Category Archives: Local News

Preparations are underway for the annual Tickle Swim in support of the Canadian Mental Health Association. The Tickle Swim for Mental Health celebrates physical endurance while supporting what's being...

A Paradise mother who's 11-year-old son qualifies for accessible transit, says accessible transit in the area leaves a lot to be desired. Lisa Loveless-Hodder's son Jake Anstey was a healthy and activ...

First responders were involved in an unusual, and challenging recovery effort on Signal Hill yesterday. Officials were called late yesterday afternoon to reports of a man falling from the top of Signa...

Hurricane Ernesto has moved on, but not before dropping nearly 50 mm of rain on the metro region. Environment Canada meteorologist Ali Jalali says St. John's West had the highest official amount. St. ...

Two people were injured after a vehicle left the road in Portugal Cove South near Trepassey and burst into flame Sunday morning. Police say the vehicle crashed into a ditch around 11 a.m. The driver w...

The capital city says residents and users prefer that the old slipway in Quidi Vidi be replaced with a similar, wooden structure to help maintain the village's fishing heritage. The city held public c...

One of the province's most iconic and memorable voices has been silenced. Long-time broadcaster Randy Snow passed away on Sunday of natural causes. He was 61. A native of Gander, Snow started his broa...

Members of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary and other emergency personnel are attending a sudden death call at Signal Hill. Officials were called to the area late this afternoon. The public should ...

Provincial Fisheries Minister Gerry Byrne is suggesting that change is needed in Ottawa to gain better leverage for Newfoundland and Labrador's calls for joint management of the fishery. The concept w...

The provincial Finance department is warning the public about a scam text message making the rounds. Fraudulent text messages are being sent indicating that a person's carbon tax rebate is pending, bu...