Latest from Abby Cole
Tariff turmoil: How N.L. industries are preparing during uncertain times
Over the past month, federal and provincial governments have been meeting with industry leaders to plan and prepare for possible U.S. tariffs. Newfoundland and Labrador has been considering trade diversification, internal trade and income supports to strengthen the economy.
There are 200 youth on a housing waitlist in St. John's. Choices for Youth is asking for help
Choices for Youth says there aren't enough housing options for young people in St. John's, with 200 on a waitlist for homes. The organization raised $80,200 at its Coldest Night Of The Year fundraiser on Saturday, but says sustainable funds are needed to keep programs running.
Making winter 'chic': How this St. John's business is helping people tackle winter loneliness
Mia Francis popped off on social media last summer hosting well-decorated proposals and parties in St. John's. Now she has a space on Water Street and hosting social events.
N.L. youth centre grappling with crumbling infrastructure, rodents and mould, documents reveal
Recently obtained documents reveal longstanding disrepair at the N.L. Youth Centre in Whitbourne. Recent emails show concerns about youth and staff safety, as the centre struggles with capacity issues.
Oklahoma students tried out curling with Olympic gold medallist Jamie Korab while stuck in St. John's
A group of middle schoolers from Tulsa, Oklahoma were headed for Dublin for a school trip, but their journey was stalled by multiple delays. Even though they ended up stuck in St. John's for a couple days, they made the most out of their experience.
2SLGBTQ+ community worries about Trump's anti-trans rhetoric coming to Canada
Members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community and their allies rallied on Sunday in solidarity against U.S. President Donald Trump's anti-transgender legislation. Organizers fear his rhetoric will trickle over into Canada, and say in some ways it already has.
Flag Day supporters hold impromptu St. John's rally despite 110 km/h winds
Recent threats made by U.S. President Donald Trump against Canadian sovereignty has inspired a rise in national pride, and in St. John's they held a small rally that really blew the rest away.
Producers welcome the buy local campaign, but say work is needed to sustain it
Newfoundland and Labrador wants people to buy local in the face of U.S. tariff threats. Producers say they're happy to get a boost in business, but say there needs to be more commitment from consumers and government if local businesses are going to fulfil the demand.
Truck Norris and Adam Sand-ler aren't celebs, they're Labrador City's new snowplows
Labrador City's town safety manager, Wayne Power, jumped at the opportunity to have kids decide the names of five new snowplows. The contest received over 3,500 applications and the chosen names will be printed on the machinery.
Students navigate simulated sea emergencies in nautical skills competition
The Marine Institute held its 13th annual nautical skills competition over the weekend, where students were able to dive into stressful offshore scenarios, through a simulation. Teams demonstrated their skills and competed for cash prizes.