Terry Roberts

Reporter

Terry Roberts is a reporter with CBC Newfoundland and Labrador, based in St. John’s. He previously worked for the Telegram, the Compass and the Northern Pen newspapers during a career that began in 1991. He can be reached by email at Terry.Roberts@cbc.ca.

Latest from Terry Roberts

Sales in N.L.'s tight housing market are soaring, thanks to cash-flush newcomers: agent

There's stiff competition among prospective home buyers in the St. John's region because listings are unusually low. One real estate agent says deep-pocketed buyers from outside the province are primarily to blame.

Newfoundland waters were a U-boat hunting ground, and that legacy has not been forgotten

Almost 80 years have passed since the end of the Second World War, and there is still fascination about German U-boats that were close to the shores of Newfoundland.

In rare media showcase, Newfoundland Power says it's winter-ready and investing big for the future

Executives with the private utility that supplies most Newfoundland homes and businesses with electricity told reporters Tuesday they're ready for winter power demands and are investing big to support a reliable, cost-effective power grid.

N.L. hockey player suspended after repeatedly punching fan who taunted him

The launch of a new Avalon East Senior Hockey League season has been marred by an off-ice altercation between a player and fan in Harbour Grace, with the town council promising consequences.

A looming election is stirring the political winds in Newfoundland and Labrador

The political winds have been stirred up in Newfoundland and Labrador, with the governing Liberals nearing the end of their current mandate, and the PCs eying a return to power for the first time in a decade.

Brendan McCarthy, N.L.'s 'hockey prof' and sports journalism's leading man, dead at 66

Brendan McCarthy, the man who earned the nickname "Hockey Prof" and established himself as a leading sports journalist in Newfoundland and Labrador, has died at the age of 66.

Mayor hopes for tamer meetings after outspoken Portugal Cove-St. Philip's councillor is suspended

Portugal Cove-St. Philip's Mayor Carol McDonald is hopeful that the strained workplace at the town hall will end now that councillor Darryl Harding has been suspended.

N.L. court approves 1st payment of $22M for abuse survivors

Hundreds of people who endured abuse by priests and Christian Brothers on the Avalon and Burin peninsulas will receive a portion of their claim against the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St. John's later this month.

Darryl Harding again booted from Portugal Cove-St. Philip's town council

A municipal leader in Portugal Cove-St. Philip's with a reputation for stirring things up has again been booted from the town council.

Furey criticizes proposed hefty hike in MHA pay, as debate reignites over what politicians earn

Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey says he strongly opposes a plan to increase MHA salaries by almost $25,000, while an Opposition politician says it's time to end the 15-year freeze on increases.