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

When this 11-year-old goalie had his gear stolen, Newfoundland's hockey community stepped up to help

Just days after a Deer Lake minor hockey player had his goalie gear stolen from the arena, members of Newfoundland's hockey community quickly came together to make sure he could get back between the posts.

Changes to marine protection area cover less of N.L.'s south coast fjords

Parks Canada has changed the boundary of a new national protected marine area around the fjords on Newfoundland's south coast by nearly 30 per cent. The change covers fewer fjords and opens up areas for potential aquaculture.

Grieg Seafood pausing construction on Marystown expansion project

Grieg Seafood Canada says it's putting a pause on completing a large-scale salmon farming facility in the Newfoundland and Labrador community of Marystown. That decision is largely driven by the inability to find a financing partner and the looming threat of economic tariffs from the United States, the company said.

3 possible contenders emerge to replace Premier Furey, just a day after he said he's resigning

Just a day after Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey announced his resignation, at least three high profile Liberal candidates say they're considering putting their names forward to be the next leader of the party.

Furey resignation a bombshell in N.L., political scientist says

A political scientist says Premier Andrew Furey's resignation serves as a bombshell in provincial politics that might be felt across the rest of Canada.

These tech sector leaders say I.T. should be included in push to buy local

Technology leaders in Newfoundland and Labrador say they want to see the province bring their 'buy local' approach to the tech sector.

Breast cancer screening for women in their 40s officially up and running in N.L.

Newfoundland and Labrador has officially lowered the age for breast cancer screening to women in their 40s, which an advocate says could potentially save the lives of an additional 34,000 women.

Ukrainians in N.L. in disbelief over Trump's comments that their country provoked Russian invasion

Two Ukrainians living in Newfoundland and Labrador say U.S. President Donald Trump's comments about their country are dangerous, harmful and show a lack of understanding.
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'Massive' amount of feedback behind decision to pause N.L. curriculum change, minister says

Newfoundland and Labrador's education minister is defending her decision to pause curriculum changes for junior high school students.

Student, professor say there's more to address in N.L. curriculum than cutting art and music

A junior high school student says she's breathing a sigh of relief following the province's decision to pause changes to curriculum that would allow students to partially opt out of courses like social studies.