The Southern Gazette

Photo by Melanie Courage — Winners and new Hall of Famers recognized at Sport Newfoundland and Labrador’s Stars and Legends Awards Gala were, from left, first row: Maggie Connors, Laura Breen, Raeleen Baggs (representing her father, Ben Dunne), John McGrath, Helen Slaney (representing her son, John Slaney), Maria Clarke (representing her son, Campbell Clarke); back row: David Coates, Liam Hickey, Scott Critch, Ryan Garland (representing Kevin Higgins), Peter Densmore and Fred Healey (representing his daughter, Heather Healey).

Province's best for 2017 announced; Hall of Fame receives four new members

Travis Hann with his wife Crystal and their two children in December 2017.

Spanish Room man says he needs a job to come back home

Marystown native Glenda Power took over as the director of strategic communications for the RCMP in Newfoundland and Labrador on April 9.

Marystown native becomes top spokesperson for RCMP in Newfoundland and Labrador

Pauline Beazley, left, and Alfreda Grandy are longtime volunteers with the Burin SPCA.

Working at the Burin SPCA both challenging and rewarding, longtime volunteers say

Inmate at Clarenville women's prison dies early Saturday morning

A number of events have been planned for Kaetlyn Osmond’s return to Marystown this month including a parade, two ‘meet and greet’ events and several guest appearances by the World Figure Skating champion.-Photo courtesy of Skate Canada/Danielle Earl

Osmond's gold medal drawing attention from sponsors

Garnish fishers Corey and Cathy Legge getting their pots baited and ready for this year’s lobster fishery. - Allan Stoodley Photography

Fortune Bay inshore fishers gearing up for 2018

Galway developer Danny Williams speaks to reporters Tuesday at his St. John’s office.

Danny Williams condemns ‘negativity’ over Muskrat Falls project

FFAW president Keith Sullivan (left) and FISH-NL president Ryan Cleary.

FFAW calls for dismissal of FISH-NL’s certification application

Within West Block at the Confederation Building in St. John’s, personnel have been shuffled in an effort to save money by using all available space and bringing in more public-sector staff currently working in leased office space. — Telegram file

N.L. government pulls itself together, saves $2M per year

Emma Mayo working on her portrait for The Memory Project.

Marystown Central High’s Art Club helps make memories for Syrian children

Published a day ago

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

Things are too ducky in Burin

Updated a day ago

The St. Lawrence Miner's Memorial Museum.

St. Lawrence seeks funding for museum

Published Apr 23, 2018 at 2:18 p.m.

Newspapers Atlantic

Four Newfoundland SaltWire publications standing finalists for Newspapers Atlantic awards

Updated Apr 23, 2018 at 2:14 p.m.

News

RCMP are investing after a threat was found at St. James Regional High School in Port aux Basques on Wednesday, April 25.

RCMP investigation underway after threat found in Port aux Basques high school

Updated 8 minutes ago

Tanner Healey sentenced to five years in jail for Reidville home invasion. He is shown here in this Western Star file photo.

Tanner Healey sentenced to five years in jail for Reidville home invasion

Updated 25 minutes ago

A Pacific pink salmon was recently caught by local guide Tim Sharpe in the Gander River.

A brief history of Pacific Salmon in Newfoundland

Published 18 hours ago

Premier Dwight Ball praised local volunteers, recreation groups and politicians on their commitment to the project.

Formal complaint filed over N.L. Liberal MHA’s conduct

Published 20 hours ago

Sports

A number of events have been planned for Kaetlyn Osmond’s return to Marystown this month including a parade, two ‘meet and greet’ events and several guest appearances by the World Figure Skating champion.-Photo courtesy of Skate Canada/Danielle Earl

Osmond's gold medal drawing attention from sponsors

Published Apr 21, 2018 at 3:29 p.m.

Business

Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corp. approaching notification date for licensed cannabis retailer applicants

Updated 23 minutes ago

David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data in Ottawa, spoke at the Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Safety Association’s annual health and safety conference on Thursday. His topic was “Training Millennials,” about how employers and managers can better understand and engage with this technology-savvy, mobile-device-addicted generation.

N.L. employees may need ‘device break’

Updated Apr 21, 2018 at 3:09 p.m.

Garnish fishers Corey and Cathy Legge getting their pots baited and ready for this year’s lobster fishery. - Allan Stoodley Photography

Fortune Bay inshore fishers gearing up for 2018

Updated Apr 20, 2018 at 3:54 p.m.

Anaconda Mining Inc. is proposing to operate a gold mine near Ming's Bight on the Baie Verte Peninsula. The project has been registered with the provincial government for an environmental assessment.

