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

Pope Francis invited the world to 'move forward together,' St. John's archbishop says

The Archbishop of St. John's says he'll remember Pope Francis as someone who was not afraid to face controversy, and someone who wanted to bring people together.

Ryan Greene of Paradise makes NHL debut with Chicago Blackhawks

Ryan Greene added his name to a list of dozens of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians to play in the NHL on Monday, suiting up for the Chicago Blackhawks while facing off against fellow Newfoundlander Alex Newhook and the Montreal Canadiens.

Plans to move gynecology care to Janeway could have negative impact on women's health, says nurses union

Newfoundland and Labrador's registered nurses' union says the provincial government's plan to move gynecology care to the Janeway children's hospital seems positive on the surface, but doesn't tell the full story or include its potential negative implications.

Shelter in place order lifted as RNC investigates possible weapons offence

On Sunday night, the RNC issued a shelter in place order as officers in tactical gear with weapons drawn surrounded a house on Thorburn Road. While a heavy police presence remains in the area, residents are now free to move around again.

12th century monks used seal skin to bind books — despite not knowing what a seal looked like

New research from the University of Cambridge sheds light on the use of seal products across Europe during the middle ages, including the use of seal skins to bind and decorate religious texts.

'Best day ever': Students at St. John's elementary school share cultures through food and fashion

The annual multiculturalism day fair at Bishop Abraham Elementary school in St. John's is a unique cross-section of cultures from around the world, and students say they love showing off their cultures and learning about different ones.

MUN should be doing more to help house those displaced by Canada Games prep, students say

Preparation for the Canada Summer Games means two apartment buildings on Memorial University's St. John's campus will be closed from April to September. And although two students say notice was given, the university should be doing more to help students who won't have a place to live.

Gas jumps over 4 cents across Newfoundland, 5 cents in parts of Labrador

The price of most fuels are up across most of Newfoundland and Labrador on Friday.

Clarenville, Deer Lake to face off for N.L. hockey's 'holy grail' in 90th Herder final

Newfoundland's top hockey prize is back up for grabs, as the Clarenville Ford Caribous and Deer Lake Red Wings face off for the 90th Herder Memorial Trophy starting on Friday.

Thousands of health-care products under the microscope as N.L. examines U.S.-procured items

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services says everything it buys is under the microscope as it looks for alternatives to U.S. products, but that it can't come at the cost of affecting patients.