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The Red Bay National Historic Site’s World Heritage plaques overlook Saddle Island and the harbour of Red Bay.

Parks Canada adjusting admission fees at Red Bay National Historic ...

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

RCMP remind motorists on the Northern Peninsula to use caution in ...

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Port au Choix man to be sentenced in March for charges related to 2017 ...

From left, Leah Ireland pictured with her son Roger Ireland and brother Balfour Hancock. The Irelands are questioning why Hancock was left to fly out of Corner Brook alone on Dec 27.

Forteau family looking for answers after man was flown from Corner ...

Thom Barker: Scheer’s fireside message… well, that was painful

Need for Speed P1 A1

Bent steel and broken lives: why do we drive too fast?

Protestors march through Roddickton-Bide Arm, from the Green Moose Interpretation Centre to the forestry building, all the while chanting “Our logs stay here.” Pictured leading the chant with speakerphone in hand is former logger Trevor Humby.

VIDEO: Roddickton-Bide Arm protest demands local logs be cut home

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Trial dates changed for Northern Peninsula man

Neila Blanchard.

Parson’s Pond woman pleads not guilty to causing Cow Head teen’s death

A seal rests in front of a home on a snowmobile path in Roddickton-Bide Arm.
Photo courtesy of Patricia Fitzpatrick

Majority of seals rescued in Roddickton-Bide Arm

The Red Bay National Historic Site’s World Heritage plaques overlook Saddle Island and the harbour of Red Bay.

Parks Canada adjusting admission fees at Red Bay National Historic Site in 2020

Published 11 hours ago

Neila Blanchard.

Parson’s Pond woman pleads not guilty to causing Cow Head teen’s death

Updated Jan 14, 2019 at 8:05 p.m.

A seal rests in front of a home on a snowmobile path in Roddickton-Bide Arm.
Photo courtesy of Patricia Fitzpatrick

Majority of seals rescued in Roddickton-Bide Arm

Published Jan 14, 2019 at 11:32 a.m.

Taking part in the presentation of a car seat to the first baby born in 2019 at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony were, from left, Dr. Sarada Paladugu, clinical nurse manager Rita Reardon, baby Arabella and her mother Lorraine Randell, and registered nurse Natalie Blake. - Photo courtesy of Labrador-Grenfell Health

New Year’s baby at St. Anthony's Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital

Updated Jan 14, 2019 at 11:44 a.m.

News

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

RCMP remind motorists on the Northern Peninsula to use caution in areas where caribou are known to frequent

Published a day ago

A seal rests in front of a home on a snowmobile path in Roddickton-Bide Arm.
Photo courtesy of Patricia Fitzpatrick

Majority of seals rescued in Roddickton-Bide Arm

Published Jan 14, 2019 at 11:32 a.m.

Residents of Roddickton-Bide Arm and surrounding communities attended a public meeting Jan 10 to express their concerns around the future of the local sawmill.

Town of Roddickton-Bide Arm hosts meeting to discuss future of forestry

Published Jan 11, 2019 at 4:46 p.m.

A seal sighted along a road in Roddickton-Bide Arm. - Photo courtesy of Brendon Fitzpatrick

DFO scientist provides a possible explanation for seals in Roddickton-Bide Arm

Updated Jan 09, 2019 at 2:28 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.

Labrador West minor hockey players Brayden King and Zanita Fancy help cut the cake to mark the start of Minor Hockey Week.

Provinces Minor Hockey Week kicked off in Wabush Jan. 12

Published Jan 16, 2019 at 4:53 p.m.

The Deer Lake Red Wings have left a void in the senior hockey world for some of its fans.

Diehard Deer Lake Red Wings fan would love to see team back in senior hockey

Updated Jan 15, 2019 at 11:40 p.m.

The Princeton Tigers teammates of forward Maggie Connors (right) had plenty of reasons to congratulate the freshmen forward from St. John’s over the last few days. — Princeton Athletics photo

Newfoundlanders Away: Another weekly honour for Newfoundland's Maggie Connors

Updated Jan 15, 2019 at 11:39 p.m.

Business

The Red Bay National Historic Site’s World Heritage plaques overlook Saddle Island and the harbour of Red Bay.

Parks Canada adjusting admission fees at Red Bay National Historic Site in 2020

Published 11 hours ago

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.

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.

