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Ryan Cooke
Ryan Cooke is a multiplatform journalist with CBC News in St. John's. His work often takes a deeper look at social issues and the human impact of public policy. Originally from rural Newfoundland, he attended the University of Prince Edward Island and worked for newspapers throughout Atlantic Canada before joining CBC in 2016. He can be reached at ryan.cooke@cbc.ca.
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Full cost of Catholic church's sins in eastern Newfoundland to be revealed within days
It's been decades in the making, but survivors of systemic abuse at the hands of Christian Brothers and Catholic priests will soon learn how much they'll be paid for their suffering.
Canada -Nfld. & Labrador |
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From speeding drivers to violent crime, N.L. construction workers say they've seen it all
Several construction industry associations in Newfoundland and Labrador are banding together in these busy months to launch a safety campaign aimed at making drivers aware of dangerous behaviours.
Canada -Nfld. & Labrador |
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New Marine Atlantic ferry delayed further, crossing rerouted until at least July 10
The first voyage of the Ala’suinu ferry has been pushed back at least another week, as repair crews continue to clean debris from the fuel and lubrication system.
Canada -Nfld. & Labrador |
U.S. officials were told years ago that fugitive was in N.L. but took no apparent action: documents
American authorities were advised in 2018 that a fugitive from Arizona was in Newfoundland, but it doesn’t appear U.S. officials took any action at the time to have Robert Andrew Land returned south of the border.
Canada -Nfld. & Labrador |
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Boarding house conditions factor into 5½-year sentence for Rayna Dove's killer
Rayna Dove and David Quirke were both living in a constant state of fear leading up to the events of Dec. 27, 2021. Justice Vikas Khaladkar says fear played a role in Quirke stabbing Dove during a fight over a simple butter knife.
Canada -Nfld. & Labrador |
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Ankle bracelets for those released on bail coming soon to N.L., says justice minister
Justice Minister John Hogan says Newfoundland and Labrador court judges will soon be able to order suspects who've been granted bail to wear an ankle bracelet.
Canada -Nfld. & Labrador |
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Jonathon Hurley gets 6.5 years for home invasions, assaulting elderly couple and stabbing man
Two random and violent home invasions provided Jonathon Hurley with enough money to buy drugs for one night, but will cost him more than six years of his life.
Canada -Nfld. & Labrador |
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Man pleads guilty to abduction of teen girl that prompted Amber Alert
Wilbur Crockwell, 73, is pleading guilty to abducting a 14-year-old girl last year in a case that prompted a Newfoundland-wide search and an Amber Alert.
Canada -Nfld. & Labrador |
Titan anniversary: TSB still doesn't know if submersible was subject to government oversight
One year after an experimental submersible imploded off the coast of Canada, investigators say they still don't know if the Canadian government or any other regulatory body provided any oversight of the mission.
Canada -Nfld. & Labrador |
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How a transatlantic flight in 1937 inspired this Irish TikTok sensation to tour Newfoundland
Gearoid McCarthy grew up in a small town in Ireland surrounded by music and folklore. One of the stories he heard over and over was about the role his town played in a historic flight from Newfoundland. The Irish musician is in Newfoundland this month to explore those connections.
Canada -Nfld. & Labrador |