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Younger doctors exhausted by new practice demands

Tara Kinch, a community support worker at Chebucto Connections, talks with client Steven Falshaw on Jan. 24.

Fighting to find a family doctor: ‘The whole process is undignified.’

Doctor shortage

What we learned, what you said about doctor shortage in Atlantic Canada

Challenges, solutions to Atlantic Canada's doctor shortage

Family doctor shortage a threat to health care

Missing man at Cape Spear found safe by searchers.

Missing man at Cape Spear found safe

Updated 2 hours ago

The founders of Independent Publishers of Newfoundland and Labrador at their first meeting (from left): Herb Hopkins, John Greene, Liz Graham, Daphne MacNeil, Scott Bartlett, Marin Darmonkow and Jeff Kelland.

New writers’ group connects self-published authors in Newfoundland and Labrador

Updated 10 hours ago

In an emailed response from the Department of Justice and Public Safety, the department confirmed that an oral fluid drug testing device for cannabis has been approved by the federal government and they are awaiting its deployment in the province. The Canadian government approved of this device in September last year, but the department did not give a timeline for when these devices will be used in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Edible cannabis complex, presents safety concerns: Expert

Updated 5 hours ago

Powerlifters Janet Martin (left) and Wanda Lewis (right) both started lifting weights later in their lives – they say it’s made them feel empowered and given them a feeling of independence.

Newfoundland women welcoming weights in their workouts

Updated 8 hours ago

News

Images from a single-vehicle motor vehicle accident on Peacekeeper's Way in Conception Bay South on Monday, Mar. 23, 2019. The vehicle's lone occupant was sent to hospital with minor injuries.

Woman sent to hospital following rollover in Conception Bay South

Updated 4 hours ago

Home renovator Mike Holmes oversees reno for paralyzed Humboldt Broncos player

Updated Mar 22, 2019 at 1:07 p.m.

Pricey Titanic wreck tours hope to bring new life to a century-old story

Updated 8 hours ago

Cliff Doran, Trepassey, Newfoundland.

CINDY'S SNAPSHOT: Iced-up in Trepassey

Updated 7 hours ago

Sports

St. John’s Edge photo/Jeff Parsons - Isaiah Tate of the St. John’s Edge takes the ball to the basket during NBL Canada play Sunday at Mile One Centre. The Edge closed out their regular season with a 121-116 overtime win.

St. John's Edge still scoreboard-watching

Updated 9 hours ago

In this Dec. 12, 2018 file photo, Joel Bishop of the Halifax Mooseheads tips a shot wide in front of Cape Breton Screaming Eagles goalie Kevin Mandolese during Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action in Halifax. Bishop is one of six players from Newfoundland and Labrador whose teams are competing in the QMJHL playoffs, beginning this weekend.

Locals lining up for crack at QMJHL championship

Published Mar 22, 2019 at 8 p.m.

ROBIN SHORT: Edge coaching move latest NBL head-scratcher

Updated Mar 22, 2019 at 9:15 p.m.

UNB photo - Tyler Boland of St. John’s was fourth in Atlantic University Sport scoring this season with 19 goals and 19 assists in 30 games. He was also fourth in playoff scoring with four goals and a couple of assists in five games.

Boland uncovers hockey’s “best-kept secret”

Published Mar 22, 2019 at 8 p.m.

Business

The sign says it all for this location on O’Leary Avenue in St. John’s. Pipers is closing this location and a second one in Mount Pearl by the end of March and will be opening a new location in Bay Roberts projected for August.

Pipers announces growth plan

Updated 41 minutes ago

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Updated a day ago

A workers’ panel was called at the Muskrat Falls Inquiry in St. John’s on Friday, March 15. The panel included (from left) Ed Knox, Perry Snook, Ken White and Larry Cavaliere.

Nalcor knew workers used toilet brushes to scrub rocks at Muskrat Falls worksite

Updated Mar 21, 2019 at 6:21 a.m.

Aker Solutions Canada is the latest company in Newfoundland and Labrador to go carbon neutral through the purchase of carbon offsets. The company purchased offsets for its 95-tonne carbon footprint from Sharp Management Inc. and was presented with its certificate Friday in St. John’s. (From left) Melissa English-Barbour, Aker’s senior health, safety, security and environment (HSSE) manager, Glenn Sharp, Marsha Matthews, Aker’s senior HSSE adviser, Aker’s vice-president/general manager Dave Billard and Matt Rumboldt, Newfoundland and Labrador Environmental Industry Association (NEIA).

