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The St. Anthony Fall Fair and Trade Show wasn’t held this year, due to lack of interest. At last year’s event, Councillor Eric Boyd, Mayor Desmond McDonald and Deputy-Mayor Krista Howell, are seen hard at work judging the fair’s pie contest.

Fall fair in St. Anthony cancelled due to lack of support

Vaughn Hammond — Telegram file

Two views on legalization

A bud handler looks over product in a cannabis dispensary in this file shot.

Some N.L. cannabis stores won’t be ready for 10/17

The spillway at the Muskrat Falls site in Labrador. — Telegram file

Muskrat Falls Inquiry highlights Week 4

Amelia Saunders, 3, was diagnosed with leukemia in July and received 11 blood transfusions that month. Her parents said she’ll likely need more blood again in November with the next round of chemotherapy.

Blood donation: ‘It’s life’ — Parents of N.L. toddler with leukemia ...

Annie MacEachern of Charlottetown, P.E.I., who consumes cannabis for medicinal purposes, says legalization of the drug is just the beginning. She says advocates need to continue pushing to get edibles and concentrates on the market.

From pop culture to pot culture: Atlantic Canadian cannabis ...

Scott MacIntosh, communications manager with the Halifax Mooseheads, said the Mooseheads and the entire CHL have formed a partnership with Health Canada and will be rolling out an awareness campaign on our social media channels throughout the season.

What should Atlantic Canada's sports leagues do about legal marijuana?

Jon Keefe shows off one of the squish presses and other cannabis consumption paraphernalia he sells at the Dabber Hashery, a specialty shop in downtown St. John’s, N.L. Keefe had initially planned to obtain a licence to sell cannabis products, but abandoned that enterprise when it became clear the eight-per-cent margin paid to cannabis retailers in Newfoundland and Labrador didn’t make for a strong business case for him and his partners.

Path to profit: It’s not just government and major corporations ...

Marijuana edibles are an alternative way to ingest cannabis.

University of Denver prof says day-to-day life won't change much after ...

While the exterior of the building is nearing completion, significant interior work, as well as the parking area, need to be completed before O’Leary’s new cannabis store opens for business. Provincial and town officials confirm the building will not be ready to serve customers on October 17, the date when cannabis use becomes legal in Canada.

Cannabis rules: what to expect in P.E.I.

The St. Anthony Fall Fair and Trade Show wasn’t held this year, due to lack of interest. At last year’s event, Councillor Eric Boyd, Mayor Desmond McDonald and Deputy-Mayor Krista Howell, are seen hard at work judging the fair’s pie contest.

Fall fair in St. Anthony cancelled due to lack of support

Updated a day ago

LGH addresses public meeting on Labrador South Health Centre

Published Oct 05, 2018 at 3:35 p.m.

Roberta Benefiel, representing Grand Riverkeeper Labrador and the Labrador Land Protectors, pauses for a photo prior to her testimony at the Muskrat Falls Inquiry on Thursday at the Beothuck Building in St. John’s.

Labrador activist repeats concerns at Muskrat Fall Inquiry

Published Oct 11, 2018 at 9:02 p.m.

The St. Johns Rams taking on the Carbonear Warriors.

FootballNL eyeing Burin Peninsula for expansion

Updated 23 minutes ago

News

Marine Atlantic’s ferry Blue Puttee, pictured recently docked in Port aux Basques, has had several cancelled crossings on the gulf over the last three weeks due to extreme weather.

Marine Atlantic delays crossings between N.L. and Cape Breton ahead of weather

Published 27 minutes ago

MHA Andrew Parsons, Burgeo - La Poile

Minister ready for things to light up on Wednesday

Published 12 hours ago

Bob Byrnes, president of the Stephenville Downtown Business Improvement Association, is seen doing a presentation on the Stephenville Downtown Master Plan at a Bay St. George Chamber of Commerce meeting on Monday.

New Downtown Master Plan in Stephenville to create a good atmosphere: Roberts

Updated 12 hours ago

Commissioner Richard LeBlanc at the Muskrat Falls Inquiry hearings on Monday in St. John’s.

Two more people added at Muskrat Falls Inquiry

Published 12 hours ago

Sports

The St. Johns Rams taking on the Carbonear Warriors.

FootballNL eyeing Burin Peninsula for expansion

Updated 23 minutes ago

Mountain Bike - Stock

A new skills park with pump track to become reality for west coast mountain bikers

Updated Oct 12, 2018 at 12:25 a.m.

Colby House

Corner Brook's Colby House willing to put in the work to reach his hockey potential

Updated Oct 11, 2018 at 8:50 p.m.

Top finishers in the Fermont demi-marathon: Josephine Gaulton-Rowe, Pascal Boudreault, Elliot Rowe and Denis Grenier.

Labrador City couple among top finishers in Fermont demi-marathon

Published Oct 11, 2018 at 1:48 p.m.

Business

Keith Russell, co-owner of Russell's Funeral Home and Crematorium, inspects the Leo Bruce Award for Entrepreneurial Excellence after accepting it on Monday.

Keith Russell feels proud company's dignified service recognized by Bay St. George Chamber of Commerce

Updated 11 hours ago

Dianna Dwyer (left) and Kristie Lawlor recently launched the House of Glam in St. John’s, the province’s first lash studio. In addition to offering a full line of eyelash extension services and products, the pair are also establishing a training and certification program aimed at making the growing industry safer for clients.

