in recreational activities.

New Kids Can program approved by Stephenville town council

Dale Kirby (left and Pam Parsons are shown in file photos.

Punishment recommended for MHA Dale Kirby

The long-awaited move of the new Main Street bridge in downtown Corner Brook was carried out Friday. The slow, delicate process, which involved jacks sliding the new four-lane structure along rails to its permanent position over the Corner Brook Stream, was expected to take between eight to 10 hours to complete. It will be several more weeks before the remaining work is completed and the bridge is opened to traffic.

Main Street Bridge replacement on the move in Corner Brook

Assistant Commissioner Ches W. Parsons from Corner Brook has become the 19th Commanding Officer of the RCMP Newfoundland and Labrador.

Chesley Parsons, originally from Corner Brook, is province's new RCMP commander

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