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As tradition dictates, poppies are pinned to the wreaths after official Remembrance Day ceremonies end. BRIAN MCINNIS/THE GUARDIAN

Remembrance Day: Honouring warriors around Newfoundland and Labrador

Ninety-seven-year-old Max Bennett resides in Novato, California with his wife of 70 years, Isabelle. - Contributed photo from Gary Bennett

Burin Peninsula native recalls war-time service

The Caribou Monument at Beaumont-Hamel, France, stands to honour Newfoundlanders and Labradorians who served in the First World War and, in particular, one of the most horrendous battles.

Devastation, distinction: Battle of Beaumont-Hamel is etched in ...

On the 11th hour.

ON THE 11th HOUR: when the war went quiet

Letters to Santa

Letters to Santa

The province launched an online survey — www.ednet.ns.ca/bussurvey — asking parents and guardians about their experiences with their regional school bus systems.

Peaceful disruption of bus operation planned in Port au Port

We deserve good people

Curling native Ches Parsons is the new head of the RCMP in Newfoundland and Labrador. Standing in front of the wall in the same fashion he did when he was 12 years old.

NICHOLAS MERCER: Making home his last stop

This is the area where the proposed drydock in Glenburnie would be located.

3Ts Ltd. still pursuing wharf/drydock project in Bonne Bay

(From left) Federal cabinet minister Seamus O’Regan, Supercluster CEO Kendra MacDonald and Premier Dwight Ball prepare to take questions from reporters in St. John’s on Friday following an announcement on the Ocean Supercluster.

$300 million for ocean technology jobs

Patrick Power showed The Southern Gazette the new additions at the Sacred Heart Family Aid Centre’s food bank on Thursday, Nov. 15, including a cooler.

Equipment improvements helping Marystown food bank tackle usage increase

Published 2 hours ago

St. Lawrence Mayor Paul Pike

Tax break elimination for councillors a mistake, says St. Lawrence mayor

Published Nov 12, 2018 at 4:11 p.m.

Annual Remembrance Day Ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 11.

Fallen soldiers remembered in Marystown

Updated Nov 11, 2018 at 2:49 p.m.

As tradition dictates, poppies are pinned to the wreaths after official Remembrance Day ceremonies end. BRIAN MCINNIS/THE GUARDIAN

Remembrance Day: Honouring warriors around Newfoundland and Labrador

Updated Nov 10, 2018 at 3:32 p.m.

News

The province launched an online survey — www.ednet.ns.ca/bussurvey — asking parents and guardians about their experiences with their regional school bus systems.

Peaceful disruption of bus operation planned in Port au Port

Published 3 minutes ago

Public advisory

Motorists advised to adjust driving for anticipated heavy snowfall beginning tonight

Published 3 hours ago

Colchester District RCMP arrested a New Brunswick man early Sunday morning following a high-speed chase that began in Truro Heights.

Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP reminding residents to lock their vehicles

Published 4 hours ago

A Royal Newfoundland Constabulary vehicle.

RNC make arrest in Labrador city armed robbery

Published 7 hours ago

Sports

Corner Brook's Katie Thistle is seen here getting in a practice run at Blow Me Down Trails before heading off to the 2018 Eastern Canadian Biathlon Championships.

Local biathletes will wear provincial colours at Canada Winter Games

Updated 31 minutes ago

Business

(From left) Federal cabinet minister Seamus O’Regan, Supercluster CEO Kendra MacDonald and Premier Dwight Ball prepare to take questions from reporters in St. John’s on Friday following an announcement on the Ocean Supercluster.

$300 million for ocean technology jobs

Published 28 minutes ago

"Contesting a will without a lawyer: The DIY guide for Canadians" is the latest book of legal advice from St. John's Lawyer Lynne Butler.

Mark Vaughan-Jackson: What to do when a will goes wrong

Updated Nov 12, 2018 at 11:28 a.m.

Everyone has a carbon footprint

MARK VAUGHAN-JACKSON: Psst! Wanna buy some carbon

Published Nov 09, 2018 at 6 a.m.

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Nalcor receives sustainability designation from CEA

Updated Nov 08, 2018 at 2:56 p.m.

