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

They met 20 years ago at the Canada Games. Now, these friends have reunited during the torch relay

A chance meeting between two New Brunswick women turned into a Canada Games reunion 20 years in the making, set against the backdrop of a key part of this year's event.

Decade of research begins to explore health and well-being of children in N.L.

Quality of Care N.L. is beginning a 10-year deep dive to better understand the health-care needs of children across Newfoundland and Labrador for future generations.

Former premier Andrew Furey resigns as MHA for Humber-Gros Morne

Former Newfoundland and Labrador premier Andrew Furey has resigned from his role as the MHA for Humber-Gros Morne.

Court document details how former teacher Markus Hicks preyed on young men

An agreed statement of fact outlines the ways a former St. John's volleyball coach and teacher used dozens of social media accounts to lure young men to his home and sexually assault them.

Canada Summer Games torch lights up Port aux Basques on arrival to Newfoundland

After being lit on Parliament Hill, the Canada Games torch has finally reached Newfoundland and Labrador, the province hosting the games this year. The torch will visit 15 communities across the province before arriving in St. John's on Aug 1.

This teenager will call games for the Newfoundland Regiment — and sit next to players in math class

St. John's teenager Seth Hyde found his passion high above the ice, and it's taking him to new heights next season. 

Marine Atlantic passengers still waiting for promised rate cuts from new federal government

Prime Minister Mark Carney promised to cut ferry rates in Atlantic Canada during the recent federal election campaign.

N.L. government, St. John's offering paid leave to employees to volunteer at Canada Games

Both the Newfoundland and Labrador government and the City of St. John's are encouraging their public service employees to volunteer at the Canada Games this August, and offering them paid time off to do it.

Calls for police investigation, government apology after explosive AG report

Newfoundland and Labrador's health minister — a former registered nurse — says she is blown away by this week's auditor general's report on health-sector contracts, which found the provincial health authority has overspent millions of dollars on private agency nurses since 2022.

Bombshell AG report finds NLHS overspent millions on agency nurses in N.L.

This is the second time Newfoundland and Labrador's auditor general has released a stunning report on services since April. This time, she found the province's health authority hired agency nurses at a frivolous pace without proper financial or credential oversight.