House of Glam owners set sights on improving regulations, safety in Newfoundland and Labrador’s growing eyelash industry

Published Oct 10, 2018 at 6:42 p.m.

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.

Noia opens nominations for annual N.L. offshore oil and gas industry awards

Published Oct 10, 2018 at 6:36 p.m.

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New cannabis firm’s parent company starts trading on CSE

Published Oct 09, 2018 at 4:56 p.m.

Living

Alexis Burden (left) walked over 60 km along the hiking tails of the Great Northern Peninsula this past summer. Here she’s just finished up Treena’s Trail in Ship Cove with her cousin Erica, who accompanied her along the trails.

Eight-year-old explores the trails of the Great Northern Peninsula

Published Oct 03, 2018 at 1:21 p.m.

Jim and Barbara Randell of Roddickton-Bide Arm operated James Randell and Sons in Bide Arm for almost four decades. - Contributed

Randells witnessed many changes in four decades of business

Published Aug 10, 2018 at 4:55 p.m.

Lt(N) Amy Tucker is promoted to her current rank by Cdr Jeffery Watkins and Lt(N) Melissa Fudge. - Photo by LS David Gariepy, Maritime Forces Pacific Imaging Services

Former Great Northern Peninsula resident promoted to Royal Canadian Navy lieutenant

Published Aug 09, 2018 at 10:22 a.m.

The Leonard family at L’Anse aux Meadows. Front row (left to right) are Caelin and Devlin; and back row are: Vesna and Mike Leonard with son Torrin. - Contributed

Waterloo, Ontario, family completes a goal at L’Anse Aux Meadows

Published Aug 03, 2018 at 4:37 p.m.

Opinion

Stock photo

Russell Wangersky: Dangerous dogmatists

Updated 2 hours ago

Nathalia Bonilla-Alvarez (left) and Jeong Woo-Kang are two international students enrolled in the English as a Second Language program at Grenfell Campus.

Editorial: Recruit but also retain

Published Oct 12, 2018 at 6 a.m.

Tim Baker of Hey Rosetta!

Art & Soul: Hey Rosetta! frontman starts anew

Updated Oct 12, 2018 at 8:09 a.m.

Volunteer firefighters have to find a balance between their regular lives and the times when they're called on to help their community.

NICHOLAS MERCER: Volunteer firefighting is a balancing act

Updated Oct 11, 2018 at 12:55 a.m.

Community

Marty Byrne hard at work.

The artwork of Marty Byrne

Published a day ago

Gary and Jennifer Mitchell play at the Spirit of Labrador opening event.

The Spirit of Labrador

Published Oct 09, 2018 at 10:11 a.m.

Kelly and Stephen Hewlett with Stephanie (Brazil), the first international student they welcomed into their home.

Teacher Kelly Hewlett volunteers time, voice, and home in Springdale

Published Oct 09, 2018 at 10:04 a.m.

A fire broke out at Northmart in Happy Valley-Goose Bay in the early morning hours of Sept. 15.

Happy Valley-Goose Bay business offers grocery shuttle service

Published Oct 09, 2018 at 10:01 a.m.

Recent Stories

The St. Johns Rams taking on the Carbonear Warriors.

FootballNL eyeing Burin Peninsula for expansion

Marine Atlantic’s ferry Blue Puttee, pictured recently docked in Port aux Basques, has had several cancelled crossings on the gulf over the last three weeks due to extreme weather.

Marine Atlantic delays crossings between N.L. and Cape Breton ahead of weather

With the flu beginning to appear in northern Nova Scotia, the area's chief medical officer of health is encouraging people to get a flu shot.

Flu shot clinics start next week across Newfoundland and Labrador

The new Cape Ray transfer station, which will sort waste for all of the Southwest Coast, opened for business on Monday, Sept. 17.

Port aux Basques council argues for western region landfill

Stock photo

Russell Wangersky: Dangerous dogmatists

Twenty-five years ago, the Newfoundland Writers’ Guild got together for its 25th anniversary dinner on Oct. 16, 1993. From left were charter members Ramona Tansley, Gerry Rubia, Paul O’Neill, Bernice Morgan, Helen Porter, Rae Perlin and Consie Howley. A reception will be held today at Government House to mark 50 years for the group.

Newfoundland Writers’ Guild celebrates 50 years

U.S. President Donald Trump. — 123rf.com

Editorial: Money talks?

Dale Park, the city's director of finance and administration, and acting city manager, is shown during Monday night's meeting of Corner Brook City Council.

More properties will be up for auction in Corner Brook in property tax sale

Keith Russell, co-owner of Russell's Funeral Home and Crematorium, inspects the Leo Bruce Award for Entrepreneurial Excellence after accepting it on Monday.

Keith Russell feels proud company's dignified service recognized by Bay St. George Chamber of Commerce

Crystal Waters Boat Tours has ceased operation. The boat tour company had operated out of the Bay of Islands Yacht Club in Corner Brook.

Crystal Waters Boat Tours ceases operation

Gavel and handcuffs.

Michael Oxford charged for threatening violence against Corner Brook judge

A couple of staffers from the firm Grant Thornton, from left, senior tech analyst Christopher Stone and assurance manager Jadie Zeng, chat with Sean St. George of the Navigate Entrepreneurship Centre during a public coffee break at Grenfell Campus, Memorial University as part of Small Business Week events in Corner Brook Monday.

Small Business Week events in Corner Brook on Monday