Terry Roberts
Reporter
Terry Roberts is a reporter with CBC Newfoundland and Labrador, based in St. John’s. He previously worked for the Telegram, the Compass and the Northern Pen newspapers during a career that began in 1991. He can be reached by email at Terry.Roberts@cbc.ca.
Latest from Terry Roberts
N.L. judge rules that 59 abuse victims who had their claims rejected should be compensated
Dozens of abuse victims who had their claims for compensation rejected earlier this year have won a victory in their ongoing legal battle against a Roman Catholic archdiocese in St. John's.
Canada -Nfld. & Labrador |
New $13M transmission line ready to bring more electricity, reliability to Placentia area
A new $13-million transmission line, built to withstand severe weather and deliver 80 per cent more electricity, will soon be energizing homes and businesses in the Placentia area.
Canada -Nfld. & Labrador |
Come By Chance refinery considering 'economic shutdown' less than one year after reboot
The company operating the refinery at Come By Chance confirmed Monday that it is considering an "economic shutdown" of the Placentia Bay facility, less than one year after it began producing renewable fuels.
Canada -Nfld. & Labrador |
Austin Deir, charged with causing the death of 2 women, elects to be tried in Supreme Court
Austin Deir, the man accused of being impaired during a highway collision in January that resulted in the deaths of Erin Pretty and Haley Keating, has elected trial by judge alone at the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Canada -Nfld. & Labrador |
Sobering setbacks and a proposed emissions cap raising concerns for N.L.'s oil sector
The win column is starting to look a little bare for Newfoundland and Labrador's oil and gas industry, and now the sector is facing more uncertainty as Ottawa proposes an emissions cap on production.
Canada -Nfld. & Labrador |
N.L. changing labour laws to accommodate potential return of high-level hockey
In another sign that the ground is being prepped for a return of elite-level hockey to St. John's, the provincial government is amending Labour Standards Act regulations in relation to major junior hockey players.
Canada -Nfld. & Labrador |
Sales in N.L.'s tight housing market are soaring, thanks to cash-flush newcomers: agent
There's stiff competition among prospective home buyers in the St. John's region because listings are unusually low. One real estate agent says deep-pocketed buyers from outside the province are primarily to blame.
Canada -Nfld. & Labrador |
Newfoundland waters were a U-boat hunting ground, and that legacy has not been forgotten
Almost 80 years have passed since the end of the Second World War, and there is still fascination about German U-boats that were close to the shores of Newfoundland.
Canada -Nfld. & Labrador |
In rare media showcase, Newfoundland Power says it's winter-ready and investing big for the future
Executives with the private utility that supplies most Newfoundland homes and businesses with electricity told reporters Tuesday they're ready for winter power demands and are investing big to support a reliable, cost-effective power grid.
Canada -Nfld. & Labrador |
N.L. hockey player suspended after repeatedly punching fan who taunted him
The launch of a new Avalon East Senior Hockey League season has been marred by an off-ice altercation between a player and fan in Harbour Grace, with the town council promising consequences.
Canada -Nfld. & Labrador |