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Madison Porter, daughter of Cindy Greenslade, checks her blood sugars. This is a routine she repeats several times daily.

Conception Bay South mother raising money for diabetic alert dog for ...

People dropped by Ragged Beach in Witless Bay on a sunny Friday to enjoy the beach and its view of the bay, where whales were seen in abundance. An area of land near the beach is the subject of a controversial development proposal that started years of chaos at the town council in Witless Bay.

NDP calls for moratorium on Ragged Beach development

Provincial Finance Minister Tom Osborne speaks to reporters outside the House of Assembly on Tuesday.

PCs walk out of House of Assembly after minister refers to Tory MHA's ...

Progressive Conservative Leader Ches Crosbie greets supporters in St. John’s after the final election results Thursday night.

Progressive Conservative Leader Ches Crosbie calls for his own ...

Employees with Newfoundland Power are still on the site of the Humber Substation, located behind the Hotel Corner Brook in Corner Brook. An incident at the substation just after 8 a.m. today is believed to have caused a wide-spread power outage in the city.

UPDATED: Power restored following outage in Corner Brook

The Marie's Mini Mart on Dunn's Road in Mount Pearl. It's alleged that Jeffrey Earle committed an armed robbery here in February of 2018.

Man arrested in connection with pair of Mount Pearl armed robberies

Premier Dwight Ball stands with Jon Seary of Drive Electric NL Wednesday at the Confederation Building during the viewing of electric cars.

Confederation Building parking lot in St. john's turns into electric ...

John Haggie, minister of health and community services.

Private cataract surgeries available soon in Newfoundland and ...

The official Canadian portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, photographed at Rideau Hall on July 1, 2010.

Newfoundland and Labrador government prepares for Queen's eventual ...

The $64,245 2020 RAM Power Wagon comes only in crew cab configuration with a 6.4-litre version of the Hemi V8, producing 410 horsepower and 429 lb.-ft. of torque. It is mated to a ZF eight-speed automatic.

2020 Ram Power Wagon, Rebel conquer all off-roads

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Englee man charged with counselling to commit murder

Updated Nov 19, 2019 at 3:30 p.m.

Wreaths placed at the cenotaph.

Remembering the fallen in St. Anthony

Updated Nov 12, 2019 at 12:15 p.m.

St. Anthony Fire Dept staff ,from left, Alwyn Nicholas, fire chief Peter Green and Lucy Gaulton read pledges throughout the evening. STEPHEN ROBERTS/THE NORTHERN PEN

St. Anthony Fire Department telethon raises over $20,000

Updated Nov 13, 2019 at 5:18 p.m.

Red Bay residents will have to travel 37 km to West St. Modeste to pick up mail while Canada Post arranges to have outdoor mailboxes installed in the town. GOOGLE MAPS

Concerns arise as post office closes in Red Bay

Updated Nov 13, 2019 at 4:58 p.m.

Local

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has kept four Atlantic Canadian MPs in his cabinet. From left, P.E.I.’s Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence; Newfoundland and Labrador’s Seamus O’Regan, Minister of Natural Resources; Nova Scotia’s Bernadette Jordan, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard; and New Brunswick’s Dominic LeBlanc, President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada. - SaltWire Network

UPDATE: Four Atlantic Canada MPs included in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's new cabinet

Updated 16 hours ago

The Iceberg Trail starts near the Leif Eriksen statue in L'Anse aux Meadows. Pictured is the sign pointing directing hikers to the trail. STEPHEN ROBERTS / THE NORTHERN PEN PHOTO

Great Northern Peninsula can begin marketing newly completed Iceberg Trail

Published Nov 14, 2019 at 9:24 a.m.

St. Anthony Fire Dept staff ,from left, Alwyn Nicholas, fire chief Peter Green and Lucy Gaulton read pledges throughout the evening. STEPHEN ROBERTS/THE NORTHERN PEN

St. Anthony Fire Department telethon raises over $20,000

Updated Nov 13, 2019 at 5:18 p.m.

Keith Rumbolt, in overalls, stands and watches helplessly as fire consumes his workshop. CONTRIBUTED.

Fire destroys workshop and sheds in Lodge Bay

Updated Nov 13, 2019 at 3:04 p.m.

Opinion

Letter to the Editor

LETTER: Recognizing World Fisheries Day

Updated 19 hours ago

Letter to the Editor

LETTER: Time for a change in thinking perhaps

Updated Nov 18, 2019 at 10:30 a.m.

LETTER: Time to ditch the partisan politicking

Updated Nov 18, 2019 at 8:43 a.m.

Obesity is responsible for 95 per cent of Type 2 diabetes.

LETTER: The keys to managing Type 2 diabetes are exercise, professional support

Updated Nov 15, 2019 at 11:08 a.m.

Business

Target Marketing and Communications staff on Signal Hill in St. John's.

Target Marketing and Communications of St. John's named Canada's small agency of the year

Published a day ago

Adam Gillis, right, took home top prize at the Idea Mentoring session at the Membertou Trade and Convention Centre on July 23. He’s shown receiving his $500 prize from Bob Pelley, regional manager for Innovacorp. The next mentoring sessions will be Nov. 21 in St. Peter's.

Idea Mentoring bringing new entrepreneurs forward in Cape Breton

Published Nov 15, 2019 at 3:20 p.m.

