Celebrity treatment during N.L. visit 'big win' for Justin Trudeau, says professor

by Peter Cowan

The prime minister's visit to Newfoundland and Labrador featured more selfies than substance and is a big win for Justin Trudeau, according to Alex Marland, who's writing a book about message control by government.

2 intentional privacy breaches in government, says office of Privacy Commissioner

The office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner says there were two intentional privacy breaches at government agencies between March and July of this year.

Doctor touched by 'breathtaking' Gander arrival of Syrian refugees

by Lindsay Bird

A doctor, himself of Syrian descent, was unexpectedly in the middle of an emotional arrival last week at the Gander airport.

St. John's cabbie now facing second sex assault charge

by Glenn Payette

A St. John's cab driver charged with sexual assault and break and enter is now facing another sex assault charge.

Making a splash! Boaters watch whale show in Conception Bay

A whale put on quite the show for boaters on the water off Foxtrap Sunday afternoon.

Meeting girls, Trudeau, and more: No shortage of fun at N.L. Summer Games

by Andrew Sampson

Athletes from across the province are living it up at the 2016 Newfoundland and Labrador Summer Games in Conception Bay South.

Business 'absolutely fantastic' at Piatto's new St. John's location

by Jeremy Eaton

Piatto Pizzeria has added a sixth store to its growing list of locations of restaurants all over Atlantic Canada.

Royal Canadian Mint silver coin commemorates Beaumont-Hamel 100th anniversary

The Royal Canadian Mint honours the 100th anniversary of the battle of Beaumont-Hamel with a silver collector coin.

Money on their minds: Poachers sell netted salmon for big bucks

by Glenn Payette

Fish and Wildlife Enforcement says the opportunity to make money is driving some of the poaching operations in the province this year.

Rocky Harbour mourns loss of David White in weekend collision

by Colleen Connors

A family is preparing for a funeral service this week after 20-year old David White of Rocky Harbour died in a single vehicle car crash Saturday night near St. Paul's on the Northern Peninsula highway.

50-pound Google camera in Newfoundland making virtual tours for Street View

by Laura Howells

A backpack camera called the Google Trekker is in Newfoundland this week, mapping two trails for Google Street View.

RCMP seize man's car after caught speeding in construction zone

A man had his car seized early this morning after the police caught him going two times over the posted limit in a construction zone on the Trans Canada Highway near the Rod and Gun Club.

'It's been fun, making people groan': Ron Sexsmith not such a sad sack

by Bernice Hillier

Fans know him best for his introspective tunes, but Ron Sexsmith says there's a lot more to him than just his serious side.

'I ain't going out for a walk': Happy Valley-Goose Bay on edge over bear sightings

by Daniel MacEachern

Spilled garbage cans and bear tracks are leaving Happy Valley-Goose Bay residents a little uneasy.

Wages up, jobs down in Atlantic Canada, says APEC report

by Jordan Gill

While the region's employment numbers are down, the wage number have gone up, according to a new report from the Atlantic Provinces Economic Council.

People 'don't feel the same sense of security' they once had in C.B.S., says MHA

by Marilyn Boone

The MHA for Conception Bay South is calling for a bigger police presence in the area, to respond to armed robberies and other complaints.

N.L. school board elections date set for November

Education Minister Dale Kirby says residents of the province will get to elect new school board trustees in November.

Indecent act charge laid against man following complaint in St. John's

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary has laid a charge of committing an indecent act, following a complaint Wednesday in downtown St. John's.

Monday August 15, 2016

As It Happens Shirtless Mark Critch explains his Trudeau photo bomb

CBC TV's Mark Critch couldn't resist peeling off his shirt as he stood behind Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in St. John's on Monday.

Bedroom interior damaged, after car hits home in St. John's

A car struck a parked car, tree and home in the east end of St. John's Monday night, leaving behind significant damage.

'Awful lot of construction' going on for notoriously rough Burgeo road

by Lindsay Bird

The notoriously pothole-ridden Route 480 is getting some TLC this summer, much to the relief of Burgeo's mayor, although she has a warning for travellers.

Canada Post wins in arbitration with union for 5,000 rural employees

An arbitrator has accepted Canada Post's proposal for a new collective agreement with its postmasters and assistants in rural offices across the country.

'New and exciting' arts community hoping to expand in Paradise

by Lindsay Bird

Artists have come together in Paradise to offer up entertainment, and hopefully encourage a bigger arts scene in the town.

Tickle Swim 2016 fundraiser in the books

Swimmers braved the waters of the Bell Island Tickle Tuesday morning, to test their limits and raise money for mental health.

