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Statoil makes 2nd find in new frontier off Newfoundland

2013-06-19T11:20:29

Statoil says it has discovered light, high-quality oil in the Flemish Pass basin 500 kilometres northeast of St. John's, raising hopes for an as-yet-untapped part of the Newfoundland offshore.

New park in Labrador City not scoring goals with everyone

2013-06-19T11:22:04

The Harrie Lake subdivision has a new park, replacing another playground that was demolished to pave the way for new homes.

Dover woman's trial on sex charges to take place in January

2013-06-19T11:29:00

Susanna Collins, a Dover woman charged with sexually exploiting a teenage boy, will go on trial in January 2014.

N.L. may release royalty info now blocked by Bill 29

2013-06-19T09:12:00

The Newfoundland and Labrador government could reverse a decision legislated last year and release details in the future on royalties paid to the provincial treasury.

Province reaches deal with air search and rescue volunteers

2013-06-19T07:58:01

The province has signed a deal with the Civil Air Search and Rescue Association (CASARA) following more than a decade without one.

Judge considers new evidence in shaken-baby case

2013-06-18T17:04:47

A judge has heard new medical evidence in the Colin Matchim shaken-baby case that has been in court for four years.

4-year prison sentence for pizza man, gas station robberies

2013-06-18T16:59:59

A 26-year old who robbed a pizza delivery man and a gas station in St. John's was sentenced to four years and eight months in prison Wednesday.

EI reforms opposed in Atlantic Canada, poll finds

2013-06-18T16:24:20

Atlantic Canadians oppose many recent Employment Insurance policy changes, according to the latest survey conducted by Corporate Research Associate.

Innu communities hold vigils for Bernice Rich

2013-06-18T12:15:37

The Innu communities of Sheshatshiu and Natuashish held vigils for Bernice Rich Monday night.

Dunderdale touts exploration at oil industry conference

2013-06-19T10:17:11

Premier Kathy Dunderdale stressed the importance of more exploration at an oil industry conference Tuesday.

Oil spill liability increased to $1B in clean-up costs

2013-06-18T12:37:35

Ottawa announced new provisions Tuesday to ensure the oil industry is responsible for cleaning up spills during offshore drilling and commercial production.

Peace and quiet costs about $4K for St. John's resident

2013-06-18T10:01:25

A St. John's resident will pay close to $4,000 so she can finally enjoy her house in peace and quiet.

Province considers demolition of Grand Falls-Windsor mill

2013-06-18T10:00:23

The former paper mill in Grand Falls-Windsor may not be there for much longer, according to area MHA Susan Sullivan.

Yellow robot lost off coast of Newfoundland

2013-06-18T14:45:30

Memorial University of Newfoundland wants the public to help it find a two-metre long, bright-yellow robot that's gone missing in the Atlantic Ocean.

5 charges against man accused of Labrador murder

2013-06-18T10:58:04

Gordon Milley, 30, is facing first-degree murder, sexual assault, assault, public mischief, and breach of recognizance charges folowing the death of Bernice Rich, 21.

St. John's man pleads not guilty to break-ins

2013-06-18T05:59:28

A man charged with breaking into four homes in St. John's has pleaded not guilty.

Household and business garbage piling up in downtown St. John's

2013-06-17T14:40:17

Public garbage containers in downtown St. John's are overflowing with residential and business trash, says a garbage contractor.

Police believe cyclist saw fatal crash

2013-06-18T01:15:05

Police are looking for a potential witness to a fatal car crash Sunday in St. John's.

N.L. mum on resource transparency rules planned by feds

2013-06-17T10:54:47

Ottawa says Canadian resource companies will soon have to disclose payments they make to governments here and abroad — information that is currently off-limits in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Inmates knit teddy bears for children in Peru

2013-06-17T11:59:16

Inmates at the women's correctional centre in Clarenville have been making teddy bears for children in Peru as part Teddies for Tragedies.

