The author, after just assembling her ice cream snowman. Probably the fastest photo shoot ever — the race again melting ice cream is always a challenge. — Paul Pickett photo

ERIN SULLEY: Christmas entertaining, simplified

Brad Gushue has had success in big events in Newfoundland. He and his St. John’s rinkmates will be looking for more of the same as they compete in The National, a Grand lam of Curling event that begins tonight at the Conception Bay South Arena.

Brad Gushue knows he’ll feel at home in C.B.S.

Equalization Santa has delivered goodies for some provinces, and lumps of coal for others. —

EDITORIAL: Equalization inequality

Archbishop Martin Currie of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St. John’s will celebrate the 50th anniversary of his joining the priesthood this spring, having been ordained in Sheet Harbour, N.S., on May 12, 1968. Currie will turn 75 in December, and hopes to retire in Nova Scotia. He is shown here in his Archdiocese of St. John’s office on Wednesday, when he spoke to The Telegram about his 50 years in the clergy.

Martin Currie: Afterlife of an archbishop

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Check out the lights from your area and around Atlantic Canada below! - 123RF photo

Newfoundland and Labrador 2018 Christmas Lights map

Cold temperatures and periods of snow persisted throughout Corner Brook on Friday as motorists needed a bit more time to travel about with snow-covered roads with slushy and icy sections making things a little tricky.

Long and stormy winter in store for Atlantic Canada

Top Restaurants in Canada says Raymonds is sophisticated but comfortable. Guests can enjoy exceptional cuisine at the bar or in the elegant dining room in downtown St. John’s. — Photo by Julia Pelish/Vacay.ca

POLL: What’s the best restaurant in St. John’s?

The spillway at the Muskrat Falls site in Labrador. — Telegram file

Muskrat Falls: fact and myth

Kevin Tobin's Editorial Cartoons

Podcast: Covering St. John's sex trade

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Published: Feb 07 at 4:35 p.m.

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A large crowd gathered in Bonavista Thursday, Dec. 6 for the official lighting of the local RCMP detachment’s Wish Tree. The goal this year is to raise $5,000 for the Children’s Wish Foundation. Over the last 35 years, the non-profit has granted close to 860 wishes for children aged 3-17, with a further 35 wishes expected this year. It takes approximately $10,000 to grant a wish. The Bonavista detachment has raised enough money to grant one wish since the initiative was started locally in 2014, and they’re reportedly well on their way to granting a second, with $2,890 raised so far. A bulb on the tree will be changed from red to white for every $25 raised.

Even frightful winter weather can’t keep the RCMP from celebrating Wish Tree launch in Bonavista

MADD members and Iron Ore Company of Canada employees put a red ribbon on this massive haul truck, the first of thousands to ribbons be distributed to all workers.

MADD kicks off Red Ribbon campaign in Labrador West

From left, Danielle Ward, Tia Morris, Sonya Martin, Lucy Morris, Coby Morris and Daisy Curl cutting out seal skin patterns for an ornament.

Nunatukavut Community Council host family camps

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The Packet is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2018.

A Packet of past — From the archives

Heather isn’t a fan of Christmas decor, but she likes these simple red-and-white garlands and makeshift pillow cover. - Heather Laura Clarke

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Ex-diplomat who worked on Trudeau's Hong Kong visit detained in China: reports

Ask others to contribute to the party so all of the work is not on your shoulders. - 123RF

How to handle holiday hosting

Portion of Cashin Avenue in St. John’s closed due to watermain break

Concussion awareness continued to grow in hockey and all sports.

Grand Falls-Windsor Minor Hockey takes a stand against dressing room activity resulting in concussions

- Chronicle Herald file

Whitbourne RCMP arrest impaired driver from Grand Falls-Windsor

US wholesale prices rise 0.1 pct., a sign inflation in check