The first-degree murder trial of Dean Penney is underway at Supreme Court in Corner Brook.

Penney is accused of killing his estranged wife Jennifer Hillier-Penney. The mother of two was 38 years old at the time of her disappearance from Newfoundland's Northern Peninsula more than nine years ago. On this week’s podcast, we’ll walk you through what happened on the day Hillier-Penney disappeared, the extensive search that followed and bring details from a trial that include undercover police officers, promises of money and a confession to a pretend crime boss.

Read more:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/guns-jewels-and-a-heist-inside-the-fake-world-police-built-for-accused-killer-dean-penney-9.7162129

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/dean-penney-trial-april-8-9.7156627

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A 911 call to police is supposed to bring a swift response, but in rural N.L., it doesn't always work out that way. In this episode, we share the story of two communities and their struggle for adequate policing to help keep them safe.

Local companies in N.L. are saying devices like your laptop or cellphone are getting more expensive because of a critical memory chip shortage. On this episode we will explain the backstory and how the AI boom’s appetite is leaving others hungry for resources.

As gun crime rises in Newfoundland and Labrador, so do efforts by police and fears from the public. Investigative reporter Ariana Kelland tells us about guns, the people fighting to keep them off the street, and the people who inadvertently get caught in the middle – including a close call with a group of kids who found a loaded handgun.

Seagulls are a fact of life in St. John’s. But near an airport, seagulls can be dangerous. And that's why the city is killing them — by the thousand. On this episode, we tell you about the St. John’s gull cull and how it leads back to what we throw in the trash.

The Newfoundland and Labrador government has reached a benefits agreement with oil giants Equinor and BP that will open the path for construction and production of the Bay du Nord offshore oil project. Today on the podcast, reporter Terry Roberts covers the latest announcement and how we got here, plus with a look at Ottawa’s involvement and what it could mean in terms of royalties.

Twenty-nine officers have resigned from the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary since 2023. On this pod, one former officer tells us why he left policing and what he thinks needs to change. We also hear what it means for the police to lose experienced officers.

With 3,400 ruthless kilometres spread across Labrador’s wilderness, every two years, 18 snowmobile teams take their chances on this risky race. On this podcast, we tell you what’s at stake to reach the finish line, the racers personal reasons for signing up and how this race represents Labrador.

Reach out to the host with your thoughts: adam.walsh@cbc.ca

To learn more about Cain’s Quest:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/cains-quest-start-2026-9.7101670