New RNC investigating serious pedestrian accident in Goulds

Police are still on the scene investigating the early morning pedestrian-vehicle collision.

Health authorities advise eastern Canadian consumers to avoid romaine lettuce

The federal government says there are now as many as 40 cases of E. coli infections linked to contaminated romaine lettuce — one of them fatal.

Woman missing mother's funeral due to cancelled Marine Atlantic ferries

Marine Atlantic ferry crossings between Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador have been cancelled since Tuesday because of weather. Service will resume Friday, but could be interrupted again this weekend.

Video Sudden death in Kenny's Pond area of St. John's

Police are investigating a sudden death in the Kenny's Pond area of St. John's Thursday.

Live Blog Have a happy Friday with the CBC live blog

It's almost Christmas! We'll keep you informed as you get your shopping done today.

Doctors say N.L. government looking to save up to $450M on health care

by Ramona Dearing

The association representing doctors in Newfoundland and Labrador says the provincial government is planning big changes - without coming clean on all the details.

Family of woman originally from St. John's killed in Mexico unsure when they can leave

by Laura Osman

The family of the Gatineau, Que., woman who was killed in a Mexican bus crash Tuesday still doesn't know when her partner and children will be able to return home.

Corner Brook dad raises money to give Janeway families a break from hospital food

A man whose family has spent Christmas at the Janeway Children's Hospital is helping other families going through the same thing.

RCMP investigate possible hazing at Clarenville High School

Police are investigating a hazing complaint from Clarenville High School involving one of its sports teams.

Gun fired during alleged robbery of Hooligans bar in C.B.S., police say

Police are asking anyone who might have dashcam footage from outside Hooligans on the Conception Bay South Highway on Sunday night to come forward.

Tearful Dwight Ball opens up about daughter, murder case and being a dad

by Ariana Kelland

Dwight Ball says he never thought about bowing out of the race for premier, even as he faced harassment by an alleged drug dealer and came to the realization that he had information to assist a murder investigation.

Video Feeding St. John's sushi appetite growing business for Chinese immigrant

by Ariana Kelland

The glass counter at Sun Sushi is lined with colourful, raw fish. The man turning it into rolls of sushi, affectionately named after St. John's streets, is young and fresh-faced.

Christmas is coming — have you donated to Feed NL?

Open you heart, and your wallet.

Video Stubborn birds: Mundy Pond swans evading winter capture

by Geoff Bartlett

City workers are having an extra difficult time getting all the St. John's swans safe and sound before the weather gets worse.

Don't forget teens when donating Christmas gifts, says Salvation Army

by Geoff Bartlett

It's great to donate toys to young kids, but teenagers also deserve a nice present under the tree on Christmas morning.

Canadian offshore oil interest grows as pipeline woes sink Alberta prices

Canada's offshore oil industry is drawing investment interest due to a push by Newfoundland and Labrador as prices plummet in oil-rich Alberta.

Warm clothes, full bellies, big smiles: Donations make Christmas brighter

by Meghan McCabe

Local organizations work in overdrive this time of year to support people facing loneliness, empty fridges, mental illness and addiction.

Costs going up on MV Gallipoli repairs after unexpected problems arise

by Terry Roberts

The unexpected discovery of deteriorated steel on the MV Gallipoli means the vehicle and passenger ferry will be out of service longer than originally planned, and repair costs are also going up.

Weather Newfoundland Storm Centre: Closures and cancellations

Follow our Storm Centre updates for the latest on closures and cancellations in Newfoundland.

Video This bakeapple pie recipe is on the nice list

We all know Santa is partial to milk and cookies, but he probably wouldn’t mind if you switched out his signature snack for a slice of this bakeapple pie.

Live Blog Christmas rush got you frazzled? Take a break with the CBC N.L. live blog

Don't miss a single update from CBC journalists across Newfoundland and Labrador.

Need Something? Got Something? getting ready to deliver Christmas care packages

With Christmas just five days away, a visit to the warehouse used by the group to gather donations for people in need shows shelves piled with donations — including toys, games, clothing and food.

Woman originally from St. John's among at least 12 killed in Mexico bus crash

A woman from Gatineau, Que., was killed in a bus crash in eastern Mexico early Tuesday in which her partner and their two daughters were injured, CBC News has learned.

Video Truck flips, causing massive fish spill on Route 480, driver unscathed

A man walked away with only cuts and bruises after his truck — and thousands of fish — overturned on the highway along Newfoundland's south coast.

Heart's Content Cable Station latest N.L. nominee for World Heritage Site

The piece of telecommunications history known as the Heart's Content Cable Station is a new Canadian nominee to be a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Say cheese: 17 years of capturing Santa moments in St. John's

The husband and wife duo have been doing Christmas photos for strangers since 2000.