MARK VAUGHAN-JACKSON: It’s spring — time to think green

Published Mar 23, 2019 at 6 a.m.

Living

Powerlifters Janet Martin (left) and Wanda Lewis (right) both started lifting weights later in their lives – they say it’s made them feel empowered and given them a feeling of independence.

Newfoundland women welcoming weights in their workouts

Updated 8 hours ago

They’re small in portion but extra filling. All you’ll require is a latte on the side. – Paul Pickett photo

ERIN SULLEY: Oh my Gourd! Squash for Breakfast?

Published Mar 23, 2019 at 6 a.m.

Call of the ... tame? Loons are becoming less wild, broad survey suggests

Updated Mar 21, 2019 at 7:53 a.m.

A dancer from the Kittiwake Dance troupe performs during the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra’s fourth installation of its Masterworks series. — Greg Locke photo

WENDY ROSE: NSO audience gets off on Orff

Updated 9 hours ago

Opinion

A racing pigeon stands proud for a portrait. —

EDITORIAL: Cheers & Jeers March 25

Updated 10 hours ago

Kevin Tobin

KEVIN TOBIN CARTOON: Mar. 23, 2019.

Updated 2 hours ago

Mourners lay flowers on a wall at the Botanical Gardens in Christchurch, New Zealand, earlier this week. A steady stream of mourners paid tribute at makeshift memorial to the 50 people slain by a gunman at two mosques in Christchurch.

GWYNNE DYER: Terrorism and the difference — New Zealand-Australia

Published Mar 23, 2019 at 6 a.m.

Both the MV Legionnaire (pictured) and MV Flanders weren’t running Wednesday morning due to a crew shortage.

LETTER: Safety first: Bell Island ferry risk-assessment isn’t flawed.

Published Mar 23, 2019 at 6 a.m.

Community

St. Pius X Parish is hosting A Walk in the Hall from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall adjacent to St. Pius X Church on Smithville Crescent on Wednesday, March 27. Please wear dry, supportive shoes. Everyone is welcome, including canes and walkers. Tea and coffee will be available. Come along, bring a friend, have a chat and take a walk.

Community events in and around St. John's Monday, March 25 - Wednesday, March 27

Published 15 hours ago

Jose Lam of Costa Rica, a business professor at Grenfell Campus, Memorial University in Corner Brook, died after a short illness this past weekend.

Former students of Grenfell Campus professor Jose Lam remember him as a positive force

Published Mar 13, 2019 at 1:47 p.m.

The YWCA's 2019 Women of Distinction (from left) are: Mary O’Keefe, Linda Ryan, Delores Mullings, Emily Bland, Allison Chaytor-Loveys and Leah McDonald. Missing from photo are: Nabila Qureshi, Noreen Bridge Lewis and Bethany Downer. — Submitted photo

YWCA honours N.L.'s 2019 Women of Distinction

Published Mar 12, 2019 at 11:44 p.m.

From left, Kayden Alexander, Adam House and Logan Reid pose for a photo while out for some fun sledding on the Lewis Hills.

New generation discovering Lewis Hills adventures

Published Mar 11, 2019 at 9:16 p.m.

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Eva Kiryakos resigned as the UCP candidate for Calgary-South East on Sunday, March 24, 2019. In a video posted on Facebook, she said someone was using old social media messages to try and smear her image. She also wrote she resigned to not take away from the election or my fellow United Conservative Party candidates. - Contributed

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The sign says it all for this location on O’Leary Avenue in St. John’s. Pipers is closing this location and a second one in Mount Pearl by the end of March and will be opening a new location in Bay Roberts projected for August.

Pipers announces growth plan

Dan Villeneuve, CEO and president of Great Northern Port Inc.

Memorial University to collaborate with Great Northern Port Inc. on Crémaillère Harbour economic study

Scales of justice.

Credibility of estranged wife at centre of Joshua Boyle assault trial

RCMP

RCMP investigating dog’s death

Man arrested for assault in Happy Valley-Goose Bay

Marine forecast

ATLANTIC MARINE FORECAST: March 26, 2019

The Dorothy Burton Conservation Award will be given for the first time to someone who promotes catch and release as a conservation measure in salmon and trout populations.

Conservation award created in name of well-known Labrador entrepreneur

Lunenburg County RCMP have charged an Upper Lahave man with attacking and robbing a woman in Yarmouth on Friday and stealing her vehicle. - FILE

Green’s Harbour man arrested for impaired driving in Tilton after vehicle found in ditch