
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

'Grief, pain, shock' in Hopedale following unrelated tragedies, says angajukKâk
Hopedale AngajukKâk Marjorie Flowers says the two unrelated tragedies have been hard on the small Labrador community but she's proud of how people are supporting one another.
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Home support should be more accessible for aging residents, says seniors' advocate
Seniors' advocate Susan Walsh says the province needs to make changes to home support in Newfoundland and Labrador to make it more financially accessible.
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Conservative Jonathan Rowe wins Terra Nova-The Peninsulas following recount
Conservative candidate Jonathan Rowe has defeated Liberal Anthony Germain by 12 votes in the Newfoundland district of Terra Nova-The Peninsulas following a judicial recount.
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Helping athletes prepare for Canada Games is 'one of a kind' experience, golf coach says
More than 4,200 athletes will descend upon St. John's for the Canada Summer Games in August, and one team coach says helping those athletes create memories is a rewarding experience.
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Terra Nova-The Peninsulas decision now expected Friday following water issues in Marystown
The two candidates fighting for the federal seat of Terra Nova-The Peninsulas will have to wait at least two more days following the closure of public buildings in Marystown on Wednesday.
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N.L. launching training tool for restaurant staff ahead of summer tourism season
Newfoundland and Labrador will soon launch a digital training tool to help coach front-line staff in the food and hospitality industries ahead of what is expected to be a busy summer season.
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Self-referral for colon, breast cancer screening launches through MyHealthNL app
Health officials in Newfoundland and Labrador have announced residents can now self-refer for colon and breast cancer screenings through the province's MyHealthNL app.
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Seniors need better protection from personal care home rate increases, advocate says
Newfoundland and Labrador's Seniors' Advocate says steps need to be taken to protect seniors from skyrocketing personal care home rates.
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Student advocates outraged as MUN uses money set for tuition reduction elsewhere
Memorial University says it will continue increasing the cost of tuition despite budget cuts being put on hold — which two students say shows a continued lack of financial responsibility.
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N.L.'s newest addictions treatment centre could open as soon as July
Newfoundland and Labrador's new addictions treatment centre could open as soon as July, with the leaders behind it saying they want to help as many people as possible while acknowledging that one size can't fit all.
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