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Stormy weather could prove to be a tough test for candidates on the campaign trail Not only might the weather get in the way of campaigning, it could hamper people from becoming candidates in the first place. Elections NL is urging people to get their nomination papers in early. Social Sharing

Historic photos of Corner Brooks paper mill — saved from the trash — see the light of day Corner Brook Museum and Archives is sharing old photos of the citys mill, thanks to a donation from the family of the mill employee who rescued the pictures from the trash more than 35 years ago. Social Sharing CBC News · comments This photo is from the construction of the Corner Brook paper mill. George French, archivist at the Corner Brook Museum and Archives, said its the first time hes ...

MUN says the current risk of COVID-19 in the province is low and points to the vaccine program underway.  "The short spike in cases in November did not continue and has since decreased.… The health and safety of the campus community continues to lead decision-making," says the statement.  As of Monday afternoon, Newfoundland and Labrador had six active cases of COVID-19. If cases increase or community spread becomes an issue, the university could revert back to staff working remotely.  ...

Election gambit: Furey may be getting ahead of the Moya Greene report, but it could be a risky move A report that is expected to outline tough choices for a debt-riddled province is still being written, even as politicians move into campaign mode. As John Gushue writes, the governing Liberals are already relying on some familiar campaign tactics, including ones that carry costs. Social Sharing

The Globe and Mail Rod Mickleburgh Published January 14, 2021 Ben Welland Except for a historic venture into the politics of Newfoundland, Ed Finn was not one to generate headlines. He was a behind-the-scenes guy. Over a career that spanned nearly 70 years, Mr. Finn used his skills as a communicator and strategist to advance unions and progressive causes ranging from the bitter Newfoundland loggers’ strike in 1959 to the fierce fight for medicare in Saskatchewan to the anti-free trade move...

Alison Coffin, Newfoundland and Labradors NDP Leader, is an economist and athlete by The Canadian Press Last Updated Jan 15, 2021 at 5:14 pm EDT ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — A look at Alison Coffin, leader of the Newfoundland and Labrador New Democratic Party. Age: 50 Early years: Born in Corner Brook, she grew up in Joe Batt’s Arm. Her father was a school principal and her mother was a nurse. She has competed in hockey, ball hockey, football, triathlons, bodybuilding and softball. Education: Gradu...

Thomas Whittle is accused of driving a snowmobile while drunk and colliding with a taxi, resulting in the death of his passenger, Justyn Pollard.

There was a protest outside Premier Andrew Furey’s Corner Brook office on Monday calling for a PET scanner for the new hospital.

Independent MHA Eddie Joyce says the provincial government is breaking a promise by not putting a PET scanned in the new Corner Brook hospital when it opens. NTV’s Don Bradshaw reports.

Back to the big league: N.L.s Jason King takes coaching job with Vancouver Canucks Corner Brooks Jason King is heading back to the National Hockey League, but this time hes behind the bench as an assistant coach for the Vancouver Canucks. Social Sharing CBC News · comments Corner Brooks Jason King will suit up for the Vancouver Canucks this season, behind the bench as an assistant coach. Corner Brooks Jason King is heading back to the National Hockey League, but this time hes behind the b...