Noia unveils interactive East Coast exploration map

2013-06-17T10:57:23

The industry group Noia has launched a new online interactive map viewer for oil and gas activities in Atlantic Canada.

Traffic accident claims life

2013-06-17T02:14:11

A 56 year-old man is dead following a single vehicle crash in St. John's Sunday morning.

Memorial recognizing helicopter crash victims moving forward

2013-06-16T12:16:20

A new memorial to honour those killed in two tragic helicopter crashes is set to be finished in February 2014.

Iceland's cod fishery making a comeback

2013-06-16T12:13:56

Scientists with the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada consider cod an an endangered species — but around the coastlines of Iceland — cod is experiencing a renaissance.

Vehicles vandalized in Grand Falls-Windsor

2013-06-16T12:43:21

RCMP in Grand Falls-Windsor report at least six vehicles on the Marsh Motors Chrysler parking lot were vandalized recently.

Murder charge laid in Sheshatshiu death

2013-06-16T06:01:52

Police in Labrador said on Saturday a first-degree murder charge has been laid over the death of a woman found in Sheshatshiu.

New aquarium makes a splash in Petty Harbour

2013-06-16T10:03:38

Children on the northeast Avalon now have a chance to get up close and personal with creatures of the sea.

Drunk driver found at scene of accident, has $22K in fines

2013-06-16T08:48:26

A single-vehicle accident in St. John's Saturday night resulted in one man being detained for court on a number of charges.

Cochrane | Tories need to rethink their entire game plan

2013-06-15T08:10:29

Having dropped from first to worst in all key measurements, the PCs must now must learn to eat some humble pie, writes David Cochrane.

Firearms seized from Deer Park cabin

2013-06-15T13:41:14

Holyrood RCMP surrounded a cabin in Deer Park early Friday morning, after gunshots were fired.

Salmonella scare sparks sprout recall

2013-06-15T15:14:06

Sprouts that may be contaminated with salmonella were sold in Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador and Ontario, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency warned Friday.

Mandatory evacuation order lifted for parts of Fort McMurray

2013-06-16T12:00:24

Over 400 people have been permitted to return home to two Fort McMurray neighbourhoods placed under mandatory evacuation orders on Thursday.

Transport truck driver arrested for drunk driving

2013-06-15T13:53:05

RCMP have arrested a transport truck driver who rolled his rig off the Bay D'Espoir Highway on Tuesday.

Quebec Soccer Federation reverses turban ban

2013-06-15T22:40:02

The Quebec Soccer Federation has lifted its ban on turbans after FIFA, the world soccer body, ruled that head coverings are allowed on a trial basis.

Seniors shine in talent contest

2013-06-15T13:52:33

It was an afternoon of tough competition at a retirement residence in St. John's on Friday, as the very first 'Senior Idol' was chosen.

Woman's death deemed suspicious

2013-06-14T22:03:46

The Innu community in Labrador is reeling over the suspicious death of a young woman in Sheshatshiu.

Dunderdale strikes mining advisory committee

2013-06-15T11:23:44

Premier Kathy Dunderdale met with mining officials in western Labrador on Friday to discuss ways in which to develop new opportunities in the resource-rich area.

Justice system reviews expected by fall

2013-06-15T10:05:45

A retired police inspector and a retired judge will review key services of Newfoundland and Labrador's justice system.

Targeted vandalism in central Newfoundland community, say RCMP

2013-06-15T09:23:46

RCMP believe the same person was targeted in a rash of recurring acts of vandalism in Woodstock.

Jaffray, Lunden, Mouillierat ink new deals with IceCaps

2013-06-15T10:59:02

The St. John's IceCaps have signed new contracts with three of its players for the 2013-2014 AHL season.

St. John's council considering hotel atop Atlantic Place

2013-06-15T04:12:48

City councillors are considering a proposal to overhaul one of downtown St. John's most prominent, and controversial, buildings.

Suspended pharmacist fined, criminal charges dropped

2013-06-14T15:34:40

A St. John's pharmacist has been fined for improperly dispensing drugs.

