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This Thursday, Nov. 30, will mark the one-year anniversary of Jennifer Hillier-Penney's disappearance. - Submitted

Crown allowed to keep materials collected during investigation in ...

Aboard his sleigh, Santa Claus makes his grand entrance during the St. Anthony Christmas parade on Saturday, Dec. 8.

St. Anthony Christmas Parade held in memory of Donny Powell

With a “Ho ho ho” and a Merry Christmas, Santa Claus makes a grand appearance on his sleigh during the Christmas parade in St. Lunaire-Griquet.

St. Lunaire-Griquet holds its Christmas parade

The Pack the Back Food and Toy Drive in Forteau raised a lot for those in need. From left, Shawn Flynn, Truman Buckle, Jeinean Barney, Darren Buckle, Hailey Piccott, Barry James Buckle, Vernon Buckle, Kay Buckle, Dexter Flynn, Sarah Ward, Scott Saulter and Geoffrey Hancock.

Pack the Back event helps families in southern Labrador

Byron Moores, originally of Red Bay, has been selected as a member of the Corner Brook Viking’s 5-pin bowling team that will compete in the 2019 Special Olympics NL Winter Games. Here he is pictured in the festive holiday spirit with Santa Claus.

Byron Moores gearing up for the games

Pictured, from left, Everett Campbell, Fire Chief Ephriam Smith, Baxter Short, Dan Laing and Wayne Pittman.

Cook's Harbour/Wild Bight/Boat Harbour Fire Dept receives $10K from IGA

Caribou on the Great Northern Peninsula. The animal will be reintroduced to the Grey Islands located off the eastern side of the peninsula.

Caribous coming back to Northern Peninsula’s Grey Islands

From the Vault — Dec 14, 1988

THOM BARKER: Have you got the guts not to trust your gut?

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What's happening with The Northern Pen Community Calendar

This Thursday, Nov. 30, will mark the one-year anniversary of Jennifer Hillier-Penney's disappearance. - Submitted

Crown allowed to keep materials collected during investigation in Hillier-Penney case

Updated Dec 14, 2018 at 3:20 p.m.

Pictured, from left, Everett Campbell, Fire Chief Ephriam Smith, Baxter Short, Dan Laing and Wayne Pittman.

Cook's Harbour/Wild Bight/Boat Harbour Fire Dept receives $10K from IGA

Published Dec 13, 2018 at 11:14 a.m.

There's always something on the go. Check out The Western Star's community calendar to find it

What's happening with The Northern Pen Community Calendar

Published Dec 12, 2018 at 10:49 p.m.

The Port aux Basques Town Council (front row, from left) Deputy Mayor Todd Strickland, Mayor John Spencer, Justin Blackler; (back) Chester Coffin, Jerome Battiste, Jim Lane and Melvin Keeping.

Port aux Basques council still working on 2019 budget

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News

Caribou on the Great Northern Peninsula. The animal will be reintroduced to the Grey Islands located off the eastern side of the peninsula.

Caribous coming back to Northern Peninsula’s Grey Islands

Updated Dec 13, 2018 at 9:38 a.m.

A map showing the location of Roddickton and Hawke's Bay.

Roddickton still part of AEG’s business plan for Northern Peninsula

Updated Dec 04, 2018 at 3:49 p.m.

Cartwright-L'Anse au Clair MHA Lisa Dempster was all smiles as the province announced cellular expansion in six communities in her district. - Stephen Roberts

Cell service expansion coming for southern Labrador communities

Updated Nov 28, 2018 at 6:48 p.m.

The provincial government announced funding for a new town hall and fire vehicle for L’Anse au Clair at St. Andrews Anglican Church on Wednesday, Nov. 28. Among those present for the announcement were (from left) town clerk Loretta Griffin, Coun. Shelley Griffin, Coun. Monica Hunt, Coun. Jamie O'Brien, Premier Dwight Ball, Cartwright-L'Anse au Clair MHA Lisa Dempster, Municipal Affairs and Environment Minister Graham Letto, L'Anse au Clair Mayor Chad Letto, Coun. Sheila Chubbs, and Coun. Wade Chubbs.