Ocean Choice International fish plant in Bonavista. FILE/THE PACKET

A banner year for Bonavista Ocean Choice International fish plant

Updated Nov 15, 2019 at 12:10 p.m.

A CTMA ferry that travels between Îles de la Madeleine and Souris, P.E.I. is seen in this promotional photo from the company.

Seafarers union sues Ottawa over use of foreign crew on P.E.I. to Magdalen Islands ferry

Updated Nov 15, 2019 at 9:47 a.m.

Sports

Alex Dalley scored the overtime goal to secure the Cataracts’ win.

Herder Trophy will not be played in Newfoundland senior hockey this year

Updated 17 hours ago

The opening games of the Newfoundland Senior Hockey League’s central division finals between the Gander Flyers and Grand Falls-Windsor Cataracts will take place from March 2-3 in Gander.

Still no answers on senior hockey in central Newfoundland

Published Nov 14, 2019 at 3:42 p.m.

Swimmers Eliana Briffett and Nick Rowsell did well at the recent swim meet held at the Gander Arts and Culture Centre Pool Nov. 1-3.

Gander swimmer concludes swimming career at home

Published Nov 14, 2019 at 3:37 p.m.

The Cape Breton University Capers.

Kapinga added to Cape Breton Capers men's basketball team coaching staff

Published Nov 14, 2019 at 2:36 p.m.

Lifestyles

['<p>Tracy and Martina’s latest video, “Block Delete,” will be launched at a special event tonight at the Allure Club on George Street in Sydney. Donations to assist CBRM flood relief will be accepted at the release party.</p>']

Tracy and Martina hosting Black Friday Comedy Night on Nov. 29 in Sydney

Published a day ago

Joel Hynes at his uncle's funeral on Monday

One last waltz: standing room only at the Basilica for the funeral of Ron Hynes

Updated a day ago

['Telegram file photo<br />Awarding-winning singer/songwriter Ron Hynes, shown in a file photo, has died just a few weeks shy of his 65th birthday. Hynes had been battling cancer for several years.']

Godspeed: Singer-songwriter Ron Hynes dead at 64.

Updated a day ago

Lymphedema causes dramatic swelling in the feet, legs, arms and for some people, the entire body. Karen Bingham’s lymphedema primarily affects her feet and legs, making walking uncomfortable, painful and sometimes impossible.

A look at life with lymphedema primer with patient, advocate and volunteer Karen Bingham

Published Nov 19, 2019 at 8:30 a.m.

Recent Stories

Madison Porter, daughter of Cindy Greenslade, checks her blood sugars. This is a routine she repeats several times daily.

Conception Bay South mother raising money for diabetic alert dog for six-year-old daughter

People dropped by Ragged Beach in Witless Bay on a sunny Friday to enjoy the beach and its view of the bay, where whales were seen in abundance. An area of land near the beach is the subject of a controversial development proposal that started years of chaos at the town council in Witless Bay.

NDP calls for moratorium on Ragged Beach development

Provincial Finance Minister Tom Osborne speaks to reporters outside the House of Assembly on Tuesday.

PCs walk out of House of Assembly after minister refers to Tory MHA's divorce

Progressive Conservative Leader Ches Crosbie greets supporters in St. John’s after the final election results Thursday night.

Progressive Conservative Leader Ches Crosbie calls for his own leadership review

Employees with Newfoundland Power are still on the site of the Humber Substation, located behind the Hotel Corner Brook in Corner Brook. An incident at the substation just after 8 a.m. today is believed to have caused a wide-spread power outage in the city.

UPDATED: Power restored following outage in Corner Brook

The Marie's Mini Mart on Dunn's Road in Mount Pearl. It's alleged that Jeffrey Earle committed an armed robbery here in February of 2018.

Man arrested in connection with pair of Mount Pearl armed robberies

Premier Dwight Ball stands with Jon Seary of Drive Electric NL Wednesday at the Confederation Building during the viewing of electric cars.

Confederation Building parking lot in St. john's turns into electric car showroom

John Haggie, minister of health and community services.

Private cataract surgeries available soon in Newfoundland and Labrador, health minister says

The official Canadian portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, photographed at Rideau Hall on July 1, 2010.

Newfoundland and Labrador government prepares for Queen's eventual death

The $64,245 2020 RAM Power Wagon comes only in crew cab configuration with a 6.4-litre version of the Hemi V8, producing 410 horsepower and 429 lb.-ft. of torque. It is mated to a ZF eight-speed automatic.

2020 Ram Power Wagon, Rebel conquer all off-roads

Speculation is building that Maple Leafs head coach Babcock is in danger of losing his job if the team doesn't start winning with some regularity. (Ernest Doroszuk/Toronto Sun)

'BEST TO MAKE A CHANGE': Leafs look to right ship with coaching shakeup

The Class of 2019 was inducted into the Maritime Motorsports Hall of Fame on Nov. 16. Recognized for their outstanding achievements in Maritime motorsports as competitors, builders and promotors, the 10 inductees were (left to right): Greg and Claudette Turner (N.B.), Ken Cunning (N.S.), Wendell Taylor (P.E.I.), Bill Sheppard (N.S.), Allan and Roy O'Blenis (O'Blenis Auto Body, N.B.), Paul Chenard (N.B.), Trueman Copp (N.B.), Bill Snowdon (N.B.), and Joe Baker (N.S.). - Maritime Motorsports Hall of Fame and Museum

Maritime Motorsport Hall of Fame inducts 10 new members