Corner Brook artist shares screen with Superman in new movie

2013-06-14T15:31:47

A Corner Brook-based artist has just returned from the red carpet premiere of the new Superman movie in New York City.

Syringe discovery no shock for C.B.N. treatment centre

2013-06-14T13:40:04

A couple who runs a volunteer addictions treatment service in Conception Bay North say they are not surprised that used hypodermic needles are turning up in public places.

Young sisters among those given Caring Canadian Awards

2013-06-14T15:36:20

During a stopover in the St. John's area, Gov. Gen. David Johnston handed out six awards that recognize volunteers.

Workplace random alcohol tests rejected by top court

2013-06-14T18:44:03

The Supreme Court of Canada has overturned a company's right to impose random alcohol testing on unionized workers in a dangerous workplace.

Fish farming tops beef production in race to the plate

2013-06-14T08:57:46

The human diet appears to have reached an important milestone, as world farmed fish production has surpassed beef production for the first time in the modern era.

N.Y. state regulators OK $1.5B takeover bid by Fortis

2013-06-14T13:36:40

New York regulators have cleared the way for Newfoundland-based utility company Fortis Inc. to buy CH Energy Group, the parent of Central Hudson Gas and Electric Corp., in a deal valued at US$1.5 billion.

Drunk driver lied to police about hit-and-runs, court hears

2013-06-14T13:38:04

A man convicted of two hit-and-runs on Bell Island last summer showed no emotion as a court heard of how he lied to police about driving drunk.

Clarenville mayor retiring after 3 decades on the job

2013-06-14T13:41:30

After 32 years on the job, Clarenville mayor Fred Best is calling it quits.

Warmer, wetter, wilder N.L. weather over next 50 years

2013-06-13T18:00:12

A report released by the provincial government outlines just how climate change is expected to affect Newfoundland and Labrador over the long term.

Mandatory evacuation ordered for some Fort McMurray residents

2013-06-13T16:23:34

Thousands of sandbags line the eroding banks of the Hangingstone River as Fort McMurray, Alta., residents work desperately to save their homes.

College right to warn sexting surgeon, court says

2013-06-13T17:43:10

The province's Court of Appeal ruled on Thursday that the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador were right to warn the head of cardiology at Eastern Health about texting at work — specifically sending inappropriate messages.

Lewisporte seafood business reopens out of the ashes

2013-06-13T17:44:03

A seafood business on the outskirts of Lewisporte that was destroyed by fire about two weeks ago is reopening on Friday.

Needle discovery shuts down new skate park

2013-06-13T17:44:52

The town of Bay Roberts has shut its popular new skate park just two weeks after it opened, following the discovery of used needles at the site.

Arsonist gets 27 months for Mount Moriah fire

2013-06-13T17:42:25

Jason Peddle, who set fire last December to a house in Mount Moriah, was sentenced on Thursday.

Bell internet drop leaves Atlantic Canadians disconnected

2013-06-13T18:17:04

Thousands of Bell Aliant internet customers across all four Atlantic provinces were cut off due to an unknown problem with the service Thursday afternoon.

13 Farmers Dairy employees laid off in N.S., N.L.

2013-06-13T21:30:10

More than a dozen workers in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland were let go this week from Farmers Dairy.

N.L. forecast to lead economic growth parade in 2013

2013-06-13T15:43:46

The Conference Board of Canada says Newfoundland and Labrador is expected to be the runaway leader in economic growth among all provinces this year.

Held pizza man at knifepoint, thief awaits sentencing

2013-06-13T15:24:21

Rodrigues Ryan, who has been convicted of two armed robberies, will be sentenced in provincial court next week.

Lawyers express frustration with pace of fraud scandal case

2013-06-13T15:44:29

Lawyers for three of the defendants involved in the Myles-Leger fraud scandal say they feel the case is moving too slowly.

