Colleen Connors

CBC News

Colleen Connors reports on western Newfoundland from the CBC's bureau in Corner Brook.

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Corner Brook doctor quits practice, citing burnout — and failed government retention efforts

A family doctor in Corner Brook is quitting and closing her practice next month, saying she's overworked and overwhelmed amid an ongoing shortage of family physicians in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Veteran on quest to deliver WW I medal to rightful owner's loved ones

Ambrose Lucas is a veteran who has had a First World War medal in his possession for about a decade. After doing some research, he realized it belonged to Walter Hodder of Ireland's Eye, and now he wants to give the medal to Hodder's relatives.

Marble Mountain has ended its volunteer ski patrol program, but won't say why

Marble Mountain has terminated its partnership with the Canadian Ski Patrol for the upcoming ski season. Volunteer ski patrollers have offered safety services on the mountain for more than 50 years.

Are fall leaves falling behind? One professor says yes, and it's all because of climate change

While the vibrant autumn colours are on full display in most parts of the province, one professor says the warmer climate could be putting stress on the trees and the changing colours shone a little later this year.

Cell service in Deer Lake is awful, and getting worse, mayor says

The mayor of Deer Lake is fed up with dropped calls and rotten cellular service in his town, and is asking other municipal leaders to demand substantial improvements.

How one group is trying to protect the rugged coast off Burgeo

A local steering committee is pushing to have the water surrounding parts of southern Newfoundland designated under Parks Canada as a national marine conservation area.

A casino? Maybe, say politicians betting on ways to make Marble Mountain shine

The mayor of Steady Brook mayor and Newfoundland and Labrador's Official Opposition say it's time for the province to stop subsidizing Marble Mountain and find a proper investor who will turn the popular ski resort into a casino that will make money for rural western Newfoundland.
Reporter's Notebook

My daughter is starting kindergarten. Here's how I'm navigating our first day of school

The CBC's Colleen Connors tackles all the emotions about her daughter starting school this week as she speaks with other parents and professionals about how to let go of her little one.

The RNC has moved into small communities outside Corner Brook. Here's how it's going so far

The Royal Newfoundland expanded into more than 14 communities on the island's west coast this summer. The move was a long time coming, and community leaders say they are seeing more patrol cars and fewer speeders and break-ins.

Fed up with delays and missed connections, a Corner Brook family wants more buses on the road

One Corner Brook family frequently miss their connections on the city's transit system because of delayed or crowded buses. They want the city to add additional buses to their routes.