Remembering the wreck of the USS Pollux and Truxtun, U.S. naval vessels from WW2 that were wrecked off Newfoundland in 1942. The people of St. Lawrence risked their lives to rescue survivors. 186 sailors survived; 203 sailors lost their lives. I visited the memorial at Chamber Cove this past summer.

Sharing this story I wrote a few years ago about Newfoundland WW1 history: John Bernard Croak, born in Little Bay, N.L., was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for his acts of valour, which took place 2 months before the battle for which Tommy Ricketts earned his VC. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

The U.S. Supreme Court rejected on Monday a bid by a former Kentucky county official to overturn its landmark 2015 ruling legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide. #uspoli www.cbc.ca/news/world/s...

Canada Post has submitted its plan to the federal government to transform its struggling business model into a financially sustainable postal service. #cdnpoli www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Newfoundland and Labrador’s new tourism minister Andrea Barbour said it was a personal decision to remove some of her social media platforms. #nlpoli www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

“I don't think that anyone who was involved in the creation of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in the United States ever imagined a moment when [DNA] technology would exist,” said University of Alabama history professor Steven Trout. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

When CBC asked a NATO public affairs officer how the Western military alliance has been involved in monitoring the most recent drone sightings, he replied that the information couldn’t be shared, as it is classified. www.cbc.ca/news/world/d...

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand will open Canada’s new consulate in Greenland's capital this week, as both allies seek to deepen ties amid turbulent relations with the U.S. #cdnpoli www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has notified the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) that Canada no longer holds measles elimination status. www.canada.ca/en/public-he...

The grounded container ship MSC Baltic III on Newfoundland's west coast has been damaged by high winds and storm surge in the province over the last few days, according to the Canadian Coast Guard. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Liberal Derek Bennett was the first to submit a recount application after losing his seat in Lewisporte-Twillingate to PC Mark Butt by only 18 votes. The PCs hold a thin majority with 21 seats in the House of Assembly. One seat change could lead to a minority govt. #nlpoli www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

A new study out of Dalhousie University has found microplastics in the meat of lobsters caught off the coast of Nova Scotia. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

“Four Newfoundlanders have been found overseas and they need to be identified,” said casualty identification specialist Sarah Lockyer on Tuesday. Since 2007, the Canadian casualty identification program has identified 36 skeletons. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

“Mark Carney did not receive a majority mandate from Canadian voters. Yet he's trying to cobble together a majority through undemocratic means with backroom deals and pressure tactics,” said Conservative House leader Andrew Scheer. #cdnpoli www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

An important constituency for Trump are "economic elites" in some Democrat-controlled cities. Those elites might temper Trump's inclination to take more aggressive actions, said John Mollenkopf, director of the Center for Urban Research at the CUNY Graduate Center. #uspoli www.cbc.ca/news/world/t...

This past week, the federal Conservatives have lost one MP to the Liberals and another has resigned from federal politics altogether. #cdnpoli www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Canadian airlines operate thousands of cross-border flights weekly, including hundreds of connecting flights using partner carriers. The FAA said this week that flight reductions in the U.S. would impact 40 of the busiest travel hubs in that country. #uspoli www.cbc.ca/news/world/f...

Snowbirds who don't have an I-94 can meet the registration requirement when in the U.S. by filling out a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) form online called G-325R. #uspoli #cdnpoli www.cbc.ca/news/busines...

Some data here subject to review, but list of currently available numbers shows numerous stations with peak gusts associated with the #NLwx weather bomb reaching well above hurricane force.

A mystery investor bought this church in Newfoundland and then gave ownership of the building to the Town of Portugal Cove South and its historical corporation. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

The U.S. Supreme Court is considering the legality of the President’s sweeping tariff policy. No president before Trump has used the 1977 International Economic Emergency Powers Act (IEEPA) to levy tariffs. The act empowers the president to "regulate" imports. #uspoli www.cbc.ca/news/world/t...

Today (Nov 4) in #NLMusicHistory... In 1972, RCA published a list of their best selling country albums in Canada. Arists included Dolly Parton, Charlie Pride, Waylon Jennings, Porter Wagner, & others. What Corner Brook, NL artist outsold them all? @bernicecb.bsky.social @hurtinforreal.bsky.social

According to preliminary data, 158 people died in September 2025 due to unregulated drug toxicity, as reported by the BC Coroners Service. news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...

