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Newfoundland and Labrador 2018 Christmas Lights map

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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

Andrew Aylward photo
Corner Brook Royals’ Tyler Hunt, left, chases Port aux Basques Mariners’ Neil Keeping for control of the puck during senior hockey league play Friday night at the Corner Brook Civic Centre.

Corner Brook Royals blanked by Port aux Basques Mariners, rebound to ...

Erica Bennett of Corner Brook has a blast with some hula hoops at the National Fun Day celebrations held Saturday at the Corner Brook Studio.

Smiles galore as youngsters celebrate National Fun Day in Corner Brook

Santa's arrival along the Deer Lake Parade route was the highlight for the people who came out to watch.

SLIDESHOW: Santa Claus Parades in Deer Lake and Pasadena

N.L. major midget hockey: East Coast Blizzard take over first place as ...

Carolina Hurricanes’ Clark Bishop holds up the puck from his first NHL goal, scored Friday night in Anaheim, Calif., in the Hurricanes’ 4-1 win over the Ducks. — nhl.com/hurricanes/Twitter

First NHL goal by Clark Bishop of St. John's was worth the wait

The performance of Handel’s Messiah has become a 30-year tradition at the Basilica of St. John the Baptist.

Handel's Messiah: keeping a family tradition going

A search and rescue technician from 103 Search and Rescue Squadron out of 9 Wing Gander is lowered from a Cormorant helicopter to the deck of the Canadian Coast Guard Ship Pennant Bay during a training exercise.

Asbestos dust prolongs Gander-based 103 Search and Rescue stay in St. ...

Students and staff of the hairstyling program at Keyin College were joined by Rose McPhee, a client of the program, to perform the song “The Plain Song” by The Twin Flames as part of the memorial. Pictured, from left, are Rose McPhee, Goldie Baird, Chelsea Harris and Joan Goldney.

Keyin College in Marystown remembers 14 women killed at École Polytechnique

Updated Dec 07, 2018 at 2:03 p.m.

A tractor-trailer accident stopped traffic near Grand Beach this morning, Monday, Dec. 3.

Highway open near Grand Beach after tractor-trailer accident

Updated Dec 03, 2018 at 10:36 a.m.

It's a busy time of year for Santa and Mrs. Claus, who were back in Grand Bank for the annual Christmas parade on Dec. 1. - Paul Herridge

Grand Bank celebrates Christmas

Updated Dec 05, 2018 at 12:01 a.m.

Two Newfoundland men pleaded guilty to offences under the Migratory Birds Convention Act and were sentenced at provincial court in Grand Bank last month.

Man banned from Burin Peninsula sentenced for 39th probation breach

Updated Dec 01, 2018 at 1:58 p.m.

News

A search and rescue technician from 103 Search and Rescue Squadron out of 9 Wing Gander is lowered from a Cormorant helicopter to the deck of the Canadian Coast Guard Ship Pennant Bay during a training exercise.

Asbestos dust prolongs Gander-based 103 Search and Rescue stay in St. John’s

Updated 4 hours ago

The Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation has closed its location in the Corner Brook Plaza and opened a new satellite Murphy Square location in Dominion. The liquor store takes up a space that was formerly used as a floral department.

New liqour store opens in Murphy Square Dominion location

Published Dec 07, 2018 at 7:18 p.m.

The provincial government has agreed to bring in legislation that will make PTSD a presumptive injury. —

Former Corner Brook RNC officer says presumptive coverage for PTSD is a step in the right direction

Published Dec 07, 2018 at 7:12 p.m.

Robyn Huxter of Steady Brook has been named this year’s winner of the Tommy Sexton Triple Threat Award, presented to a fourth–year theatre student at Grenfell Campus, Memorial University in memory of one of the founding members of the award-winning comedy troupe, CODCO. - Photo courtesy of Michael Waller

Steady Brook resident wins Tommy Sexton award

Published Dec 07, 2018 at 7:10 p.m.

Sports

Andrew Aylward photo
Corner Brook Royals’ Tyler Hunt, left, chases Port aux Basques Mariners’ Neil Keeping for control of the puck during senior hockey league play Friday night at the Corner Brook Civic Centre.

Corner Brook Royals blanked by Port aux Basques Mariners, rebound to beat Stephenville Jets

Updated 1 hour ago

Business

Cape Race lighthouse keeper Clifford Doran sent us this photo of the waves crashing in the Drook, a nearby abandoned community.

MARK VAUGHAN-JACKSON: Look to the sea

Updated 12 hours ago

The West Hercules offshore drilling rig. A new report examines the competitiveness of Newfoundland and Labrador’s offshore oil industry in comparison with other jurisdiction.

MARK VAUGHAN-JACKSON: Oil and water do mix

Published Dec 06, 2018 at 6 a.m.

Jonathan Wilkinson, federal minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, announces more than $18 million for projects through the Atlantic Fisheries Fund Wednesday in St. John’s. Seated (from left) are Rob Shea, associate vice-president of the Marine Institute; Gudie Hutchings, Long Range Mountains MP; Churence Rogers, Bonavista-Burin-Trinity MP; Premier Dwight Ball; and Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources Gerry Byrne.

Atlantic Fisheries Fund projects announced for Newfoundland and Labrador

Updated Dec 06, 2018 at 12:24 p.m.

Maureen Brennan, a former nurse, says Tuesday’s announcement was a validation of her experiences with PTSD as a nurse

Newfoundland and Labrador introduces greater coverage for mental injuries

Updated Dec 04, 2018 at 6:33 p.m.

