Sarah Smellie
About Sarah Smellie
Reporter with The Canadian Press
Live-saving ropeless fishing technology that can benefit whales, tested off N.L. coast
A test deployment of ropeless fishing gear last month off the coast of Newfoundland brought to life a more than four−decades−old dream of biologist Michael Moore — and in a way, the test brought those dreams home.
Prince Charles acknowledges Canada's 'darker' past and stresses need for reconciliation
Prince Charles and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, began a three-day Canadian tour on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in St. John’s, N.L., where the prince shared his views on reconciliation with Indigenous people before the couple took part in an emotional healing ceremony.
Tears and hugs as 166 Ukrainian refugees arrive in Newfoundland
Nine-year-old Zoriana Shapoval had barely rounded the corner at the St. John's International Airport on Monday, May 9, 2022, night when she saw her big sister Sofiia Shapoval waiting in the crowd, and ran straight for her outstretched arms.
Artists across Canada support Ukraine–condemn Russia
Artists and arts organizations across Canada are working on shows in support of Ukraine while taking public stances against Russia and its devastating invasion on the country last week.
As prison COVID cases rise, calls are mounting for inmate release
Experts and advocates are calling for governments to release some inmates in provincial jails and federal prisons as outbreaks of COVID-19 driven by the infectious Omicron variant spread through the country's correctional facilities.
N.L. oil workers transition to tech sector jobs
Adam Lichter says he spent his last year in Newfoundland and Labrador's oil industry teaching himself to code while working on a supply vessel in an oilfield about 350 kilometres off the coast of St. John's.
Omicron proves need for vaccine equity, not travel bans
As Canada confirms its first cases of the Omicron COVID-19 variant, scientists say banning travellers from southern African countries in an effort to curb its importation is wishful thinking that could do more harm than good.
PM's remarks about Catholic Church and residential schools were 'unfair': Toronto archbishop
The archbishop of Toronto expressed "great sorrow" Sunday for the abuse that took place at Canada's residential schools, though he insisted the prime minister was “unfair” in his calls for the Catholic Church to take more responsibility.
Ontario first province to prioritize pregnancy in vaccination rollout
After months of shifting advice, Ontario has become the first Canadian province to prioritize pregnant women in a vaccine rollout plan, without special conditions. Health-care workers and specialists say the move is a win for pregnant women and for public health.
Ottawa to spend $3.16 billion to plant two billion trees over the next 10 years
The Canadian government says it will spend $3.16 billion to plant two billion trees over the next ten years.