Healthy rain across central and SE Labrador, as well as much of the Great Northern Peninsula from late Friday thru last night. Finished off with a trace of snow in Happy Valley-Goose Bay (and largely fell as snow over the Eagle River plateau but no hard accumulation data avbl). #nlwx

Today's Newfoundland and Labrador art share: "After Thanksgiving: Island Pond Park" (2025) 12" X 16" acrylic on canvas painting by Reilly Fitzgerald. Inspired by the RV park in New Harbour, NL. #reillyfitzgerald #newfoundlandart #autumn #canadianart

The U.N. human rights chief said Friday that U.S. military strikes against boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean allegedly carrying illegal drugs from South America are “unacceptable” and must stop. #uspoli apnews.com/article/un-u...

It is ELECTRIC in here. And I will be pacing around the stadium throughout Game 7. How’s everyone doing out there so far?

When buying books, you can’t always tell if you’re supporting Canadian businesses. But the Certified Canadian Publisher program is changing that. 📚🇨🇦

In a complicated world, as we get set to enter the season of snow and cold temperatures, I’m making jam. Comfort food.

PM Carney said in a speech at the University of Ottawa last week: “even with such efficiencies and with better management, we will have to do less of some of the things that we want to do, so we can do more of what we must do to build a bigger and better Canada." #cdnpoli www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Daylight time used to end on the last Sunday in October, and in 1982 that meant kids would be trick-or-treating on the first night of sudden early darkness. I love rediscovering these gems from the CBC Archives. www.cbc.ca/archives/tha...

We should talk more about the drought conditions in Canada

Heritage Memorials has apologized for removing headstones from a Newfoundland cemetery, saying that there had been miscommunication that led to the work being done without proper notification to families. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Corner Brook Pulp and Paper will temporarily pause newsprint production starting Monday due to low water levels impacting the ability of Deer Lake Power to supply sufficient energy to operate the mill. #nlpoli www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

On Wednesday, Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services announced it was temporarily bringing back mandatory masking in clinical settings effective Monday. The release cited an increase in infectious diseases circulating. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

I’m delighted that I will be a contributor to this new podcast from CBC Newfoundland and Labrador. Like and subscribe to “This is Newfoundland and Labrador.” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Have your Christmas cards ordered yet? Lots in stock and all support is most appreciated!! www.oldbonesphoto.com/collections/... #puffins #Christmas #photography #Newfoundland

In my doc’s clinic That is what I am talking about NL Health Services 😊💕💕💕 #CancerScreening #NewfoundlandAndLabrador #PublicOutreach

MNL is pleased to welcome Ty Smith to the stage in Corner Brook this November. Equity helps towns keep and attract residents, strengthen local business, and deepen trust with citizens. FCM

Toronto beat Los Angeles 6-2 in Game 4 of the World Series. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Landslides, fallen trees and numerous power outages were reported as Melissa came ashore in Jamaica with 295 km/h winds. www.cbc.ca/news/world/h...

When the Blue Jays game goes so late that people send thoughts and prayers to Newfoundland where it's even later than it is for them... 😄

The Los Angeles Dodgers outlasted the Toronto Blue Jays with a 6-5, 18-inning marathon victory in Game 3 of the World Series on Monday. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Premier Danielle Smith’s government introduced a bill on Monday to force Alberta’s striking teachers back to work as early as Wednesday. The back-to-work legislation invokes the notwithstanding clause to shield it from court challenges. #cdnpoli #abpoli www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Rainfall totals tell the story: a soggy a couple of days for eastern parts of the island with some much-needed rain, while central areas saw much less. The west virtually sat this one out. ☔ #nlwx

Tim Cook, the chief historian at the Canadian War Museum and the country’s “pre-eminent military historian,” has died, the museum announced Sunday. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

10/25/2025- The Demolition www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/oc...

Earthquakes Canada has confirmed that a magnitude 3.5 earthquake felt widely across Greater Sudbury on Friday morning was induced by mining activity in the area. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

The vast majority of people are one accident or serious health issue away from financial ruin. They judge those who need social assistance without realizing that it could easily be them needing assistance tomorrow. You are closer to being disabled or homeless than rich.

Rule of Law Alert: Trump’s authority for country-specific tariffs comes from the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which doesn’t mention tariffs—but does require a national emergency. An ad showing that Reagan opposed tariffs surely is not a national emergency. (It may be a personal one)