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Jury selection set to begin for trio accused of Bay Roberts murder
13 Oct 2026
The first-degree murder trial for three people accused of killing a Spaniard's Bay man is set to begin with jury selection Tuesday morning in St. John's.
France won't grant crab licence off Newfoundland without discussion, ambassador says
13 Oct 2026
France's ambassador to Canada says her country has not issued a fishing licence off the coast of Newfoundland, despite a reported pledge from the French president.
Central Newfoundland art school teaching resilience, creativity to all ages
13 Oct 2026
For Wendy Morgan, teaching art means more than helping students find their creative side. She says art teaches resilience, problem solving and confidence and believes learning to navigate mistakes in
Central Newfoundland art school teaching resilience, creativity to all ages
13 Oct 2026
For Wendy Morgan, teaching art means more than helping students find their creative side. She says art teaches resilience, problem solving and confidence and believes learning to navigate mistakes in
Nunavut’s Family Services admits reporting incorrect data on children in care, to the minister's surprise
13 Oct 2026
In August, the department told CBC News it had 251 children and youth in care as of June 30. CBC News questioned that at the time but was told it was the point-in-time figure. After CBC News sought fu
A new type of genetic testing saved this Islander's life after his cancer diagnosis
13 Oct 2026
Ryan White was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia a few years ago. His sister was ready to donate her bone marrow donor, but genetic testing done through a specialized clinic at the IWK revealed th
Charlottetown is bringing this forest back to life after it was struck by Fiona, disease and insects
13 Oct 2026
Charlottetown's Victoria Park trail system will be closed this week to allow heavy equipment to remove a number of invasive species.
Saint John officers abandon request for court review of dismissed complaints against former chief Robert Bruce
13 Oct 2026
Eight Saint John Police Force officers have abandoned their request to have a court review the dismissal of their conduct complaints against the police chief at the time, saying the request is now “moot.”
Students explore what life was like at N.B. internment camp during WW II
13 Oct 2026
University of New Brunswick law and history students took a trip to New Brunswick's Second World War internment camp. Their professors hope the visit will help the students better understand international law.
Drones hit ships in Black Sea, sinking 1 and prompting rescue, Bulgaria says
13 Oct 2026
Drones struck two ships in the Black Sea off Bulgaria on Tuesday, sinking one and prompting emergency rescue operations, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said.
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