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83-year-old Newfoundland musician still playing sold-out shows, even with memory loss

83-year-old Newfoundland musician still playing sold-out shows, even with memory loss

CLARENVILLE, N.L. — At 2 p.m. on Thursday, the scene at the Lions Club in Clarenville, N.L., rivalled any rowdy St. John's bar that thumps with music late on a weekend night.
Is it pickled fat? Pierogi? Newfoundland 'blobster' expert eyeing weird beach goo

Is it pickled fat? Pierogi? Newfoundland 'blobster' expert eyeing weird beach goo

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A Newfoundland biologist with a specialty in mystery blobs that wash up on the island’s shores is hoping to get his hands on a specimen from the latest gooey arrivals. Steven Carr, a biology professor at Memorial University in St.
Team Gushue adds Bottcher at second as replacement for Harnden

Team Gushue adds Bottcher at second as replacement for Harnden

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Team Gushue is adding Brendan Bottcher at second as a replacement for E.J. Harnden. The St. John's, N.L.-based team made the announcement via a post on social media.
How gloves belonging to Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe wound up in Newfoundland

How gloves belonging to Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe wound up in Newfoundland

POINT LEAMINGTON, N.L. — A five-hour drive from St. John's, N.L., and well off the beaten path, Point Leamington seems an unlikely spot for a one-of-a-kind tourist attraction.
Team Gushue announces departure of second E.J. Harnden effective immediately

Team Gushue announces departure of second E.J. Harnden effective immediately

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Team Brad Gushue says the rink and second E.J. Harnden are parting ways. Harnden spent two-plus seasons with the team. There's no immediate word on why he's leaving the St. John's-based squad.
Nunavut MP on 'inhumane' Labrador food prices: Complain directly to Northern Affairs

Nunavut MP on 'inhumane' Labrador food prices: Complain directly to Northern Affairs

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The member of Parliament for Nunavut is urging people in northern Labrador to complain directly to the federal government about food prices that have been described as inhumane.
'Crack houses' across rural Newfoundland? RCMP has no reports supporting MP's claim

'Crack houses' across rural Newfoundland? RCMP has no reports supporting MP's claim

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A Conservative member of Parliament from Newfoundland and Labrador says there are small towns in his rural district overrun with “crack houses” and child sex trafficking, but police say they haven’t received reports to that effect.
Marathon goat: animal runner wins hearts and a medal after crashing Newfoundland race

Marathon goat: animal runner wins hearts and a medal after crashing Newfoundland race

CONCEPTION BAY SOUTH, N.L. — He may not have logged the fastest time or even gone the full distance, but residents of a Newfoundland town agree the goat who unexpectedly joined the local weekend half marathon was the event's undisputed champion.
Labrador residents say "inhumane" food prices force families to go hungry

Labrador residents say "inhumane" food prices force families to go hungry

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A mother in a community where the cost of living is one of the highest in the country says grocery prices are “inhumane” and retailers are putting profits ahead of people’s basic human right to food.
Suncor Energy pleads guilty to charges for 2019 injury on oil vessel off Newfoundland

Suncor Energy pleads guilty to charges for 2019 injury on oil vessel off Newfoundland

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Suncor Energy has been fined $90,000 after pleading guilty to two charges stemming from a worker injury in 2019 aboard its production vessel in an oilfield off the coast of Newfoundland.
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