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New Land & Sea: Gaultois in 1981, a town on the brink

by Angela Antle

Land & Sea first visted Gaultois in 1981, when the Lake Group announced the closure of the fish plant, nearly a decade before FPI closed the plant for good.

Staying inside on this snow day? We have your Christmas playlist

This is arguably the busiest shopping weekend of the Christmas season, with last-minute shoppers taking to the malls and box stores to get gifts.

Hinkle drops 53 points as Edge earn comeback win over Express

Charles Hinkle was four points away from setting a league record, as the St. John's Edge came back from 20 points down on the Windsor Express.

Sixth pedestrian-vehicle collision in St. John's in a week

At 2:21 a.m. Saturday, it was reported that a cab struck a man in the downtown area of St. John's.

'Gotta get your moose, b'y' getting harder as N.L. prepares to cut back licences

by Geoff Bartlett

Newfoundland and Labrador could soon be cutting down on the number of moose hunting licences it gives out because of decline in animal population.

Don't put us under the tree! Small animals can be big commitment

by Maggie Gillis

They might be little, but they can come with big needs. An animal rescue group in St. John's wants people to think twice before putting a pet under the Christmas tree.

Live Blog All the weather, news and traffic updates, all in one place

Follow all of the day's news, traffic and weather updates with the CBC Newfoundland and Labrador live blog.

Amnesty International joins call for Delilah Saunders to be put on liver transplant list

Supporters of a Labrador Inuk woman denied access to a liver transplant waitlist because of alcohol abuse rallied at Confederation Building in St. John's Friday.

'All-around good man': John Hickey, Happy Valley-Goose Bay mayor, dies from gunshot injury

The family of Happy Valley-Goose Bay Mayor John Hickey says he has died of a shotgun injury suffered last weekend.

Kwanzaa, Hanukkah and Christmas! St. Andrew's Elementary hosts inclusive holiday concert

Students at St. Andrew's Elementary in St. John's are learning all about what it means to have an inclusive holiday season, without sacrificing their own traditions.

Monumental Exploits rock given Beothuk name, after 10-year lobby

by Melissa Tobin

After 10 years of campaigning, a rock in the Exploits River will be named after the Beothuk chief it resembles.

Opinion 1 death from E. coli after lettuce warning, health officials won't say where

The Public Health Agency of Canada has confirmed that one person has died from E. coli infection but says privacy laws prevent it from saying where.

Video Riding in style: Rainbow Riders unveils new state-of-the-art facilities

The new site has a 16-stall barn, a large indoor and an Olympic-sized outdoor riding rings, riding trails, accessible washrooms, as well as an enclosed observation room and a multipurpose room.

Nurses union fires back, accusing N.L. government of betrayal, bad faith bargaining

by Terry Roberts

The union representing registered nurses in Newfoundland and Labrador is fired up and speaking out following controversial comments from deputy minister of health.

Windy weather backs up hundreds of vehicles at Marine Atlantic ports

A Marine Atlantic spokesperson says that there are around 150 commercial vehicles waiting in North Sydney and 200 in Port aux Basques.

No one hurt in school bus accident in Portugal Cove-St. Philip's

by Fred Hutton

A school bus and a car collided just before 9 a.m. on Friday in Portugal Cove-St. Philip's, just outside St. John's.

All the right notes: 2 St. John's schools nab wins in CBC's national music contest

Talk about music to their ears.

N.L. fishing magnate Pat Quinlan dead at 88

The founder and president of one of Newfoundland and Labrador's leading seafood companies, Quinlan Bros. Ltd., has died.

Clarenville grieving after suicide of young music teacher, mental health advocate

by Sarah Smellie

Victoria Best was a music teacher, a volunteer and a mental health advocate. Tragically, her own mental illness got the best of her Monday.

Winter storm set for eastern Newfoundland on Saturday

The first snowstorm of the season is set to hit eastern Newfoundland on Saturday.

Judge sentences Jason Marsh to 12 years saying he was lucky he didn't kill someone

by Glenn Payette

Jason Marsh has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for his involvement in two shootings in St. John's in 2013.

Painted rock discovered in Scotland a special reminder for grieving sister

by Garrett Barry

The discovery of a painted rock in Scotland last week is a special reminder to Lisa Butler that her brother, Barry Cole, is still touching people's hearts after his death.

Sentencing hearing for Brandon Phillips, convicted in Captain's Quarters killing, set for Feb. 22

by Ariana Kelland

Brandon Phillips, who last week was found guilty of the second-degree murder of Larry Wellman, will be back in court for a sentencing hearing on February 22.

Video Bay Roberts traffic stops turn into flat screen TVs for some good drivers

by Jeremy Eaton

It's not what any driver wants to see in the review mirror but in this case the flashing lights of a police cruiser could bring something good.

