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.
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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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NHL legends, Roddickton hockey players battle to tie in northern Newfoundland classic
"This is the coolest thing I've ever seen in Roddickton," said one fan as hundreds cheered their local Lumberjack hockey players in a hard-fought game against a team filled with NHL legends.
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Hockey fans young and old ready to cheer on locals against NHL legends in Roddickton-Bide Arm
Hockey fans of all ages are getting ready to cheer on their local hockey stars in a clash against NHL legends on Saturday.
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Roddickton-Bide Arm ready to welcome former NHL stars to northern Newfoundland
The small northern Newfoundland community of Roddickton is ready to put on a big welcome to NHL legends for a game against local players.
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New Mews Centre opening delayed for 4th time
The opening of a new recreation facility to replace the aging H.G.R. Mews Centre in St. John's is facing another setback.
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C.B.S. unveils plans for new domed recreation facility
The provincial government and Town of Conception Bay South unveiled plans for a new cost-shared recreation facility Tuesday, and the town's deputy mayor hopes its non-traditional design can lead to its opening next year.
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Police investigating illegal seal hunt after animal killed at Portugal Cove-St. Philip's marina
What started as a chance to see a seal up close in Portugal Cove-St. Philip's has now turned into a police investigation. The animal was allegedly shot and killed on Monday night.
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Grand Falls-Windsor family suing province, N.L. Schools after accident severs student's fingertips
A Grand Falls-Windsor family is suing N.L. Schools and the provincial Department of Education after an 11-year-old girl had two of her fingertips accidentally severed in an unsupervised classroom.
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This woman is battling Stage 4 colon cancer, but her Port au Choix community is keeping her strong
A Port au Choix woman says community support is keeping her strong in her fight against Stage 4 colon cancer. It was highlighted earlier this month when residents brought the love to her doorstep.
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N.L. extends Jordan's Principle funding, but Corner Brook parent says federal money still isn't enough
As Newfoundland and Labrador extends educational support funding to children with exceptionalities due to Jordan's Principle delays, a Corner Brook parent says she and other parents can't afford to have a repeat of the start of last school year.
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