Northern Pen

Search Minerals Inc. is proposing a new rare earth element mine located approximately 36 kilometres southeast of Port Hope Simpson. - www.ceaa.gc.ca

Guidelines identified for proposed Labrador mine’s environmental impact statement

Three moose made their way through West Street in St. Anthony on Thursday, April 19. - Photo by Katrina Noel

Moose wander through St. Anthony

Tony Bussey, 43, has lost 326 pounds in less than two years. He did it simply by eating healthier and walking every day. - Submitted

St. Lunaire-Griquet native Tony Bussey hopes to inspire people with weight loss ...

The absence of the Trans-Labrador Highway road report from the provincial government's website for a few days was a concern for residents as winter conditions persist deep into April. - www.roads.gov.nl.ca

Labrador Highway winter road report extended two weeks

Sandy Campbell proudly shows off a fish in his home in Charlottetown.

Seniors in Profile: ‘Any good thing we can do, we should do ...

In his first year since moving to Main Brook, entrepreneur Ben Wiper has been hard at work to develop business prospects for the Northern Peninsula region.

Entrepreneur sees major potential in Northern Peninsula region

Young skiers take off from the start line for the Zone 4 Newfoundland and Labrador provincials.- Kyle Greenham

Skiers compete at St. Anthony’s Aurora Nordic Ski Club

Writer Dan Hoddinott, pictured at a book signing for his latest poetry collection in Toronto, has self-published a collection of stories written by his father Ralph from Brig Bay, N.L. - Photo courtesy of Brian Baker

Dan Hoddinott releases father’s collection of ‘lively stories’ about Great Northern Peninsula

St. Anthony Come Home Year committee member Marilyn Walker says there will be plenty of surprises for 2019’s Come Home Year, with expectations to more than double the town’s population. The event is planned for July 20-26, 2019.

St. Anthony’s come home year promises surprises

High winds cause a transport truck to flip on its side just south of Barr’d Harbour on Route 430 today, April 18. - RCMP

High winds overturn transport truck near Barr’d Harbour

Tony Bussey, 43, has lost 326 pounds in less than two years. He did it simply by eating healthier and walking every day. - Submitted

St. Lunaire-Griquet native Tony Bussey hopes to inspire people with weight loss story

Published Apr 20, 2018 at 12:05 p.m.

St. Anthony Come Home Year committee member Marilyn Walker says there will be plenty of surprises for 2019’s Come Home Year, with expectations to more than double the town’s population. The event is planned for July 20-26, 2019.

St. Anthony’s come home year promises surprises

Published Apr 19, 2018 at 10:27 a.m.

Writer Dan Hoddinott, pictured at a book signing for his latest poetry collection in Toronto, has self-published a collection of stories written by his father Ralph from Brig Bay, N.L. - Photo courtesy of Brian Baker

Dan Hoddinott releases father’s collection of ‘lively stories’ about Great Northern Peninsula

Updated Apr 19, 2018 at 10:40 a.m.

Roddickton-Bide Arm Mayor Sheila Fitzgerald and Northern Peninsula Loggers Association president Trevor Fillier want answers regarding the possibility of a pellet plant on the Northern Peninsula.

Council and loggers association want answers on Northern Peninsula pellet plant

Updated Apr 18, 2018 at 2:43 p.m.

News

The absence of the Trans-Labrador Highway road report from the provincial government's website for a few days was a concern for residents as winter conditions persist deep into April. - www.roads.gov.nl.ca

Labrador Highway winter road report extended two weeks

Updated Apr 20, 2018 at 6:25 p.m.

Hayden Parsons and Kayden Clarke make slime during the slime workshop.

St. Anthony and Area Boys and Girls Club faces challenges with meal program

Published Apr 12, 2018 at 1:40 p.m.

Mike Kelly and Sons Ltd. of Howley has been awarded a provincial government contract to resurface and level asphalt between Roddickton and Englee.

Contract awarded for work on highway to Englee

Published Apr 12, 2018 at 1:26 p.m.

This map shows the location of a proposed tunnel connecting Labrador to the island of Newfoundland, from Point Amour to a site near Flower’s Cove.

IN-DEPTH: Fixed link between Labrador and Newfoundland one step closer

Updated Apr 12, 2018 at 10:10 a.m.

Sports

Young skiers take off from the start line for the Zone 4 Newfoundland and Labrador provincials.- Kyle Greenham

Skiers compete at St. Anthony’s Aurora Nordic Ski Club

Updated Apr 19, 2018 at 11:26 a.m.

The Conception Bay Regional Renegades took gold at the Easter Hockey Tournament in St. Anthony, with their winning goal only 12 seconds into overtime. - Kyle Greenham

CBR Renegades takes gold in Easter Hockey Tournament in St. Anthony

Updated Apr 10, 2018 at 2:18 p.m.

The Straits Rifters at the St. Barbe Hockey Tournament. Back row, from l-r: Monty Baines, Jeff Genge, Blair Gould, A.J. Humber, Trav Williams, Jayden Genge, Willie White, Ricki Genge, Eric Genge, Marcus Devogel, and Dane Genge. Front row: Bryanna Genge, Shay Williams, Dustin Genge, Renne Genge, Ryan Genge, Colby Genge, Brayden Way, Keenan Caines, and Slayde Mitchelmore.