With a heavy heart, Wally Andersen takes over as mayor of Happy Valley-Goose Bay

by Katie Breen

While the elected mayor of Happy Valley-Goose Bay lies in an induced coma, Deputy Mayor Wally Andersen will sit in his place.

Black Friday-esque bonanza for Big Stick bologna ornament

by Stephanie Kinsella

The love for the popular processed meat extends to hanging a mini version of it on the Christmas tree.

Meet the bureaucrat poised to shake up N.L.'s health system

by Terry Roberts

Newfoundland and Labrador's $3-billion health system is in for a major shakeup, and the man leading the change is not shy about pinpointing the problems.

Live Blog Have a fabulous Friday with the CBC live blog

What's on the go for Friday, December 15th? Stay tuned to our live blog to find out.

'Big part of my life': Avalon Mall games arcade manager sad to see it close

A fixture outside the mall's movie theatre complex, the Starcade will accept its last token on January 28.

Unruly passenger prompts flight cancellation: 'I was extraordinarily scared. Like weak in the knees scared'

A Porter flight about to leave St. John's airport returned to the terminal Wednesday afternoon because of an unruly passenger.

Gushue eyes 2018 Olympics, as Canada's mixed doubles curling pairings are set

by Devin Heroux

After some last-minute reshuffling, the 18 pairings are set for Canada's mixed doubles curling trials. Now it's time to decide who will represent the country when this quirky version of the sport makes its Olympic debut.

RNC chief insists force has 'aggressive' charge policy for officers accused of intimate partner violence

The chief of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is weighing in on a recent CBC story about an officer under investigation for an alleged domestic abuse incident — despite previously turning down repeated requests for an interview.

Springdale doctor — denied hospital privileges — opens virtual clinic

by Marilyn Boone

Todd Young says he's using technology to treat busy people, and he's betting they will pay up front to save time and travel costs.

Hunter says moose disappearing from Northern Peninsula, finds one riddled with parasites

A Northern Pen hunter says the moose population has dropped dramatically — and what's left seem to be sick.

X marks the spot: Gemma Hickey breaks new ground with gender-neutral birth certificate

by Ramona Dearing

Transgender activist Gemma Hickey received a new birth certificate today. Hickey is not listed as female or male on the certificate, but rather as X.

How the RNC deals with intimate partner violence

by Ariana Kelland

There's a specialized unit within the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary that's dedicated to intimate partner violence.

Labrador's Delilah Saunders in critical condition from liver failure, can't get transplant due to protocols

by Nic Meloney

The family of an Indigenous rights advocate from Newfoundland is considering legal action against an Ontario organ transplant agency after she was denied access to a liver transplant wait list based on a history of alcohol use disorder.

$10 weed won't put dealers out of business, says would-be retailer

by Geoff Bartlett

A budding marijuana entrepreneur says government needs to keep prices below $10 a gram if it wants to end the black market sale of cannabis.

Lighting up the night for Cortney Lake

A tree covered in bright purple lights shone bright for Cortney Lake on Thursday night.

CBC Investigates Red flags and 'rogue' movers: what to watch out for in the unregulated moving industry

by Jen White

Consumer and industry advocates say widespread issues in the moving industry, that exist across the country, are linked to government deregulation decades ago — a move that's resulted in no required licensing or oversight.

'Astonishing feat': Gander Airport CEO praises pilot's skill during emergency landing

An emergency landing in Gander could have gone much worse if not for the pilot's skill, says the airport authority's CEO.

Opinion Archbishop Penney's passing should keep history of sex abuse scandal alive

by Roger Bill

Former CBC journalist Roger Bill was at Penney's press conference in 1988, following the conviction of a priest, Jim Hickey.

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St. John's Edge's winning streak snapped in Kitchener

The St. John's Edge's lost its first of three road games Wednesday night to the KW Titans, 99-92.

Live Blog Get your Thursday news fix with the CBC N.L. live blog

Don't miss a single update from CBC journalists across Newfoundland and Labrador.

Domestic abuse allegation made against veteran RNC officer

by Glenn Payette

A male Royal Newfoundland Constabulary officer is under investigation for an alleged domestic abuse incident, CBC News has learned.

Hockey prodigy, 11, scores housing and ice time in Happy Valley-Goose Bay

by Jacob Barker

Boy will remain in league where he's skated for three years, after local woman offered to rent him and his grandfather an apartment.

Cat caught in St. John's with snare around its neck

Humane Services is warning people after a homeless cat was found with a snare around its neck right in the centre of St. John's.

Carbonear council says decision to remove mayor was difficult but necessary

A statement from the Town of Carbonear says lawyers advised they were obliged to declare the mayor's seat vacant.