Funding announced for new town hall and fire vehicle in L’Anse au Clair

Updated Nov 29, 2018 at 12:58 p.m.

Sports

Byron Moores, originally of Red Bay, has been selected as a member of the Corner Brook Viking’s 5-pin bowling team that will compete in the 2019 Special Olympics NL Winter Games. Here he is pictured in the festive holiday spirit with Santa Claus.

Byron Moores gearing up for the games

Updated Dec 12, 2018 at 10:43 p.m.

Halifax Mooseheads goaltender Alexis Gravel makes a pad save on Charlottetown Islanders forward William Sirman early in the first period Saturday at at the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax. (ERIC WYNNE/Chronicle Herald)

Moose head into Christmas break on a high

Updated 13 hours ago

Aaron Flood

Corner Brook’s Aaron Flood focused on giving Canada Games athletes a great experience in Red Deer

Published Dec 14, 2018 at 7:50 p.m.

Foprmer NBA star Glen Davis poses on the court at Mile One Centre after officially signing with the St. John's Edge Wednesday afternoon. Davis, who won an NBA championship with the Boston Celtics, will be in the Edge lineup Friday night at Mile One for a game against the Island Storm.

Glen ‘Big Baby’ Davis looks for good vibes and a fresh start with the St. John's Edge

Updated Dec 14, 2018 at 7:49 a.m.

Business

Crémaillère Harbour is located approximately four kilometres south of St. Anthony. - Google Maps

Environmental preview report completed for Crémaillère Harbour development

Updated Dec 06, 2018 at 1:55 p.m.

Jennifer and Brad Simms, two co-founders and directors of RagnaRock Northern Brewing Company pose with the tap bank for their new brewpub that was approved by the Newfoundland government last week. Not pictured, co-founder and director Lauren Smithson.

St. Anthony brewpub approved

Published Oct 19, 2018 at 10:58 a.m.

The crab fishery is underway for harvesters across the Great Northern Peninsula. While catch rates are varying, travelling ice and rough weather has been a problem for many this season.

GUEST COLUMN: 2018 was positive on trade, negative on investment confidence

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MARK VAUGHAN-JACKSON: Innovation, technology and timing

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Living

Randy Cull, who circumnavigated the island of Newfoundland in his sailboat "Sea Barrel" this past summer reminisces about his bucket-list trip over maps in his dining room in St. Anthony.

St. Anthony retiree sails around the island

Published Dec 05, 2018 at 4:36 p.m.

Bernadette Calonego has released an English translation of her newest novel “The Stranger on the Ice.”

Author inspired by the North; makes her part-time home in St. Lunaire-Griquet

Published Sep 24, 2018 at 11:47 a.m.

T.J. Smith of St. Anthony is starting a Peer Support Group for people with mental health issues.

Mental health support group starting in St. Anthony

Updated Sep 19, 2018 at 8:08 p.m.

William Buckle worked at the Forteau wharf this summer where he discovered a love of seafood.

William Buckle enjoys summer job and everything that comes with it

Published Sep 14, 2018 at 2:42 p.m.

Opinion

Paul Winter, originally of Corner Brook, stands next to the Rob Roy. It is a boat he plans to rent to people in Edmonton, Alta. - Photo courtesy Adam Millie/Rat Creek Press

NICHOLAS MERCER: Corner Brook native constructs N.L. dories for Albertan rivers

Updated 17 hours ago

Thom Barker

THOM BARKER: Have you got the guts not to trust your gut?

Updated Dec 13, 2018 at 7:23 a.m.

Nova Scotia Auditor General Michael Pickup fields question after releasing his latest set of reports in Halifax on Wednesday.

VIBERT: Auditor general says Department of Health has failed Nova Scotians

Updated Dec 12, 2018 at 6:49 a.m.

