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Harvesters gathered at the St. Anthony Lions Club for a meeting hosted by DFO to discuss matters around the 3K fishery

DFO and harvesters discuss 3K fishery

Justice scales courtroom - Stock

Lawsuit launched against feds

Alex Harrold: How death sets you free but taxes don’t

The MV Apollo will be used for the Baie Comeau to Matane ferry run for the next little while.

UPDATED: TSB investigating MV Apollo

Mounties are investigating the sudden deaths of a man and a woman in Port Hood.

UPDATED: Police investigating snowmobile fatality near Conche

The MV Qajaq W arrived in the Strait of Belle Isle for two crossings on Sunday, Jan. 27. Pictured is the ferry arriving in Blanc Sablon for the first time.

Food supplies dwindling in Labrador communities due to severe ice ...

Don’t let writing letters to the editor become a dying art.

LETTER: We must act like the future of the region is at stake

The Special Olympics Team -made up of members from central Labrador, Labrador West and southern Labrador - were a big crowd pleaser when they entered the E. J. Broomfield Memorial arena at the opening ceremonies of the 2019 LWG.

2019 Labrador Winter Games are officially underway!

Don Noble, of Great Brehat, travelled to work in St. Anthony on Feb. 27 and when he tried to go home after work he found the highway totally blocked with snow.

Highway closures strand people in St. Anthony

According to McDonald, the landfill - located just a few kilometres away from St. Anthony - has been in operation for at least 30 years. He said there's not enough space for it to continue as a dumping ground for the whole region.

‘We can’t keep dumping garbage down a hole and hoping it’ll disappear’

Harvesters gathered at the St. Anthony Lions Club for a meeting hosted by DFO to discuss matters around the 3K fishery

DFO and harvesters discuss 3K fishery

Updated Mar 22, 2019 at 12:05 p.m.

The Liberal Party of Canada is considering the feasibility of a “fixed link” for transportation to and from the island of Newfoundland.

Province arranging flights to ship goods to southern Labrador

Published Mar 12, 2019 at 3:52 p.m.

Caribou populations in Newfoundland and Labrador have been in decline since the population peaked at approximately 95,000 animals in the mid-‘90s. Current estimates indicate the island’s herd is less than a third of what it used to be. - Photo courtesy of Wendy Nuttall

Parson’s Pond outfitter wants to see increased bounty on coyotes so caribou population can recover

Updated Mar 11, 2019 at 11:01 a.m.

The Cow Head Medical Clinic.

Cow Head N.L. residents pushing Western Health to hire full-time doctor for community clinic

Updated Mar 08, 2019 at 4 p.m.

News

The Liberal Party of Canada is considering the feasibility of a “fixed link” for transportation to and from the island of Newfoundland.

Province arranging flights to ship goods to southern Labrador

Published Mar 12, 2019 at 3:52 p.m.

Dean Strangemore of St. Anthony initiated the Save Our Hospital Action Committee, a Facebook group allowing locals to express concerns about and advocate for better services at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital.

Action committee to fight for services at St. Anthony hospital

Updated Feb 20, 2019 at 5:24 p.m.

L’Anse au Clair Mayor Chad Letto, pictured during an announcement in his hometown last fall, was nominated as chair of the Combined Councils of Labrador at its annual general meeting.

Parks Canada field unit and road to Nain major topics at AGM

Published Feb 19, 2019 at 11:02 a.m.

The MV Qajaq W was unable to make a crossing Feb. 9-14 due to inclement weather.

New Strait of Belle Isle ferry experiences nearly week-long delay

Published Feb 19, 2019 at 10:58 a.m.

Sports

Ron’s Race in Mary’s Harbour, 2017. - Submitted

Dog sled races will be exhibition sport at Labrador Winter Games

Published Feb 26, 2019 at 3:31 p.m.

Lucas Wiseman, 15, of St. Anthony is playing in net for the Western Kings in Corner Brook.

Chasing the hockey dream

Published Dec 03, 2018 at 10:48 a.m.

Millicent Fowler was given the honour of dropping the puck for the opening ceremony of the 30th annual Remembrance Day Hockey Tournament in St. Anthony on Friday, Nov 9. Millicent dropped the puck in memory of her son Glen. The captains of the Nine Inch Males and the Goose Cove Screaming Eagles took the puck drop.

St. Anthony hosts 30th annual Remembrance Day Hockey Tournament

Published Nov 16, 2018 at 12:10 p.m.

The St. Anthony Dolphins Swim Team celebrated their swimming season with their annual banquet Oct. 29.

Another fun year in the pool

Published Nov 07, 2018 at 10:32 a.m.

Business

The Holson Forest Products sawmill and plant in Roddickton-Bide Arm (pictured) has been closed since 2012. The town hopes it will be back up and running with a forestry management deal with Active Energy Group.

Will Northern Peninsula profit from area sawlogs?

Updated Jan 30, 2019 at 12:54 p.m.

The Holson Forest Products sawmill and plant in Roddickton-Bide Arm (pictured) has been closed since 2012. The town hopes it will be back up and running with a forestry management deal with Active Energy Group.

UPDATE: Fisheries and Land Resource Minister denies timber permits have been issued

Updated Nov 23, 2018 at 12:23 p.m.

Dan Villeneuve, the President and CEO of Great Northern Port, was invited to be the guest speaker at the St. Anthony and Area Chamber of Commerce’s monthly meeting at the Haven Inn Nov 7.

