Abby Cole

Abby Cole is a reporter with CBC News in St. John's and is pursuing a master's in digital innovation in journalism studies at Concordia University.

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Town of Bonavista takes the spotlight in season two of Severance

The hit thriller, which premieres Friday, uses the snowy community as one of its set pieces this season.

'Very ugly business' says union expert of local Ironworkers union dismissals

Union officials remain tight-lipped about the upheaval, but union expert Steven Tufts says corruption could be a possible reason.

Diapers, couches, and kitty litter: city residents frustrated by illegal dumping around George's Pond trails

New city councillor Greg Noseworthy has been hearing concerns from residents about piles of trash in the George's Pond area. Now the city is installing cameras to try to catch illegal dumpers.

Executives dismissed from Local 764 Ironworkers Union in 'emergency measure'

The Ironworker's international parent union dismissed all of the local's officers, district council delegates and trustees after reviewing Local 746's operation.

L.A. wildfires 'bizarre, surreal' experience, says actor anxiously watching nearby infernos

Mark O'Brien and Shaun Majumder are on high alert as they watch the massive wildfires that have been destroying neighbourhoods on the outskirts of Los Angeles.

Private student information may have been stolen in N.L. school security breach

The N.L. education department has alerted parents of a cybersecurity breach of the school system's data management software, PowerSchool.

Newfoundland voice actress lands role in new PBS cartoon featuring autistic character

Carl the Collector is breaking norms in television by being an openly autistic character. This is special for Newfoundland voice actress Heather Bambrick, who plays Carl's Mama.

N.L. passengers aboard weekend flight describe shocking, rough landing in Halifax

Some passengers say they're still shaken up after a PAL flight from St. John's had a rough landing in Halifax Saturday night.

A Carbonear teacher's side hustle is selling turkeys

For most teachers, the holidays mean it's time for a break. But for David Kennedy, it's when things can get very busy — and that's because he is also a turkey farmer.

MUN is rethinking Ode to Newfoundland at convocation. The process is leaving some cold

An ad hoc committee formed to discuss the removal of the Ode to Newfoundland from Memorial University's convocation ceremonies has been meeting for a full year and no decision has been made yet. Some alumni and students are concerned and think the university may be overusing resources on the issue.