Straits Rifters face off in championship

Published Apr 10, 2018 at 1:34 p.m.

Given the privilege of cutting the 20th anniversary cake were (l-r) Brian Earle, the oldest youth in the club; Gerald Hillier, the mayor at the time the club started and the oldest person present at the celebration; and Jaycee White, the youngest member of the club.

Viking Trail Ski Club celebrates 20 years

Updated Apr 06, 2018 at 10:02 p.m.

Business

Search Minerals Inc. is proposing a new rare earth element mine located approximately 36 kilometres southeast of Port Hope Simpson. - www.ceaa.gc.ca

Guidelines identified for proposed Labrador mine’s environmental impact statement

Updated Apr 20, 2018 at 10:16 p.m.

Some residents are concerned about the possibility of clearcutting being conducted on the Great Northern Peninsula.

New measures aim to increase N.L.’s timber allocations and harvest levels

Published Mar 28, 2018 at 11:45 a.m.

DFO fisheries biologist Fran Mowbray provides an update on the state of caplin stocks to members of the media in St. John’s Monday.

Poor outlook for caplin this year: DFO

Updated Mar 12, 2018 at 8:41 p.m.

Minfocus Exploration has acquired the Round Pond zinc project located just off Route 432 northwest of the community of Main Brook on the Northern Peninsula.

Minfocus Exploration acquires Round Pond zinc project on Northern Peninsula

Published Mar 08, 2018 at 1:25 p.m.

Living

Tony Bussey, 43, has lost 326 pounds in less than two years. He did it simply by eating healthier and walking every day. - Submitted

St. Lunaire-Griquet native Tony Bussey hopes to inspire people with weight loss story

Published Apr 20, 2018 at 12:05 p.m.

Dwight Bilodeau holds a copy of “Daily Journals of Charles Carroll Carpenter.” He transcribed and published the text.

Dwight Bilodeau releases 19th century diaries of Charles Carroll Carpenter

Published Mar 06, 2018 at 11:25 a.m.

Pearl Walsh with her grandson, Noah.

Seniors in Profile: Nameless Cove's Pearl Walsh shows devotion to her hometown

Published Mar 02, 2018 at 10:48 a.m.

Cindy Day took this photo last summer, after the morning milking on her family's farm. I love the way the "girls" head for the lovely green pasture in single file.

CINDY DAY: Earth Day as a farmer's daughter

Published Apr 21, 2018 at midnight

Opinion

Thom Barker

Thom Barker: Coming to terms with the insidious presence of glucides

Updated Apr 20, 2018 at 9:58 p.m.

The Internet of things

Russell Wangersky: Convenience vs. security in the internet of things

Updated Apr 17, 2018 at 1:01 p.m.

Fishing boats at St. John’s harbour Wednesday. Many fishermen are doubtful owner-operator and fleet separation policies can be enforced enough to be effective.

Letter: Time for some logic and reason in fisheries management

Updated Apr 14, 2018 at 1:26 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

Three moose made their way through West Street in St. Anthony on Thursday, April 19. - Photo by Katrina Noel

Moose wander through St. Anthony

Published Apr 20, 2018 at 12:18 p.m.

Megan Parsons was crowned Lil’ Miss Winterfest during the competition on March 16. - Stephen Roberts

A week of winter fun in St. Anthony

Updated Mar 21, 2018 at 4:12 p.m.

Royal Canadian Legion branch 17 first vice-president Scott Budgell (left) presents 84-year-old Frank Slade a certificate of appreciation and a pin in recognition of Slade’s 60 years of service to the branch as a member. The presentation was held at Slade’s home in St. Anthony. - Stephen Roberts

St. Anthony Legion recognizes longest serving member

Updated Mar 21, 2018 at 11:04 a.m.

Cyril Simmonds is the 2018 Winterfest patron.

Cyril Simmonds named patron of St. Anthony’s Winterfest

Published Mar 12, 2018 at 11:17 a.m.

Recent Stories

The crosswalk in Springdale between the high school and the arena where a proposal for a rainbow crosswalk was turned down. — Photo illustration

IN-DEPTH: A town divided — Springdale ponders the question of inclusion

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

There are a number of inclusive signs in the Indian River High School, including this one for the Gender Sexuality Alliance.

Road trip to a town divided: How Springdale really feels about the rainbow crosswalk controversy

George Butt (left) and Colleen Kearley both have lengthy careers under their belts as healthcare professionals.

Employees recognized for years of service at Carbonear General Hospital

Finding ways to prevent cancer is the key goal of an online survey underway by Memorial University’s faculty of medicine.

MUN researchers want to know how much Newfoundlanders and Labradorians know about cancer

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

Ridley Offices is one of the oldest properties in Harbour Grace.

Harbour Grace council decides not to expropriate Ridley Offices

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

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

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

The provincial ferry MV Earl Winsor.

Newfoundland and Labrador government done with MV Earl Winsor

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’