Great Northern Port CEO hints at 2019 start on St. Anthony project

Updated Nov 14, 2018 at 12:05 p.m.

A jar of Active Energy Group’s CoalSwitch product was passed around during the presentation.

Active Energy meets with community leaders on forestry plans

Updated Nov 05, 2018 at 3:23 p.m.

Living

Jim Jones of Mary’s Harbour is collecting old photos of Battle Harbour to preserve the history of the old fishing station.

Battle Harbour NL history documented in Jim Jones’ photo collection

Published Feb 08, 2019 at 10:51 a.m.

An exhibit of nativity scenes from around the world is at the Basilica Museum, right next door to the Basilica. This exhibit is ongoing Wednesdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day until Dec. 23. Admission is free, but gifts for children in need can be placed under our tree. All are welcome.

Christmas story: A Donkey’s Tale

Published Dec 24, 2018 at 6 a.m.

Thom Barker hosted a reading of his book 'Lady Macbeth Afraid of the Stairs' with children at White Hills Academy on Thursday, Dec. 13.

Children's author holds reading for elementary students

Updated Dec 21, 2018 at 2:24 p.m.

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.

Opinion

Jim Vibert

VIBERT: The messy side of realpolitik

Published a day ago

Letter to the Editor

LETTER: Questioning continuing travel disparity

Updated Mar 07, 2019 at 10:05 a.m.

Jim Vibert

VIBERT: McNeil's inaction setting stage for future nursing home crisis

Updated Mar 07, 2019 at 6:58 a.m.

Derek Montague

DEREK MONTAGUE: Some of us aren't meant for small towns

Updated Mar 06, 2019 at 1:55 p.m.

Community

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.

Slow registration threatens St. Anthony Come Home Year

Published Jan 31, 2019 at 12:32 p.m.

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

Updated Dec 13, 2018 at 4:07 p.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 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

Updated Dec 13, 2018 at 4:12 p.m.

Recent Stories

Geoff Musseau photo - Corner Brook Royals’ Josh Smith, right, goes to make a play for teammate David Budgell in front of Port aux Basques Mariners goalie Ryley Nadon Saturday night at the Bruce II Sports Centre.

Corner Brook Royals capture Cliff Gorman Memorial Cup as West Coast Senior Hockey League champs

Ambulances park outside the Emergency Entrance at the Health Sciences Complex in St. John's.

Survey indicates high levels of satisfaction with ERs in Newfoundland and Labrador: Eastern Health

The B.C. Lottery Corporation is allowing the winner of B.C.’s largest Lotto 6/49 jackpot to remain anonymous.

Main 649 prize goes to Ontario ticket holder

Quebec Remparts winger Andrew Coxhead tries to tip the puck past Halifax Mooseheads goalie Alexis Gravel during Saturday's QMJHL playoff game at the Scotiabank Centre.

Mooseheads down 2-0 in series against Remparts

Jim Vibert

VIBERT: The messy side of realpolitik

Ah local tulips! Too early? Not really. This beauty was grown in a greenhouse at Vanco Farms on Prince Edward Island. Michele Lawlor agrees that it might be a while before their field grown tulips are ready to be picked.

CINDY DAY: Seedy summer forecast - when to plant?

Both of these Newfoundland ponies are owned by Dr. Jessica Boyd.

Newfoundland Pony Society extends free DNA testing program

The Anne Hutchinson School in Eastchester, N.Y., made cards for families who lost loved ones on 9-11. In addition, the children each donated $1 to the charity Broadway Cares. Pictured along with members of the “Come From Away” cast are school principal Annette Keane, student council moderators Bobbi Iacovelli and Felicia Maldari, Nick Katsoris and several of the Sweet Treat Girls (Siena Versaci, Julia Katsoris, Caitlin Savitt and Taylor Naclerio). They presented cards to the cast from their school and sent to families at the 9-11 Tribute Museum. The girls also presented a cheque for $1,103 from the money raised. It was a way to say thanks to all the people of Gander for showing New Yorkers the true meaning of kindness and for inspiring the Loukoumi Make A Difference Foundation to embark on this project with “Come From Away.”

Essay writing contest commemorates acts of kindness by Newfoundlanders and Labradorians during 9-11

James Meaney on the stand at the Muskrat Falls Inquiry Friday in St. John’s. Meaney began testimony late Thursday and closed out the week, speaking about his role working on project finances for Nalcor Energy.

‘No intent to mislead’ about cost, Nalcor accountant tells Muskrat Falls Inquiry

Devaro Chislett, left, and her older sibling Shilo, pose for a photo before travelling to St. John's to play in the 2018 Baseball Atlantic 14U Girls Invitational this weekend in St. John's. Shilo will suit up with the Corner Brook Barons as an overager, while Devaro is playing for Nova Scotia 2 who recruited her to fill a roster player for one of the team's injured members.

Kippens sisters Shilo and Devaro Chislett are shining in baseball once again

Justice scales courtroom - Stock

Court schedules preliminary inquiry into Humber Valley impaired snowmobiling causing death case for the third time

Kevin Hennessey might not be the most recognizable face on the west coast, but he made news earlier this year when he was named Corner Brook’s citizen of the year at the city’s annual ACE awards ceremony.

City of Corner Brook, The Western Star partnering to promote ACE Awards