Category Archives: Local News

Epilepsy Newfoundland and Labrador says it will close its St. John's thrift store, Previously Loved Clothes and Things, next week. The store has operated since 1998 as a key fundraising arm for the or...

A woman who left a business in the east end of St. John's just after somebody had taken merchandise has been arrested. The 29-year-old suspect, who left the business yesterday afternoon just before of...

This is a big day at McDonald's restaurants as some of the proceeds from products sold go to children's charities. It is McHappy Day, a cause designed to boost charitable efforts such as Ronald McDona...

There will be a test of the national alert ready system this morning. An alert will be sent out through radio, television and most smartphones at 9:55 NDT - 9:25 a.m. in most of Labrador. Alert Ready ...

The RNC police dog chased down a couple of suspected robbers in the centre city area early last night. Officers were patrolling the area shortly after the robbery around 6:00 when they spotted two dod...

A happy ending to a search for two young people in central Newfoundland. The teens, ages 16 and 17, were reported missing after failing to return home after heading out on ATV yesterday afternoon. Add...

The Public Utilities Board has put up the price of all fuels. Gas jumps by 5.8 cents per litre, diesel increases by 5.7 cents on the island and 8.2 cents in Labrador West. Furnace oil is up by about 5...

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary was called on Monday around 8 a.m. to reports of a woman in distress at a business on Thorburn Road. The woman, who police believe was taken against her will from a...

The Opposition member for Waterford Valley rose on a Point of Order in the House of Assembly today, seeking an apology from the Government House Leader for referring to the Opposition as a "bunch of f...

MUN President Janet Morrison has been directed by the Board of Regents to review the university's academic and administrative structure. Morrison says she's looking at a "consultative and engaged" pro...