News/Canada/Nfld. & Labrador (Page 18)

NL Liberal MP Ken McDonald has done an about-face after saying a leadership review was needed and that his party is past its expiry date. He now says he is not calling for a leadership review. Avalon MP now says he’s not calling for a review, says prime minister isContinue Reading

Sitting in a thick leather chair on the bridge of his newly launched fishing vessel this week, Matthew Petten has the look of a man who’s endured an ocean full of adversity. His eyes are heavy from a lack of sleep, many days of intense stress, and sadness over the fact that hisContinue Reading

NL While some features of Newfoundland and Labrador English may be in decline, linguist Paul De Decker says younger generations who don’t have a Newfoundland accent when they speak often use one when imitating others, and that’s an act of preserving the distinct language. Linguist hopeful accents will live onContinue Reading

NL Hockey Newfoundland and Labrador says it’s reinstating post-game handshakes, less than a month after banning the long-standing tradition from boys’ minor hockey. Move comes less than a month after banMike Moore · CBC News · Posted: Jan 18, 2024 3:40 PM EST | Last Updated: January 18 Hockey Newfoundland andContinue Reading

NL A team of students at Memorial University designed and built their own satellite, with the plan to monitor climate data and sea ice in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Killick-1 has been years in the making and is ready to hitch a ride on a SpaceX rocket Daniel Dolomont, Muneeb Azher,Continue Reading

NL An onslaught of windy weather systems moving along the northeastern seaboard has left the ferry service scrambling to catch up with shipping delays — and that’s a new problem, Marine Atlantic’s spokesperson says. About 50% of goods in Newfoundland arrive on trucks via ferry service Malone Mullin · CBCContinue Reading

NL Like many rural hospitals across Canada, the New-Wes-Valley health centre has been plagued by closures because there were no doctors or nurses to keep it open. The virtual-care solution, however, has saved at least one life. Sarah Smellie · CBC News · Posted: Jan 11, 2024 2:41 PM ESTContinue Reading

NL Davy Short’s alcoholism has made it difficult to maintain housing, while his homelessness has made it difficult to get treatment for alcoholism. Without help soon, he doesn’t know if he’ll survive. Davy Short of St. John’s says the housing and health-care systems are clashing — leaving him in limboContinue Reading

NL Ethan Crann sought help at Memorial University’s student wellness centre after his second year of university where, after a few visits, it was recommended he take an assessment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. But after graduation he was on his own to find a way to fill his prescription. ADHD andContinue Reading