Video Boy, 6, saves up all year to give to the Gathering Place — 'because it's nice'

by Stephanie Tobin

Lincoln Williams saved up money from nanny and poppy, birthday and tooth fairy cash, to help those in need this Christmas.

Happy Valley-Goose Bay man charged with possessing and transmitting child pornography

A Happy Valley-Goose Bay man will appear in court in January on two charges of possessing and transmitting child pornography.

3 strikes in 3 days: Police confirm more damaged cars in central Newfoundland

Be careful out there: though no injuries have been reported, there have been three incidents of objects striking car windows on the roads in three days, say RCMP.

'Lucky to have him': C.B.S mayor defends hiring former premier's chief of staff

by Geoff Bartlett

The Town of Conception Bay has hired Danny Williams's former chief of staff as its new chief administrative officer.

Arsonist says trio of Newfoundland fires were his way of 'making society pay for me'

by Garrett Barry

A trio of fires set in the Bay d'Espoir region in January were motivated by a dispute with the Newfoundland and Labrador government.

Leave presents, take brother! Sister's message for Santa packs a punch

A St. John's girl came up with an ingenious plan to get Santa's attention — and get rid of her pesky older brother.

Marine Atlantic cancels all Wednesday crossings, anticipates disruptions this weekend

There are more disruptions on the Marine Atlantic ferry service due to a gale force wind warning in the Cabot Strait.

Tax freeze as Mount Pearl, Paradise, C.B.S. present budgets

Three of the biggest communities on Newfoundland's Avalon Peninsula have released their 2018 operating budgets.

Dwight Ball provided key info to ID murder suspect in 2015 botched armed robbery

by Rob Antle

Weeks before he was elected as Newfoundland and Labrador's 13th premier two years ago, Dwight Ball was facing personal turmoil that included harassment by an accused drug dealer, slashed tires, and tens of thousands of dollars in unauthorized charges to his credit card.

Delilah Saunders 'grateful and outraged' by struggle to get liver transplant

by Nic Meloney

From her hospital bed in Toronto transplant unit, Indigenous rights advocate Delilah Saunders says she's both 'grateful and outraged' by her experiences since being denied a liver transplant for having a history of alcohol use.

Ottawa pouring an extra $3.6B into veterans' benefits

by Murray Brewster

The Liberal government today initiated an intricate overhaul of the system to compensate wounded ex-soldiers, but it remains to be seen whether it will be enough to placate a volatile community of Canadian veterans.

Video Moose fa-la-la-lambé: Light up your holiday season with this tenderloin recipe

You can bottle or barbeque it, shred it or stew it, but this winter, why not try lighting your moose meat on fire?

CBC Investigates N.S. lobster fisherman defends maligned practice of 'controlling agreements'

by Paul Withers

Lobster fisherman Hubert Saulnier speaks out about being in a so-called controlling agreement, a practice DFO has been trying to break.

Welcome to Funderdome: Some games from Avalon Mall arcade find new home

It's game over for the Avalon Mall's Starcade, but some of its arcade games are getting a new home in Mount Pearl.

Weather Newfoundland Storm Centre: Closures and cancellations

Follow our Storm Centre updates for the latest on closures and cancellations in Newfoundland.

St. John's firefighter honoured for heroics fighting Fort McMurray fire

When firefighters in Alberta were recognized for battling the Fort McMurray wild fire, Terry Edwards of St. John's was already back home.

Tuesday December 19, 2017

Video CBC Here and Now December 19, 2017

Every day around the province the Here and Now team pull out all the stops to cover your news and weather

Point of View 'Tis the season where you can't escape the terrible tunes

by Jeremy Eaton

One's taste in music is like the snowflakes that bless us each winter: unique.

Live Blog It wouldn't be Wednesday without the CBC N.L. live blog

Don't miss a single update from CBC journalists across Newfoundland and Labrador.

Happy Valley-Goose Bay commemorates late mayor John Hickey's life

Mourners in Happy Valley-Goose Bay gathered Tuesday to say goodbye to their late mayor.

Video Shuffling pops bust a move to the delight of their families

These dads never thought they'd ever take the stage, but that's what they did.

Trio 'swarmed' victim at Southlands party, should get 2 years' probation: Crown

by Glenn Payette

Three young offenders sat quietly at provincial court in St. John's Tuesday and listened as Crown prosecutor Elizabeth Ivany described what would be appropriate punishment.

Anne Squires files $1.2-million suit against her former accountant

by Fred Hutton

Anne Squires, the former owner of Exit realty on the Rock, has filed a law suit against her former accountant, his brother, another man and two companies.

Locked-out D-J Composites employees mark bleak anniversary with rally in St. John's

by Terry Roberts

Locked out workers at D-J Composites aerospace company in Gander rallied at the foot of Confederation Building as they face a second Christmas on the picket line.