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NDP candidates Jack Harris (left) and Anne Marie Anonsen (right) outline the federal NDP's plan to expand dental care.

NDP candidates propose $800-million dental plan

Alex Balsom in front of the in progress build of the new Wave Hotel.

Wave Hotel being rebuilt in Clarenville, NL

On May 8, 2017, crab harvesters surrounded a Canadian Coast Guard vessel and set their crab gear in an area where they were not permitted to do so. Five harvesters have been found guilty of charges relating to the incident.

Crab fishermen fined total of $16,000 for 2017 incident off Port au ...

The Red Shoe Crew Walk marched through the streets of St. Anthony on Sept. 14 to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House, a home away from home for sick children and their families while children are being treated at the Janeway Children's Hospital. More than 40 participants raised $4,100 by Sept. 16 with money still coming in from sock sales and donations. CONTRIBUTED

St. Anthony hosts annual Red Shoe Crew Walk

Report of man attempting to lure youth into vehicle in Holyrood

Harbour Grace town council is considering a partial redevelopment of Moriarity Park.

Ground work begins this fall for Harbour Grace park redevelopment

A $16,000 Bell Let’s Talk Community Fund Grant was recently awarded to the SPLASH Centre in Harbour Grace.

SPLASH Centre receives grant for mental health first aid training

Acting Commander of 5 Wing Goose Bay, Major Andrew Vandor, salutes the parade to start the ceremony to commemorate the 79th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. CONTRIBUTED BY SHAWN RIVOIRE

Goose Bay commemorates Battle of Britain 79th anniversary

Goose Bay participants raised more than $2,000 for cancer research during the annual Terry Fox Run. CONTRIBUTED BY SHAWN RIVOIRE

38th annual Terry Fox Run held in Goose Bay

Moose hunting zones in Gros Morne National Park.

Moose hunting opens in part of Gros Morne this weekend

On May 8, 2017, crab harvesters surrounded a Canadian Coast Guard vessel and set their crab gear in an area where they were not permitted to do so. Five harvesters have been found guilty of charges relating to the incident.

Crab fishermen fined total of $16,000 for 2017 incident off Port au Choix

Published Sep 20, 2019 at 4:06 p.m.

NDP candidates Jack Harris (left) and Anne Marie Anonsen (right) outline the federal NDP's plan to expand dental care.

NDP candidates propose $800-million dental plan

Published a day ago

Alex Balsom in front of the in progress build of the new Wave Hotel.

Wave Hotel being rebuilt in Clarenville, NL

Published Sep 20, 2019 at 4:09 p.m.

RCMP

Report of man attempting to lure youth into vehicle in Holyrood

Published Sep 20, 2019 at 3:36 p.m.

Local

NDP candidates Jack Harris (left) and Anne Marie Anonsen (right) outline the federal NDP's plan to expand dental care.

NDP candidates propose $800-million dental plan

Published a day ago

Gander Fire Rescue.

First Responders Challenge being held in Gander

Published Sep 20, 2019 at 10:07 a.m.

The third annual Kidney Walk in Gander took place at the Cobb’s Pond Rotary Park on Sept. 15. Hosted the Gander chapter of the Kidney Foundation of Canada, this year’s event was hailed by organizers as its biggest yet.

Botwood woman’s journey with dialysis means a shifting normal

Published Sep 20, 2019 at 10:01 a.m.

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Woman ticketed for using cellphone while driving past accident scene

Updated Sep 20, 2019 at 6:03 a.m.

Opinion

Letter to the Editor

LETTER: In spirit of back-to-school time

Published Sep 20, 2019 at 1:28 p.m.

JIM VIBERT: Climate voters face Hobson’s choice

Updated Sep 09, 2019 at 7:43 a.m.

['Matthew Hornell will tour the island with his friend Andrew Sneddon of the The Modern Grass, starting with a show in Corner Brook tonight.']

NICHOLAS MERCER: A Miners tale

Published Sep 06, 2019 at noon

For 19 years, Janet Melanson has been a constant for schoolchildren crossing Truro’s roads. From left, Janet Melanson, Heidi Nicholson and her children, Ila and Ben, who attend Truro Elementary School.

EDITORIAL: Watch out for children

Published Aug 31, 2019 at 6 a.m.

Business

Colemans has an arrangement to provide marketing and merchandising for an operator at the former Grenfell Co-op in St. Anthony. STEPHEN ROBERTS/THE NORTHERN PEN

Former Grenfell Co-Op in St. Anthony may possibly reopen

Updated Aug 26, 2019 at 8:30 p.m.

