William Ping

Journalist

William Ping is a producer, newsreader and journalist with CBC at its bureau in St. John's.

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With advance polls now open, these N.L. voters share why they're casting their ballot

Registered voters who don't want to wait until April 28 have until Monday to cast an early ballot at their assigned polling station.

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.

Ukrainian ambassador visits N.L. to commemorate liberation of Bucha

The visit is also part of offering consular services to Ukrainians in N.L. Ukrainian citizens in the province with expiring passports can now renew their documents and prolong their stay in Canada without leaving St. John's.

Malice at the Mary: Newfoundland Rogues playoff hopes dashed after Friday night brawl

Friday night's game was a win for the Rogues but ended with a fight with the Windsor Express that spilled over into the courtside seats. Rogues coach Reece Gaines says suspensions caused his team to lose their Saturday match.

New mosque officially opens in former Catholic Church as Eid celebrations begin

Muslim Association of Newfoundland and Labrador bought the church in November, with goal of opening this weekend. Association President Haseen Khan says it's great to be able to gather so much of the community under one roof. He says roughly 6,000 people attended Sunday's prayer sessions.

Ottawa announces no change for snow crab quota, harvester says, after days of protest

Fisheries minister met with fish harvesters Monday following weekend protests but no deal was struck, according to one crab harvester.

Carney acknowledges protesting N.L. fish harvesters during 1st campaign stop

Liberal Leader Mark Carney kicked off his election campaign in St. John's on Sunday, promising tax cuts and also acknowledging the hundreds of protesting fish harvesters outside the city's convention centre.

N.L. to 'reevaluate' decision to pull American liquor following 30 day delay in tariffs

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that U.S. President Donald Trump has agreed to delay tariffs while countries work together to combat fentanyl trafficking. Meanwhile Premier Andrew Furey is relieved but cautious that the President could change his mind.

Earthquake of 2.8 magnitude off Newfoundland coast starts the new year

The New Year's Day earthquake was felt throughout central Newfoundland but Earthquakes Canada says it was likely too small to cause any damage.

Tampa Bay nurse from N.L. feels relief after weathering Hurricane Milton

The Category 3 hurricane made landfall in Florida on Wednesday. Registered nurse Gina Quinn recounts the damage she witnessed and her relief following the storm.