The Gulf News

N.L. premier blasts ‘doom and gloom’ attitude

The MV Marine Eagle was temporarily taken out of service on Tuesday evening to fix an electrical issue with the ferry's controllable pitch propeller system. - Transportation and Works

La Poile-Rose Blanche ferry ready to go after electrical issue fixed

These two deer don't seem overly impressed with the recent snowfall on Darlings Island, N.B. (Bonnie Massey)

CINDY DAY: Snow — a weighty subject for sure!

Port aux Basques painted its first rainbow crosswalk in front of the town hall on July 12, 2016.

Walk this way

Louise Strickland and Gussie Lawrence crafted 30 quilts for seniors.

Retired schoolteachers craft quilts for long-term care patients at Port aux Basques ...

Port aux Basques council

Port aux Basques council highlights

Russell Wangersky: Read the fine print before taking this Oath

Information being foisted on the public about the federal excise tax on beer is pure nonsense.

Editorial: Border line

CINDY DAY: Happy birthday, Mr. Thomas

Members of the Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA) at Indian River High — from left, Megan Paddock, Maria Lawlor, and Claudia Lilly — addressed members of the Springdale council Monday night.

Springdale students give presentation on rainbow crosswalk, council to review request

Louise Strickland and Gussie Lawrence crafted 30 quilts for seniors.

Retired schoolteachers craft quilts for long-term care patients at Port aux Basques hospital

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['Darrell Burris, an oil delivery driver with Wilson Fuels, is seen adding furnace fuel to a residence in Bible Hill. This is the peak season for consumption of both furnace and diesel fuels, a factor that tends to keep prices from decreasing too greatly during the winter months. HARRY SULLIVAN – TRURO DAILY NEWS']

Gas, heating fuels see price increase in Newfoundland and Labrador

Updated Apr 19, 2018 at 9:49 a.m.

Perry Young stands in front of a teepee.

First Nations people form new Burgeo band

Updated Apr 18, 2018 at 7:37 a.m.

Environment Canada is forecasting an extended period of freezing rain for most of the island of Newfoundland starting this evening, April 17, and continuing into tomorrow.

Extended period of freezing rain to hit most of Newfoundland

Updated Apr 17, 2018 at 12:26 p.m.

News

Port aux Basques council

Port aux Basques council highlights

Published 2 hours ago

Gander mayor Percy Farwell says the town is taking steps to increase the number of accessible parking spaces at town-owned lots.

Gander plans increase of accessible parking spaces

Updated 18 hours ago

A growing number of ducks continue to pester residents in Burin.

Burin going to the ducks

Published 20 hours ago

The St. Lawrence Miner's Memorial Museum.

St. Lawrence seeks funding for museum

Published 20 hours ago

Sports

Back row, from left: Coach William Carter, Marissa Savoury, Acelyn Gillam Young, Julia Organ, Noelle MacDougall, Hailey Bryan, Chloe Tapp. Front row: Kailey Strickland, Jenna Gillam, Emma King, Chloe Buttery and Jenna Dominie. - Photo courtesy of Andrea Strickland

St. James Regional High Saints take bronze at 14U female volleyball provincials

Published a day ago

Hockey NL

Hall calls for seven: Hockey Newfoundland and Labrador adding seven to HOF

Published Apr 19, 2018 at 9:55 a.m.

An ammonia leak was discovered and fixed at Marystown’s Kaetlyn Osmond Arena in August.

Marystown council announces intentions to build new arena

Updated Apr 18, 2018 at 3:22 p.m.

Valmont Academy ball hockey player Kelsey Budgell Facetimes with Hayley Wickenheiser and Paul Brandt.

Valmont Academy girls Facetime with Hayley Wickenheiser

Updated Apr 18, 2018 at 9:09 p.m.

Business

CEPG Consulting and Design Inc. will apply for a licence from Health Canada to conduct cannabis research and development in St. John’s.

Local company, international partners aim to establish cannabis research and development project in St. John’s

Updated 1 hour ago

In his first year since moving to Main Brook, entrepreneur Ben Wiper has been hard at work to develop business prospects for the Northern Peninsula region.

Entrepreneur sees major potential in Northern Peninsula region

Published Apr 20, 2018 at 11 a.m.

From left, Tina Jackman, Jim Irving and Iris Petten accepted awards at the Turning the Tide Marine Industry Awards gala Thursday evening at the St. John’s Convention Centre.

