Category Archives: Local News

A man who was rescued from his burning vehicle in Torbay late last night faces a raft of charges including drunk driving and assaulting a police officer. The SUV went up in flames after rolling over o...

Organizers of the Churchill Park Music Festival are once again warning ticket-buyers to be careful who they buy from. Two weekends of world-class concerts kick off tonight in the centre-city park with...

It's a test of athletic abilities not for the weak. The St. John's triathlon will return for its 40th year this weekend. Athletes have two options-the standard event, which includes a 1.5 km swim, 46 ...

The provincial government is now accepting bids for the construction of a bailey bridge in Marystown. The temporary bridge will provide some relief to residents who have been facing a significant deto...

Two companies charged with workplace safety violations following a fatal explosion at the Come By Chance refinery made first appearances in court yesterday. Refinery owner Braya Renewable Fuels and Ne...

The opposition health critic says he's being bombarded by stories from seniors across the province who are fed up with the health care system. Barry Petten says the issues are coming from all corners,...

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued warning regarding the risk of foodborne illnesses associated with the consumption of melons. Popular summer fruits like watermelon, cantaloupe, and honey...

Those who are expecting in rural areas of eastern Newfoundland will now have the option to receive support from a midwife. A new midwifery program based out of Carbonear officially launched this week,...

Less than a month before the start of the school year, the PWC community say they remain in the dark about what their kids will be facing come September. Government plans to build a new school in Kenm...

The inaugural Alex Newhook and Friends Charity Golf Classic is in the books with over $113,000 raised for a number of causes. Newhook and his hockey pals took to the links at Bally Haly on Tuesday, ca...