Living

Lark Harbour’s Cy Byrne enjoying the mellow side of life as an artist

Published 1 hour ago

These four gift items are easy to buy and easy for handy loved ones to like. -Steve Maxwell

HOUSEWORKS: Great gift ideas for handy people

Updated Dec 07, 2018 at 2:59 p.m.

STREAMLINE YOUR STUFF: Holiday prep tips to help you be ready for this busy time of year

Published Dec 07, 2018 at 2:50 p.m.

When planning for the holiday season at Bellissimo, they stick with a mix of classic and vintage and then add in a few of the trends. This year, they have lots of blush and jewel-toned ornaments that they would not have had in past years. - Carolina Andrade

Finding inspiration breathing new life into your holiday decor

Updated 11 hours ago

Opinion

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LETTER: The benefits of voluntourism

Published Dec 07, 2018 at 6:53 p.m.

Corner Brook’s George Sheppard is the patron for the 2019 Corner Brook Winter Carnival.

NICHOLAS MERCER: George Sheppard's giving a good fit for Corner Brook Winter Carnival patron

Updated Dec 06, 2018 at 1:56 p.m.

Rachel Gilbert

GRENFELL MATTERS: Giving the gift of transportation

Updated Dec 05, 2018 at 12:10 a.m.

A response to crisis: Thirty-seven diverted planes lined the runways of Gander International Airport after the September 11 terrorist attacks in the U.S., leaving the region to aid about 6,500 stranded passengers.
From the Sept. 17, 2001 edition.

STORIES FROM OUR SHORES: Musgrave Harbour and the Ping Pong Flight

Published Dec 04, 2018 at 11:16 a.m.

Community

Over 200 people attended the annual Community Christmas Dinner in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.

Hundreds attend Salvation Army Christmas dinner in Happy Valley-Goose Bay

Published Dec 07, 2018 at 7:25 p.m.

Portraying the mummers in the parade were Samantha Keeping, Jasmin Hancock, Chloe Keeping, Summer Kinslow, Kaylie Thorne, Lilly Hatcher and Keegan Thorne. - Photos courtesy of Pamela Jeans and Vicky Harvey

Parade adds to Christmas spirit in Burnt Islands

Published Dec 07, 2018 at 10:27 a.m.

Dexter Organ shared his Christmas list with Santa and Mrs. Claus. - Photo courtesy of Kim Lushman

Welcoming the holidays at the Burgeo Christmas parade

Updated Dec 07, 2018 at 10:43 a.m.

Ally Butt, left, and her dog Tessie walk alongside friends Lilly Williams and Shayna Emberley at the 2017 Salmon Cove Santa Claus parade.

Salmon Cove girl’s Christmas float helps pets without a permanent home

Published Dec 06, 2018 at 2:19 p.m.

Recent Stories

Andrew Aylward photo
Corner Brook Royals’ Tyler Hunt, left, chases Port aux Basques Mariners’ Neil Keeping for control of the puck during senior hockey league play Friday night at the Corner Brook Civic Centre.

Corner Brook Royals blanked by Port aux Basques Mariners, rebound to beat Stephenville Jets

Erica Bennett of Corner Brook has a blast with some hula hoops at the National Fun Day celebrations held Saturday at the Corner Brook Studio.

Smiles galore as youngsters celebrate National Fun Day in Corner Brook

Santa's arrival along the Deer Lake Parade route was the highlight for the people who came out to watch.

SLIDESHOW: Santa Claus Parades in Deer Lake and Pasadena

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N.L. major midget hockey: East Coast Blizzard take over first place as St. John's Maple Leafs lose three in a row

Carolina Hurricanes’ Clark Bishop holds up the puck from his first NHL goal, scored Friday night in Anaheim, Calif., in the Hurricanes’ 4-1 win over the Ducks. — nhl.com/hurricanes/Twitter

First NHL goal by Clark Bishop of St. John's was worth the wait

The performance of Handel’s Messiah has become a 30-year tradition at the Basilica of St. John the Baptist.

Handel's Messiah: keeping a family tradition going

A search and rescue technician from 103 Search and Rescue Squadron out of 9 Wing Gander is lowered from a Cormorant helicopter to the deck of the Canadian Coast Guard Ship Pennant Bay during a training exercise.

Asbestos dust prolongs Gander-based 103 Search and Rescue stay in St. John’s

Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Mount Pearl

K-9 unit catches suspected impaired driver who fled car in Mount Pearl

Nancy Hynes and Ian Foster are touring "A Week in December," their new Christmas album.

Foster and Hynes celebrate Christmas album 'A Week in December'

Lisa Blundell, the family and events co-ordinator for the Candlelighters Association of Newfoundland and Labrador, outlines the needs of the organization that for 35 years has helped families of children suffering from cancer to celebrate the holidays in as normal a fashion as possible.

Candlelighters Association of Newfoundland and Labrador continues to support families requiring help at Christmas

While admiring the sunset at her cottage in Malagash, N.S, Heather Crocker spotted these subtle shafts of light coming up from the water.

CINDY DAY: Divine digits on high

Somadina Muojeke, a second-year engineering student from Nigeria who studies at Memorial University, will take part in the 2018 Holiday Hosting program being co-ordinated by the Internationalization Office at Memorial. Muojeke and Holiday Hosting program co-ordinator Katie Flynn talked to The Telegram this week about the program.

Families in St. John's and area host international students