Can't decide what to eat? St. John's man makes an app for that

by Laura Howells

The new app HelpMeOrder aims to help indecisive eaters, by letting users vote for their favourite dishes at restaurants.

'Suspicious' incident of man approaching child under investigation

RCMP are investigating what they call a "suspicious incident" on the Main Road in Port Blandford Monday.

Man arrested for trying to use a forged prescription in St. John's

A 35-year-old man was arrested Monday after the RNC responded to a report of a forged prescription.

'Everything is ready to go': Paradise opens its new fire hall

by Gavin Simms and Anna Delaney

It's happening a couple of months behind schedule, but the Town of Paradise is finally opening its new fire hall on Tuesday.

Which of these 3 names will we call the new Habs farm team?

After more than 850 entries came in the top three names have now been selected.

RNC respond to 2 armed robberies in St. John's

Two armed robberies occurred Monday night and early Tuesday morning in St. John's.

Rigolet town council having trouble filling 3 vacant seats

by Anna Delaney

There are three vacant seats on Rigolet's town council. Former councillor Elsie Wolfrey wants the seat she left in January back but says she is being stonewalled.

Mobile home fire leaves couple homeless in Bishop's Falls

A Monday afternoon fire has left two adults homeless in Bishop's Falls.

Motorcyclist injured after crash in Mount Pearl

by Ariana Kelland

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is investigating a motorcycle crash that closed an intersection in Mount Pearl Monday.

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Labrador museum plays detective after mystery donation

by Marilyn Boone

A museum director in western Labrador is playing detective, and he wants you to help find out more about a bow and arrow and other objects donated by an anonymous man.

Swimmers taking on the Tickle for mental health fundraiser

by Daniel MacEachern

Sheilagh O'Leary will be cheering this year as swimmers hit the water for the Tickle Swim for mental health, the annual fundraiser she started three years ago.

Fuel's out for summer: Black Tickle's pump goes dry

by Daniel MacEachern

A Labrador community is out of gas after its lone station has finally dried up.

Facebook gives small businesses a social media 101 in St. John's

by Lindsay Bird

Facebook co-hosted a "Boost Your Business" event Monday in St. John's, teaching local entrepreneurs how to maximize their presence on the social media site.

Union, justice department to find solution to 24-hour shifts at HMP

by Ariana Kelland

A long standing problem at Her Majesty's Penitentiary has reared its head once again, but government and the union says they will find a way to limit 24-hour shifts.

Dead whale mistaken for overturned boat off coast of Elliston

by Ariana Kelland

A search and rescue helicopter was dispatched to a possible overturned boat off Newfoundland's coast Monday, but it turns out it was just a dead whale.

Impaired driving charge laid after man, 20, killed in crash

The 25-year-old Rocky Harbour man who was driving the car was not injured, but has been charged with impaired driving causing death.

Guilty plea expected from former head of Nickel Film Fest

by Glenn Payette

It's expected that the woman accused of stealing money from the Nickel Independent Film Festival in St. John's will be pleading guilty.

'Didn't just help me with schooling': Thrive raising money to help dropouts finish high school

by Marilyn Boone

A 20-year-old mom who recently graduated from high school — thanks to the efforts of a St. John's community group — says she plans to study auto body repair in college.

Justin Jennings not guilty of assault, extortion: Witnesses not believable, says judge

by Glenn Payette

A provincial court judge who dismissed the beating and extortion charges said Monday he finds it disturbing when witnesses don't tell the truth.

CBC's q replacing Shad as host

CBC's flagship music, arts and culture ​show q will have its third host in three years, with rapper Shad being replaced by Tom Power.

Justin Trudeau delights public, but offers few details on Muskrat Falls concerns

by Lindsay Bird

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is making a brief visit to Newfoundland and Labrador Monday, with stops in Corner Brook and Conception Bay South.

Child porn charges for Bay L'Argent man with history of similar offences

by Ariana Kelland

A man convicted three years ago of child pornography charges has been arrested again by police.

Flatrock house fire suspicious, say RNC

Police say a fire that destroyed a Flatrock home under construction may have been deliberately set.

40-year-old man's body recovered after presumed drowning in Codroy Valley

Divers recovered the body of a 40-year-old man Monday morning, after a reported drowning in the area over the weekend.

Salmon net placed across river leads to poaching charges for 3 women

by Marilyn Boone

The charges come after surveillance by provincial wildlife officers and the federal department of Fisheries and Oceans, on a secluded salmon river in White Bay.