Living

Advice for setting up a wine cellar

Published 5 hours ago

LIVING BETTER: Winterizing checklist: Five things to do now to prepare your home

Updated 6 hours ago

Combining light and dark elements with a variety of finishes and materials is on-trend in today’s kitchens.

CONTENT THAT WORKS: What do buyers want in their next home’s kitchen?

Updated 5 hours ago

Food Dude Hummus

The Food Dude — Hummus Schmummus

Published 6 hours ago

Opinion

We deserve good people

Published 9 minutes ago

Dr. Bonnie White

GRENFELL MATTERS: Tracing a part of Corner Brook's past

Updated Nov 14, 2018 at 7:47 a.m.

When we select our leaders, are we promoting skill sets that are really what we want? —

Editorial: Lost leaders

Published Nov 13, 2018 at 6 a.m.

Some students joined members of the Lecturers’ Union of Memorial University of Newfoundland (LUMUN), who belong to the Public Service Alliance of Canada, on Nov. 1 for a rally to denounce the latest final offer tabled by the university’s administration. LUMUN represents two bargaining units and roughly 330 per-course instructors and about 90 post-doctoral fellows at MUN’s St. John’s and Grenfell campuses. —

RUSSELL WANGERSKY: Universities should pay up

Updated Nov 14, 2018 at 9:31 a.m.

Community

Joe and Patsy Purcell enjoy the Labrador Pioneer lifestyle.

Labrador West Pioneers: Joe and Patsy Purcell

Published 2 hours ago

Siblings, from left, Peyton Hill, Hazel-Grace Hill and Laura Baker. Peyton has a heart condition and will soon be travelling to St. John’s with her parents for a check-up at the Janeway Children’s Health and Rehabilitation Centre.

Labrador West families giving back to Ronald McDonald House

Published a day ago

Crow Head Mayor John Hamlyn and his granddaughter, Katie Hamlyn, snapped this photo during a recent family event.

Mayor John Hamlyn has enjoyed his 55 years of service in Crow Head

Published Nov 14, 2018 at 3:05 p.m.

Cindy White, left, and Frances Lynch have started a cancer support group for women in Labrador West.

New support group in Labrador West for women dealing with cancer

Published Nov 13, 2018 at 5:58 p.m.

Recent Stories

The province launched an online survey — www.ednet.ns.ca/bussurvey — asking parents and guardians about their experiences with their regional school bus systems.

Peaceful disruption of bus operation planned in Port au Port

We deserve good people

Curling native Ches Parsons is the new head of the RCMP in Newfoundland and Labrador. Standing in front of the wall in the same fashion he did when he was 12 years old.

NICHOLAS MERCER: Making home his last stop

This is the area where the proposed drydock in Glenburnie would be located.

3Ts Ltd. still pursuing wharf/drydock project in Bonne Bay

(From left) Federal cabinet minister Seamus O’Regan, Supercluster CEO Kendra MacDonald and Premier Dwight Ball prepare to take questions from reporters in St. John’s on Friday following an announcement on the Ocean Supercluster.

$300 million for ocean technology jobs

Husky Energy’s SeaRose FPSO.

About 250 cubic metres of oil spilled from SeaRose

Representatives from four governments and organizations were in Happy Valley-Goose Bay on Wednesday, Nov. 14 for a federal funding announcement. From left, Mokami Status of Women Council president Jackie Compton-Hobbs, Nunatukavut Community Council CEO Dorothy Earle, Labrador MP Yvonne Jones, Nunatsiavut President Johannes Lampe and Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation Chief Eugene Hart.

Funding announced for Labrador initiatives

Joe and Patsy Purcell enjoy the Labrador Pioneer lifestyle.

Labrador West Pioneers: Joe and Patsy Purcell

Patrick Power showed The Southern Gazette the new additions at the Sacred Heart Family Aid Centre’s food bank on Thursday, Nov. 15, including a cooler.

Equipment improvements helping Marystown food bank tackle usage increase

Eastern Health

Cannabis information session planned for Marystown

Corner Brook's Katie Thistle is seen here getting in a practice run at Blow Me Down Trails before heading off to the 2018 Eastern Canadian Biathlon Championships.

Local biathletes will wear provincial colours at Canada Winter Games

St. Anthony, seen here from the top of Mountain Drive, was listed as one of the nine most charming historic towns in Canada by Expedia.

St. Anthony water loss caused by ice blockage