Latest from Abby Cole
How beach bonfires became a staple of St. John's Pride celebration
St. John's Pride is hosting its big beach party on Tuesday, but the event has more significance than just any party and a fire ban could postpone it.
Final bow? N.L. Folk Festival ends with uncertain future
The 49th annual Folk Festival was held at Bannerman Park from July 11-13. Despite a part full of happy attendees, the Folk Arts Society president says they didn't sell enough tickets to keep going, which means it was potentially its final festival.
Thousands of residents lose power in Happy Valley-Goose Bay outage
Thousands of Happy Valley-Goose Bay residents have lost power after N.L. Hydro witnessed arcing on a piece of equipment and decided to de-energize the transmission line to investigate. A gas turbine is being brought online to provide power to customers.
Fogo Island ferry protest over, but more work to be done says committee
As of 7 a.m. Saturday morning, one Fogo Island protester says they are no longer aboard the Astron W vessel, as it has returned to service. Fogo Island Ferry Committee Chair, Jarrod Oglan, says he would like to see better communication going forward
International students in N.L. worry about stricter permits and tighter border laws
International students are becoming increasingly worried about their status in Canada as post-graduate work permit (PGWP) requirements become stricter, and the prospect of tighter border laws hang over their heads.
With her husband trapped in Gaza, this St. John's woman is pleading for a quick evacuation
While Alexandria Alden's husband faces danger on a daily basis, the couple waits on tenterhooks, hoping he's soon granted permanent residency in Canada so he can evacuate.
3 water bombers fight 3 out of control wildfires in central Newfoundland
An afternoon of thunderstorms in central Newfoundland on Saturday has resulted in three out of control wildfires. Provincial fire duty officer Bryan Oake says staff and water bombers are currently fighting the fires.
Botwood Pride crosswalk spray-painted with 'disturbing' message
RCMP are investigating a case of mischief and damage to property in Botwood, N.L., after someone spray-painted a Pride crosswalk meant to celebrate the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
With trade war hanging overhead, economic experts say N.L. has reason to be optimistic
Experts say the ongoing trade war with the United States means Canada's economic future is uncertain — but Newfoundland and Labrador's unique position to the ocean and new energy projects is cause for some optimism.
'It's just Newfoundland's Day:' Memorial Day ceremony honours soldiers lost at Beaumont-Hamel
Hundred of people gathered at the National War Memorial in St. John's for the Memorial Day Ceremony hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion. The ceremony reminded onlookers that July 1 is not just Canada Day for Newfoundlanders, but also a day to remember the lives lost in the war at Beaumont-Hamel.