Grenfell Campus will be the site of a pilot research centre to help with the study of aging. Shown are, from left, Dr. Les Cake, Dr. Veronica Hutchings, Dr. Karen Doody, co-ordinator of the Aging Research Centre; and Dr. Kelly Vodden.

GRENFELL MATTERS: Grenfell Campus to study aging

Updated Dec 11, 2018 at 11:30 p.m.

Community

Aboard his sleigh, Santa Claus makes his grand entrance during the St. Anthony Christmas parade on Saturday, Dec. 8.

St. Anthony Christmas Parade held in memory of Donny Powell

Updated Dec 13, 2018 at 4:04 p.m.

RCMP Supt. David Cook presented Sheila Doucette, youth regional coordinator at the Port Saunders Youth Centre, with a certificate of recognition.

New youth centre opens in Port Saunders, courtesy of town and RCMP

Published Nov 30, 2018 at 4:15 p.m.

Cpl. Mark Hustins addressed those gathered for the opening of the Mary’s Harbour RCMP’s Wish Tree on Tuesday, Dec. 4.

Mary’s Harbour RCMP hoping to turn its Children's Wish Tree from red to white again this Christmas

Updated Dec 06, 2018 at 11:17 a.m.

Mark Wilkoff started First Step Charity with his wife Linda in 2017.

First Step Charity Gala raises over $5K

Published Dec 03, 2018 at 11:48 a.m.

Recent Stories

The Port aux Basques Town Council (front row, from left) Deputy Mayor Todd Strickland, Mayor John Spencer, Justin Blackler; (back) Chester Coffin, Jerome Battiste, Jim Lane and Melvin Keeping.

Port aux Basques council still working on 2019 budget

Stephenville Jets forward Nathan Ellsworth is shown during West Coast Senior Hockey League action Friday night versus the Corner Brook Royals at the Stephenville Dome.

Jets edge Royals as West Coast Senior Hockey League enters holiday hiatus

Western Kings goaltender Nikolas Hillier makes the save on a shot from the TriCom Thunder during their provincial bantam AAA hockey matchup at the civic centre in Corner Brook Saturday morning.

Western Kings come up short in weekend provincial bantam AAA hockey play

Around 10 people showed up outside Corner Brook’s city hall Saturday to support a midday protest against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s governance. Organizer Joe Park said he and others who came out to join the rally are concerned about the federal government’s policies on a wide variety of issues such as immigration, finances and treatment of senior citizens and Indigenous people.

Small Trudeau protest outside Corner Brook's city hall on Saturday

Designer Melanie Jacqueline from St John’s had a pop-up studio sale at Islaview place in Deer Lake on Saturday.

Pop-up studio sale held at Islaview Place in Deer Lake on Saturday

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Corner Brook Intermediate 8s capture 14U female regional west volleyball gold

Mikaela Wilson of Corner Brook says the city’s Wonderful Fine Market has been an essential part of building her Natura Soap Company business.

Craft market exposure helps local businesses like Natura Soap Company of Corner Brook build a customer base

Fire and emergency vehicles could be seen at the Kiewit Offshore Cow Head facility early evening on Dec. 16

Marystown firefighters respond to fire at Kiewit facility

Halifax Mooseheads goaltender Alexis Gravel makes a pad save on Charlottetown Islanders forward William Sirman early in the first period Saturday at at the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax. (ERIC WYNNE/Chronicle Herald)

Moose head into Christmas break on a high

Curtis French is an assistant professor in genetics at Memorial University and one of the few researchers at the university doing germline editing – the kind of gene editing completed by the researcher in China – except French does his research on zebrafish rather than humans.

Human gene editing not on Newfoundland and Labrador's near horizon

The Association for New Canadians in St. John’s held its annual Christmas dinner Thursday. — Glen Whiffen/The Telegram

Newcomers to Newfoundland enjoy special Christmas dinner

The crab fishery is underway for harvesters across the Great Northern Peninsula. While catch rates are varying, travelling ice and rough weather has been a problem for many this season.

GUEST COLUMN: 2018 was positive on trade, negative on investment confidence