GG applauds Inuit government during Labrador visit

2013-06-13T12:25:07

Gov. Gen. David Johnston addresses the Nunatsiavut Assembly, making him the first vice-regal representative to do so since the Inuit government was established.

Mystery mannequins put scare into Shea Heights

2013-06-13T09:00:34

It may be a practical joke, but people in Shea Heights are not laughing after a series of scarecrow-like dummies have been spotted near wooded areas around Blackhead Road.

Police chase lands man in custody

2013-06-13T12:25:34

A St. John's man who tried to evade the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary early Thursday spent the rest of the morning in the lockup.

Biker gang clubs in central Newfoundland

2013-06-12T17:42:22

With biker gang activity seemingly on the rise in Newfoundland and Labrador, the RCMP are giving more details about two clubs operating in Grand Falls-Windsor.

Disabilities can be overcome, Kilimanjaro climber says

2013-06-12T17:48:15

A man who climbed Africa's tallest mountain delivered a down-to-earth message in St. John's Wednesday about overcoming disabilities.

Fort McMurray floodwaters wash out roads, power

2013-06-12T21:51:03

Roaring floodwaters in Fort McMurray, Alta., are eroding riverbanks, washing away roadways, and threatening gas and phone lines amid a continuing state of emergency.

Sobeys to acquire Canada Safeway stores for $5.8B

2013-06-13T07:19:55

The Sobeys grocery store chain has reached a deal to buy more than 200 Safeway stores in Western Canada for $5.8 billion, Sobeys' parent company, Empire Company Limited, announced Wednesday.

Man implicated in school bomb threat released from custody

2013-06-12T16:25:53

Stacey Owen Payne, 32, accused of threatening to blow up G.C. Rowe Junior High School on Newfoundland's west coast, has been released from custody.

Happy Valley-Goose Bay fires intentionally set

2013-06-12T15:42:09

RCMP in Happy Valley-Goose Bay say two fires that started on the edge of town on Tuesday night were intentionally set.

Escapee to plead guilty, says lawyer

2013-06-12T14:33:57

39-year-old Kimberly Ann Parkinson, who escaped from sheriffs' custody in St. John's last month, will be pleading guilty to the charge.

How sex got in a classified website's way

2013-06-12T14:13:50

NLClassifieds.com has won a dispute with a sex-based site with a conspicuously similar name.

Feds sitting on SAR report, Harris says

2013-06-12T14:15:36

A Newfoundland MP is accusing the Harper government of sitting on a report that identified problems with search and rescue response times.

Soup kitchen launches ambitious plan for expansion

2013-06-12T10:50:17

A charitable organization that feeds people in St. John's is trying to raise millions of dollars for an expansion to meet a soaring demand.

Canada, EU inch closer to free trade deal

2013-06-12T15:52:31

The federal government has agreed to smooth the way for more takeovers of Canadian companies and a possible deal on wine and spirits in free-trade talks with Europe, sources tell The Canadian Press.

Hamilton MMA fighter Elochukwu died in the ring from a heart malfunction

2013-06-12T11:53:31

An autopsy has revealed that the Hamilton man fighting in a mixed martial arts event in Port Huron, Mich. died in April as a result of a heart malfunction.

Not Madonna's, but that yacht sure looks vogue

2013-06-12T14:19:31

A luxury yacht fed the rumour mill when it docked in St. John's, although speculation that it belonged to Madonna turned out to be false.

2 women appointed to C-NLOPB

2013-06-12T11:59:39

Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver has appointed Lidija Cicnjak-Chubbs and Cynthia Hickman as federal members to the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board.

St. Lawrence fluorspar mine in limbo

2013-06-12T09:40:04

Canada Fluorspar Inc. is questioning the future of its mine on Newfoundland's Burin peninsula.

GoBus employees threatening strike action

2013-06-12T11:01:57

CUPE says employees with the GoBus para-transit service have voted in favour of strike action, should negotiations with the St. John's-based company fall apart.