Living

Taking part in the presentation of a car seat to the first baby born in 2019 at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony were, from left, Dr. Sarada Paladugu, clinical nurse manager Rita Reardon, baby Arabella and her mother Lorraine Randell, and registered nurse Natalie Blake. - Photo courtesy of Labrador-Grenfell Health

New Year’s baby at St. Anthony's Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital

Updated Jan 14, 2019 at 11:44 a.m.

Chester Slade picks up a can during a day out along Goose Cove Road, just outside of St. Anthony.

Lending a charitable hand

Published Nov 07, 2018 at 10:39 a.m.

Joe Donaghey performs at Memorial University during his graduation recital in April.

Workshop planned to promote music appreciation

Published Oct 30, 2018 at 10:02 a.m.

Bob Edmunds, who cycled from Vancouver to St. Anthony over two summers, stands on the rock beside Fishing Point Vacation Home where he finished his cross-country tour on Thursday, Oct. 11.

Calgary accountant pedals from Vancouver to St. Anthony

Published Oct 19, 2018 at 11:17 a.m.

Opinion

Canada Dry Ginger Ale — made with real ginger, or not? —

EDITORIAL: Ginger debate bubbles over

Published 21 hours ago

['<p>Drones have become increasingly popular, such as this one used by police. However, others, such as one that was spotted near a school area in Bible Hill this week, are considered a safety concern.<br /></p>']

EDITORIAL: Dealing with drones

Published Jan 15, 2019 at 6 a.m.

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RUSSELL WANGERSKY: Alcohol and altitude — a potentially dangerous cocktail on airplanes

Updated Jan 16, 2019 at 1:40 p.m.

Jim Vibert

VIBERT: ‘Best care’ impossible in stressed emergency

Published Jan 12, 2019 at 6 a.m.

Community

The family of 10-year-old James Manuel have a new wheelchair accessible van to help transport the child. Pictured with the new van, from left, James’ mother Tara-Lynn Manuel, James Manuel and James’ father Billy Manuel.

Nearly $39,000 raised to buy wheelchair accessible van for Great Northern Peninsula boy

Updated Jan 10, 2019 at 10:48 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 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.

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.

Recent Stories

Ryan MacFarlane and Jessica King.

Adult adoption not difficult in Newfoundland and Labrador, man says

Cannabis will soon start being produced at a facility in Jackson's Arm. It is an idea that residents are warming up too.

Mayor, senior resident welcome idea of cannabis facility in Jackson’s Arm

An eel

Bay of Islands fisherman Rick Crane says eel company is staying ahead of the game by diversifying

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Supreme Court rules sloppy bookkeeping of Corner Brook business was not fraud, false pretenses

Construction has started on the new Theatre Newfoundland and Labrador building in Cow Head.

SLIDESHOW: Cow Head theatre gets financial boost

Jason Fitzgerald decided to get ahead of the impending weather by clearing up some of the snow in his driveway on Dorchester Avenue in Corner Brook on Friday. Fitzgerald said he wanted to get it moved before it turned to slop in the coming rain.

Coming weather system is a lot like last year’s storm that caused flooding on the west coast

Identical twins Ryley, right, and Drew Nadon pose for a photo at Immaculate Heart of Mary School where the two Port aux Basques Mariners are employed as teachers and coaches of all the sports teams at the school.

Port aux Basques Mariners’ Ryley and Drew Nadon have opponents looking twice

Cole Porter

Ask the People: How are you staying active in winter?

The Red Bay National Historic Site’s World Heritage plaques overlook Saddle Island and the harbour of Red Bay.

Parks Canada adjusting admission fees at Red Bay National Historic Site in 2020

Fisherman Les Fudge of Burin managed to safely bring the Little Jack back to port after the vessel was damaged in a bad weather last June. Fudge was announced as one of three finalists for the Federation of Independent Sea Harvesters of Newfoundland and Labrador’s inaugural inshore harvester of the year award on Friday, Jan. 18.

Burin fisherman selected as finalist for FISH-NL award

If you stay up late Sunday night, into Monday morning, take a look at the lunar eclipse.
— Photo courtesy of Gary Boyle

Prime times for viewing lunar eclipse in Newfoundland and Labrador Sunday night

Noreen Golfman is provost and vice-president academic at Memorial University.

MUN will save $10.8 million in 2019 thanks to voluntary retirement program