News/Canada/Nfld. & Labrador (Page 6)

NL Scientists are looking to understand how widespread avian flu is in Newfoundland and Labrador’s ecosystem. Researchers have secured more than 750 carcasses from local trappers Alex Kennedy · CBC News · Posted: Jan 07, 2025 4:30 AM EST | Last Updated: January 7 Scientists at Memorial University are setContinue Reading

NL A Turkish national flew from Paris to the islands of St-Pierre-Miquelon in hopes of sneaking into Canada, but with no idea how. That is, until he met a Canadian sailboat owner in a bar, who offered to transport him to Newfoundland. Plans devised over drinks go awry; Ontario boat ownerContinue Reading

NL Newfoundland will have its first strong winter storm on Sunday with a mess of snow, rain, and strong winds projected to hit parts of the island. Strong winds, rain, and snow projected for parts of the island Jenna Head · CBC News · Posted: Jan 04, 2025 10:18 AMContinue Reading

NL Earthquake of 2.8 magnitude off Newfoundland coast starts the new yearThe New Year’s Day earthquake was felt throughout central Newfoundland but Earthquakes Canada says it was likely too small to cause any damage. William Ping · CBC News · Posted: Jan 01, 2025 6:37 PM EST | Last Updated:Continue Reading

NL Mental health concerns in young boys and men are a prevalent issue, say advocates. In a panel discussion, they spoke about personal depression, society’s pressure to keep it hidden, and what must be done to change. Advocates say men often don’t ask for help because of societal pressure toContinue Reading

NL·Reporter’s notebook When Santa Claus visited the Inuit communities of Hopedale, Postville, Makkovik and Rigolet last week, Labrador Morning host Rhivu Rashid was along for the ride. Labrador Morning host Rhivu Rashid tagged along for a magical trip Rhivu Rashid · CBC News · Posted: Dec 21, 2024 4:30 AMContinue Reading

NL Dozens of abuse victims who had their claims for compensation rejected earlier this year have won a victory in their ongoing legal battle against a Roman Catholic archdiocese in St. John’s. Catholic archdiocese in St. John’s was liable for the abuse, says Justice Garrett Handrigan Terry Roberts · CBCContinue Reading

NL Sixteen years after the Fog Devils left St. John’s, the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League is returning to Newfoundland and Labrador next season. Season tickets on sale to fans now ahead of 2025-26 season Alex Kennedy · CBC News · Posted: Dec 20, 2024 12:16 PM EST | LastContinue Reading

NL Retired nurse Mary Keiley was awarded a Confederation Medal this week in recognition of her volunteering at a St. John’s hospital, washing the hair for those who couldn’t do it themselves. Mary Keiley was awarded a Confederation Medal by N.L. lieutenant-governorSarah Smellie · The Canadian Press · Posted: DecContinue Reading