Peter Penashue says $25,000 Innu loan has been repaid

2013-06-11T14:22:36

Former Conservative cabinet minister Peter Penashue says he's repaid a $25,000 loan from an Innu group.

Arrest made in school bomb threat

2013-06-11T15:29:08

A 32-year-old man was arrested for allegedly making bomb threats at a school on Newfoundland's west coast.

Player apologizes on Twitter for ball hockey brawl

2013-06-11T12:20:05

A hockey player whose violent outburst this weekend at a playoff game at the world ball hockey tournament was seen worldwide through an online video has apologized for attacking a Czech player, and for hurting a referee.

Dunderdale says caucus support solid despite poll results

2013-06-11T12:25:38

Premier Kathy Dunderdale isn't fazed by the latest dismal poll numbers, which placed her and the Tories in third place among the political parties.

Donnie Snook's N.L. appearance on sex-abuse charges delayed

2013-06-11T13:22:16

Former Saint John councillor Donnie Snook's court appearance in Newfoundland and Labrador on four child exploitation charges was postponed Tuesday because he has not been served with a summons to appear.

Canadian submarine fleet's future could be at risk

2013-06-11T12:14:14

Stealth and silence are the hallmark of the Royal Canadian Navy's submarine fleet but those qualities may also apply to the federal government's vision for the beleaguered force, says a new report released Tuesday on the future of the navy's sub squadron.

State of emergency declared in Fort McMurray

2013-06-12T00:44:43

The mayor of Fort McMurray declared a local state of emergency on Tuesday over concerns about flooding caused by Hangingstone River overrunning its banks.

Military told to vary rescue times a year before AG's criticism

2013-06-11T12:30:06

The air force was told more than year before being criticized by the auditor general that varying its search-and-rescue hours would mean significantly improved response times.

Drunk driver nabbed in Mountie parking lot

2013-06-11T12:24:06

RCMP in southwestern Newfoundland did not have to go far Monday evening to find a drunk driver.

$3-million boost for new oil research lab at MUN

2013-06-10T15:17:38

Oil companies and the provincial government are spending millions of dollars on a new laboratory at Memorial University that aims to squeeze more oil out of the ground.

Union escalates campaign for boycott against Labatt

2013-06-10T12:20:56

Striking beer workers took their campaign against Labatt to a busy intersection in St. John's, hoping to persuade people to hit their employer's bottom line.

Ice-related delay doesn't hold much water in Rigolet

2013-06-10T12:15:17

A delay in the start of the northern shipping service isn't going over well in the coastal Labrador community of Rigolet.

Hundreds build memorial in one day to fallen soldier

2013-06-10T12:18:23

More than 600 volunteers turned out in North River to build a community park in memory of Cpl. Jamie Murphy, a soldier who died in Afghanistan in 2003.

Dunderdale, Tories fall to 3rd place in poll

2013-06-10T11:24:53

A poll released Monday showed that voter enthusiasm for Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Kathy Dunderdale continues to erode.

Stabbing suspect sent for psychiatric assessment

2013-06-11T04:42:01

A young man arrested over what appears to be a random stabbing in St. John's last week has been found fit to stand trial.

Missing man found dead at car crash

2013-06-10T10:57:11

A man who was reported missing in Grand Falls-Windsor last week has been found dead at the scene of a highway crash.

Canadian women win gold in ball hockey championships

2013-06-09T14:47:36

The Canadian women's team won their final game with 2-0 victory over Slovakia, taking home the gold medal in the 2013 World Ball Hockey Championships on Sunday. The men's team took home the bronze medal with 7-3.

Burin Peninsula bears brunt of Andrea's rainfall

2013-06-10T12:08:56

Southern Newfoundland took the worst from post-tropical storm Andrea, which spared much of the island from the pounding it had unleashed in the Maritimes.

On Point | Dealing with increased crime and violence in St. John's

2013-06-09T09:46:43

St. John's Deputy Mayor Shannie Duff and councillor Danny Breen were on this week's On Point to discuss the criminal activity in St. John's.