
Alex Kennedy
Journalist
Alex Kennedy is a digital reporter with CBC Newfoundland and Labrador based in Corner Brook. He previously worked with CBC N.L. in St. John's, and has a particular interest in stories about sports and interesting people.
Latest from Alex Kennedy

This N.L. woman went to a Drake concert for One Dance. She left with a shoutout — and $20K
When Heather Sharpe got tickets to a Drake concert in Perth, Australia this week, she had no idea that she'd be getting her money back — and a whole lot more.
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This Labrador City man says he was served a no-fault eviction. Advocates say N.L. needs to end that
A Newfoundland and Labrador housing advocate says the no-fault eviction of a Labrador City senior is the latest sign that the province needs to remove the practice.
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Caribou hunting charges against 7 Innu men stayed in Happy Valley-Goose Bay court
Charges against seven Innu men accused of illegally hunting and possessing caribou have been stayed in provincial court.
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Residents of long-term care need quality of life improvements across the board, new report finds
Newfoundland and Labrador has released a long-awaited report on improvements needed in long-term care and personal care homes, which says officials need to prioritize improving the quality of life of residents.
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Buying local food in western Newfoundland is easy, but producers say the service is underutilized
With Newfoundland and Labrador pushing a buy local campaign as a way to push back against U.S. tariffs, an organizer with the Western N.L. Food Hub says people still have to show up.
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No timeline for radiation services at new Corner Brook hospital: NLHS
Eight months after the opening of the new Western Regional Memorial Hospital in Corner Brook, radiation therapy services are still not up and running — and the clinical chief of the provincial cancer care program says she's hesitant to give timelines as hiring issues continue.
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Fishing industry gets nearly $6M to explore new markets following U.S. tariff threat
Newfoundland and Labrador is reallocating nearly $6 million originally allocated to companies under the Association of Seafood Producers to help the fishing industry explore diversifying as threats of tariffs from the United States looms.
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U.S. liquor going back on NLC shelves, while push to buy local continues
The N.L. government said they were reversing the move, for now, in light of a 30-day delay on U.S. tariffs.
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N.L. to 'reevaluate' decision to pull American liquor following 30 day delay in tariffs
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that U.S. President Donald Trump has agreed to delay tariffs while countries work together to combat fentanyl trafficking. Meanwhile Premier Andrew Furey is relieved but cautious that the President could change his mind.
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N.L. to pull American liquor from NLC shelves at midnight in response to Trump tariffs
The Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation is pulling American liquor from its shelves across the province effective Tuesday morning, according to Premier Andrew Furey.
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