Newfoundland & Labrador News

Newfoundland cop convicted of sexual assault files to appeal to Canada's high court

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A Newfoundland police officer found guilty of raping a woman in her living room while on duty has applied to appeal his conviction before the country's highest court.

Jun 28, 2023 2:14 PM Read more >

Man fatally shot by N.L. police needed help and didn't get it, friend says

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A Sudanese man fatally shot by police in Newfoundland and Labrador came to Canada hoping to find a better life, but he never got the help he needed, his friend says.

Jun 27, 2023 3:16 PM Read more >

Mother ship of doomed submersible returns to Newfoundland, investigation begins

ST. JOHN'S, N.L.

Jun 24, 2023 2:25 PM Read more >

Titan owner OceanGate has options for court protection, law professor says

ST. JOHN'S, N.L.

Jun 23, 2023 4:39 PM Read more >

'Experimental with no oversight:' Experts had concerns about OceanGate sub for years

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The small submersible missing in the depths of the North Atlantic Ocean has not been subject to industry-standard tests and scrutiny, according to two subsea engineers who flagged concerns about the vessel in 2018.

Jun 21, 2023 4:30 PM Read more >

In Labrador, those caring for a town's homeless population face backlash, criticism

HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY, N.L. — On a recent spring day in a sandy church parking lot in Labrador, Vanessa Hamel stopped mid-sentence to lean out of a food truck window and wave to an approaching group of people.

Jun 18, 2023 4:00 AM Read more >

Nova Scotia, Ottawa butt heads over Atlantic Loop as feds look for summer agreement

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Documents show the federal government is hoping for a deal this summer to develop the Atlantic Loop energy project in Eastern Canada, but Nova Scotia is so far not on board.

Jun 16, 2023 2:47 PM Read more >

Newfoundland and Labrador police watchdog says man dead, officer injured in shooting

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador’s police watchdog agency says a man is dead following an “officer-involved” shooting incident in St. John’s. The province's Serious Incident Response Team says the shooting occurred around 10:50 a.m.

Jun 12, 2023 1:28 PM Read more >

Three people charged in alleged abduction of N.L. teen after Amber Alert issued

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Police in Newfoundland and Labrador say three people are facing charges following the alleged abduction of a 14-year-old girl. Const.

Jun 9, 2023 8:56 AM Read more >

Newfoundland police issue Amber Alert for 14-year-old girl said to be abducted

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Police in Newfoundland and Labrador issued an Amber Alert Thursday for a 14-year-old girl who may be heading to New Brunswick.

Jun 8, 2023 3:58 PM Read more >