Anaconda gold mine project on Baie Verte Peninsula to undergo environmental assessment

Published Apr 20, 2018 at 2:44 p.m.

Living

A calm morning in Newfoundland and Labrador. - ggw

CINDY DAY: The calm before the storm

Updated 10 hours ago

Louise Strickland and Gussie Lawrence crafted 30 quilts for seniors.

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

Published Apr 24, 2018 at 9:37 a.m.

CINDY DAY: Happy birthday, Mr. Thomas

Published Apr 24, 2018 at midnight

Gerald Moulton

Hanging out with Farley Mowat in N.L.

Updated Apr 23, 2018 at 2:58 p.m.

Opinion

Submitted

Russell Wangersky: Read the fine print before taking this Oath

Published Apr 24, 2018 at 6 a.m.

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

Editorial: Count yourself in

Published Apr 17, 2018 at 6 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.

Atlantic salmon swim in a pen, Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, in Eastport, Maine, where the 2008 harvest is likely to total more than 20 million pounds. An international conservation organization is warning that large Atlantic salmon could suffer the same devastating collapse as the cod stocks off Newfoundland unless Canada steps up protection efforts and sets a good example for other nations. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP PhotoRobert F. Bukaty and Jason Leighton

Letter: Stop blaming retention anglers — blame mismanagement

Published Apr 14, 2018 at 6 a.m.

Community

Samantha Stuckless plays the role of Thoughts in Copper Ridge Academy’s performance of “Her” at the Western Regional Drama Festival 2018 held in Springdale last week.

Students rewarded for theatre excellence at western regional drama fest in Springdale

Published 24 minutes ago

Pauline Beazley, left, and Alfreda Grandy are longtime volunteers with the Burin SPCA.

Working at the Burin SPCA both challenging and rewarding, longtime volunteers say

Published Apr 20, 2018 at 3:08 p.m.

The parking lot at Indian River High is in disrepair, and council would like it to be paved. The town is willing to work with the school district and province to make that happen.

Springdale's Gender Sexuality Alliance appreciative of support; says name-calling not productive

Updated Apr 23, 2018 at 9:12 a.m.

The Heart’s Content Volunteer Fire Department came in full force for the Humboldt Broncos vigil.

Heart’s Content holds vigil for Humboldt Broncos

Published Apr 20, 2018 at 9:11 a.m.

Recent Stories

RCMP are investing after a threat was found at St. James Regional High School in Port aux Basques on Wednesday, April 25.

RCMP investigation underway after threat found in Port aux Basques high school

Municipal Affairs and Environment Minister Eddie Joyce. SaltWire Network file photo

Minister Eddie Joyce identified as subject of complaint filed by fellow MHA, to step down during review

A physician with the West End Medical Centre on Prince Street is on unexpected medical leave and has closed his practice for an unknown period of time.

Asthma hospitalizations down for kids in Newfoundland and Labrador

Monica Engel, shown in her office at Memorial University, just accepted a research grant from National Geographic to assist in her study of marine values in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Memorial University researcher examines Newfoundlanders and Labradoreans’ attitude to ocean

['Environment Minister Perry Trimper']

Turkey offers to host Royal Newfoundland Regiment statue

Outside of the House of Assembly on Monday afternoon, Premier Dwight Ball offers an update on the latest in the response to new U.S. tariffs on uncoated groundwood paper products made in Canada, including at the mill in Corner Brook.

Newfoundland and Labrador cabinet minister accused of misconduct

Sonny Gregoire of Natuashish, centre, poses for a photo with two of the best friends he's made since moving to Corner Brook two years ago, (from left) Lucas Vincent and Mark Randell.

Student from Natuashish studying in Corner Brook topples negative perceptions of his home community

Tanner Healey sentenced to five years in jail for Reidville home invasion. He is shown here in this Western Star file photo.

Tanner Healey sentenced to five years in jail for Reidville home invasion

A calm morning in Newfoundland and Labrador. - ggw

CINDY DAY: The calm before the storm

A Pacific pink salmon was recently caught by local guide Tim Sharpe in the Gander River.

A brief history of Pacific Salmon in Newfoundland

Premier Dwight Ball praised local volunteers, recreation groups and politicians on their commitment to the project.

Formal complaint filed over N.L. Liberal MHA’s conduct

Accepting the Volunteer Group of the Year award for Baie Verte on behalf of the Baie Verte Peninsula Health Centre Auxiliary were members Greta Osbourne, Jessie Cramm, Barbara Forward and Elsie Decker.

Hospital auxiliary honoured as Baie Verte's Volunteer Group of the Year