Marine industry awards honour past and present during St. John's gala

Updated Apr 20, 2018 at 10:20 a.m.

Immigration Minister Al Hawkins.

N.L. Liberals on sidelines in D-J Composites lockout

Updated Apr 20, 2018 at 10:20 a.m.

Living

CINDY DAY: Happy birthday, Mr. Thomas

Published 10 hours ago

Three moose made their way through West Street in St. Anthony on Thursday, April 19. - Photo by Katrina Noel

Moose wander through St. Anthony

Published Apr 20, 2018 at 12:18 p.m.

Tony Bussey, 43, has lost 326 pounds in less than two years. He did it simply by eating healthier and walking every day. - Submitted

St. Lunaire-Griquet native Tony Bussey hopes to inspire people with weight loss story

Published Apr 20, 2018 at 12:05 p.m.

Sandy Campbell proudly shows off a fish in his home in Charlottetown.

Seniors in Profile: ‘Any good thing we can do, we should do it now’, says Charlottletown man

Published Apr 20, 2018 at 11:45 a.m.

Opinion

Information being foisted on the public about the federal excise tax on beer is pure nonsense.

Editorial: Border line

Published 4 hours ago

Plastic coffee cup lid embedded in P.E.I. beach.

Editorial: Count yourself in

Published Apr 17, 2018 at 6 a.m.

This map shows the location of a proposed tunnel connecting Labrador to the island of Newfoundland, from Point Amour to a site near Flower’s Cove.

Letter: N.L. tunnel plan off the rails from the start

Updated Apr 17, 2018 at 10:27 a.m.

The Internet of things

Russell Wangersky: Convenience vs. security in the internet of things

Updated Apr 17, 2018 at 1:01 p.m.

Community

Port aux Basques painted its first rainbow crosswalk in front of the town hall on July 12, 2016.

Walk this way

Published 40 minutes ago

Elliott Reid with his collection of Coors Light NHL banners.

Friends and family gift George’s Brook-Milton boy with NHL banner collection

Updated Apr 19, 2018 at 12:08 p.m.

St. Anthony Come Home Year committee member Marilyn Walker says there will be plenty of surprises for 2019’s Come Home Year, with expectations to more than double the town’s population. The event is planned for July 20-26, 2019.

St. Anthony’s come home year promises surprises

Published Apr 19, 2018 at 10:27 a.m.

Jeff Quigley is a dedicated volunteer in Baie Verte. He is president of the Baie Verte Minor Hockey Association and coach with the Baie Verte Dolphins swim team.

Father of three, including autistic twins, still finds time to volunteer in Baie Verte

Updated Apr 19, 2018 at 9:33 a.m.

Recent Stories

Port aux Basques painted its first rainbow crosswalk in front of the town hall on July 12, 2016.

Walk this way

Louise Strickland and Gussie Lawrence crafted 30 quilts for seniors.

Retired schoolteachers craft quilts for long-term care patients at Port aux Basques hospital

Port aux Basques council

Port aux Basques council highlights

Submitted

Russell Wangersky: Read the fine print before taking this Oath

Information being foisted on the public about the federal excise tax on beer is pure nonsense.

Editorial: Border line

CINDY DAY: Happy birthday, Mr. Thomas

Members of the Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA) at Indian River High — from left, Megan Paddock, Maria Lawlor, and Claudia Lilly — addressed members of the Springdale council Monday night.

Springdale students give presentation on rainbow crosswalk, council to review request

CEPG Consulting and Design Inc. will apply for a licence from Health Canada to conduct cannabis research and development in St. John’s.

Local company, international partners aim to establish cannabis research and development project in St. John’s

The MV Anne S. Pierce.

No purchase of research boat by N.L. last year

Consumer Advocate Dennis Browne takes questions from reporters Monday outside of the Public Utilities Board hearing room in the Prince Charles Building in St. John’s.

Consumer advocate says Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro needs to do more to address consumer costs

Daphne Walsh stands at Cape Spear on Monday afternoon with a framed photo of Keith Walsh Sr., one of the four fishermen from Shea Heights who were lost at sea on Sept. 6, 2016 just off Cape Spear.

Out of tragedy, family hopes for Newfoundland and Labrador lost fishermen’s monument

New Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Chief Joe Boland told The Telegram last week he doesn't think the organization is broken.

New mental health policing model introduced in Labrador West and St. John’s