AtlanTick founder and CEO Lisa Ali Learning has won the 2019 RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards’ Ones to Watch Award. - Contributed

Mahone Bay tick spray inventor earns national award

Updated Sep 19, 2019 at 1:28 p.m.

Halifax-based ReelData, whose software uses artificial intelligence to analyze video for the aquaculture industry, has entered the Techstars Montreal AI Accelerator. - Contributed

ENTREVESTOR: ReelData enters prestigious accelerator program

Updated Sep 19, 2019 at 6:45 p.m.

The slopes of Ski Ben Eoin are receiving a constant dump of snow thanks to some 36 snowmaking machines strategically placed over the mountain. A generous base of natural snow combined with recent cold temperatures has allowed the Cape Breton ski hill to have enough of the white stuff to open its runs to the public today.

UPDATED: Cape Breton Ski Hill ordered to pay $30,000 for trying to block golf course sale

Updated Sep 18, 2019 at 10:56 p.m.

Sports

Northcotte

A strong work ethic keeps a South Brook teen’s basketball dream alive

Published Sep 20, 2019 at 10:11 a.m.

Sidney Crosby is entering his 15th season with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Crosby hungry to get back at it

Published Sep 10, 2019 at 6:13 p.m.

Rogers Hometown Hockey hosts Ron MacLean (left) and Tara Slone.

Rogers Hometown Hockey returning to St. John's

Updated Sep 11, 2019 at 9:37 a.m.

Port aux Basques U19 softball team competes at Gander

Published Sep 07, 2019 at 3:50 p.m.

Lifestyles

The Northern Pen Placeholder

HOUSE WORKS: Tips for deck demolition, wood finishes

Published a day ago

Quinlan Smith’s graphite drawings of wildlife capture subtle details in the faces of animals, especially around the eyes.

Nova Scotia artist captures subtle detail in wildlife portraits

Published Sep 17, 2019 at 10:19 a.m.

The Northern Pen Placeholder

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Fall grilling featuring local produce

Published Sep 17, 2019 at 8:16 a.m.

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JOY CHIEKWE: The economic burden of physical inactivity

Updated Sep 17, 2019 at 8:11 a.m.

Recent Stories

NDP candidates Jack Harris (left) and Anne Marie Anonsen (right) outline the federal NDP's plan to expand dental care.

NDP candidates propose $800-million dental plan

Alex Balsom in front of the in progress build of the new Wave Hotel.

Wave Hotel being rebuilt in Clarenville, NL

On May 8, 2017, crab harvesters surrounded a Canadian Coast Guard vessel and set their crab gear in an area where they were not permitted to do so. Five harvesters have been found guilty of charges relating to the incident.

Crab fishermen fined total of $16,000 for 2017 incident off Port au Choix

The Red Shoe Crew Walk marched through the streets of St. Anthony on Sept. 14 to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House, a home away from home for sick children and their families while children are being treated at the Janeway Children's Hospital. More than 40 participants raised $4,100 by Sept. 16 with money still coming in from sock sales and donations. CONTRIBUTED

St. Anthony hosts annual Red Shoe Crew Walk

RCMP

Report of man attempting to lure youth into vehicle in Holyrood

Harbour Grace town council is considering a partial redevelopment of Moriarity Park.

Ground work begins this fall for Harbour Grace park redevelopment

A $16,000 Bell Let’s Talk Community Fund Grant was recently awarded to the SPLASH Centre in Harbour Grace.

SPLASH Centre receives grant for mental health first aid training

Acting Commander of 5 Wing Goose Bay, Major Andrew Vandor, salutes the parade to start the ceremony to commemorate the 79th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. CONTRIBUTED BY SHAWN RIVOIRE

Goose Bay commemorates Battle of Britain 79th anniversary

Goose Bay participants raised more than $2,000 for cancer research during the annual Terry Fox Run. CONTRIBUTED BY SHAWN RIVOIRE

38th annual Terry Fox Run held in Goose Bay

Moose hunting zones in Gros Morne National Park.

Moose hunting opens in part of Gros Morne this weekend

Vanessa Short.

Province wants to limit Flying Start Learning Lessons in Bonavista over licensing

The eighth-generation 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera is the evolution of 56 years of impeccable design, technology and performance. - Jim Fets

2020 Porsche 911 Carrera an instant classic