Category Archives: Local News

A man who chose the bus as his getaway from a theft will have his next stop be at court this morning. Police were called to a business on Stavanger Drive around 3:00 yesterday afternoon, where a 42-ye...

The songwriter behind the classic "Sonny's Dream" was recognized in the House of Assembly last week. The family and friends of Ron Hynes were invited to the public gallery as tribute was paid to the l...

Newfoundland Power has donated about $80,000 to programs, supports and facilities for cancer patients. The money, which comes from the utility's Power of Life program, is spread around the island. The...

The Urgent Care Clinic in St. John's reopens this morning after being shut down for the second half of Saturday. Staffing issues have plagued the health care system with a similar facility in Mount Pe...

The province is seeing huge demand for campground reservations this year. The online reservation system, which went live last Wednesday morning, saw more than 6,000 reservations booked on that day alo...

The Urgent Care Centre in the east end of St. John's is closing for the rest of the day. It will shut down at 2:00, and will not reopen until 8:00 Sunday morning. Those who have an appointment this af...

Ceremonies marking the anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic take place this weekend in St. John's and Conception Bay South. It's the 81st anniversary of the longest battle of WWII as the Allies f...

The weather may not be the best, but local residents are being invited to take part in what's called a "global movement of reflection." Today is World Labyrinth Day, a worldwide event focused on "peac...

Forest fire season is now officially underway on the island, meaning that residents must acquire a permit in order to burn brush, wood or paper outside. Permits are not required for campfires, however...

The provincial government is considering introducing more affordability measures in the fall, but it all depends on oil prices. Finance Minister Craig Pardy says there are two things that oil revenues...