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Gros Morne National Park explores expanding northward
Parks Canada is proposing to expand the size of Gros Morne National Park by moving its boundary northward. The mayor of Daniel's Harbour says a park official told community leaders that the idea of an expansion came from the office of Long Range Mountains MP Gudie Hutchings.
Corner Brook's courthouse is not accessible. An articling law student can prove it
A western Newfoundland man who's training to be a lawyer says his first obstacle to getting to a day in court is just getting in the building. An advocate says Blair Curtis's problems are common. "While the building is passing code, the building is failing the people," said Nancy Reid.
Furey demands changes in aftermath of fatal Driftwood Inn fire
After meeting with Bishop's Falls volleyball players, teachers and parents affected by the Driftwood Inn fire, Premier Andrew Furey says he's asked education and tourism departments to take immediate action to address fire safety concerns.
Volleyball moms serve up plea for action after tragic Driftwood Inn fire
Some of those who escaped from the Driftwood Inn fire in Deer Lake in October are calling for older buildings to be inspected and brought up to code.
Advocates, family battle the effects of the bottle to break the stigma of FASD
A Newfoundland woman with two adopted children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder says compassion and respect are needed when dealing with issues related to FASD, in order to dispel misconceptions and break the stigma surrounding the disorder.
Newfoundland man whose mother was murdered becomes an RCMP officer
Daniel Benoit of Stephenville said he was determined that his mother's murder wouldn't be an excuse for him to make bad decisions, so he went in the opposite direction and became a police officer.
Think there aren't any snakes in Newfoundland? Think again
A PhD researcher is in Newfoundland again this summer to help solve the mystery of snakes on the island, even though many people still don't believe the non-native species is here.
Hawke's Bay mayor says town wasn't told its landfill would be getting contaminated waste
The mayor of Hawke's Bay says he was blindsided by a government decision to move contaminated waste to the town's landfill.
A dog guide changed this boy's life. He's walking the walk to help others get one, too
Cohen Matthews, an 11-year-old boy from Pasadena, N.L., is raising support for the organization that provided his autism assistance dog guide at no cost to his family.
Amputation fears paramount for Corner Brook man as wound care clinic closes
The only wound care clinic in western Newfoundland closed recently, leaving patients in limbo. Jeffery Stone is worried that the diabetic ulcer on his foot could worsen and possibly lead to amputation.