Oliver to stand trial on Worthman-Lockyer slayings

A St. John's-area man has been ordered to stand trial in Newfoundland Supreme Court in a high-profile shooting death case.

Playhouse being used as homeless shelter, Corner Brook advocates say

A wooden playhouse built as a fundraiser for a western Newfoundland women's group has been used as a makeshift dwelling, organizers say.

No options left, Humber Valley Resort operator says

A company managing a financially troubled high-end resort in western Newfoundland has said it has run out of options to avoid bankruptcy.

Oil up, stockpiles and OPEC credibility down

Oil prices edged up marginally on Wednesday after U.S. stockpiles showed a surprising decline in November and Qatar's oil minister hinted that new OPEC production cuts were imminent.

Mount Peyton workers vote to end strike

A strike at a central Newfoundland hotel has been resolved, through conciliation.

Turnaround depends on global demand, Wabush Mines tells workers

A Labrador iron ore mining company that plans to lay off more than a third of its workforce says a comeback will largely depend on how quickly the global financial crisis is resolved.

'Afraid for my life,' cabbie tells court

A St. John's cab driver who was hospitalized last winter told a courtroom Tuesday about how two customers beat him up.

Ex-teacher pleads not guilty on sex charges

A man who had worked as a teacher on Fogo Island, off Newfoundland's northeast coast, has pleaded not guilty to three sex-related charges involving a girl under 16.

Search continues for crew of sunken St-Pierre ship

Canadian Coast Guard vessels continued the search Wednesday evening for the crew of a French cargo ship that sank off the coast of southern Newfoundland.

Mulroney confidant knew about Airbus commissions: CBC News investigation

A 1993 fax from Air Canada's manager of investor relations to Fred Doucet, a close friend of former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, calls into question Doucet's sworn testimony before the House of Commons ethics committee in February of this year.

'Not a time to gloat,' says Williams of federal political tussle

Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Danny Williams said Tuesday he is staying neutral in the latest political battle in Ottawa where the Liberals and NDP have declared their intention to form a coalition government.

Rights violated in luggage search, despite cocaine find, judge rules

A St. John's lawyer is applauding a Newfoundland Supreme Court decision that found police violated a man's charter rights when they search his luggage - even though they found cocaine and cash.

May take legal action over funding cuts: Liberals

Newfoundland and Labrador's Liberal Opposition said Tuesday it is considering a lawsuit over a recent decision that cut its research and staff funding.