Category Archives: Local News

Education Minister Krista Lynn Howell admits the annual number of teaching graduates is not keeping up with the number of vacancies in the province's schools. The province is currently recruiting some...

The CEO of NL Health Services says he is open to discussions about the establishment of an independent health sector safety council. The Registered Nurses Union recently renewed their calls for such a...

A nature-based community organization in central Newfoundland is heartbroken after somebody stole most of their tools-about $3,000 or $4,000 worth, forcing them to reduce programming and construction-...

An organization that gives young people a crack at education outside the traditional environment has received money from the province. An additional $300,000 was announced for the Murphy Centre at the...

A new soccer tournament modeled after the single-elimination format such as that used by the NCAA for March Madness kicks off tomorrow on several fronts across the island. The NL Cup will be played on...

The CEO of WestJet says federal regulations are driving up costs for airlines and, ultimately, for passengers. Alexis von Hoensbroech says air travel is essential, and people deserve to have low fares...

Dozens of local vendors are all under one roof this weekend as the Downhome Expo returns to the Mount Pearl Glacier. Marketing Director with Downhome Publishing, Tiffany Brett, says their vendors cove...

Housing Minister Fred Hutton says officials are on the scene at the tent city outside Colonial Building, finding housing solutions for the few people remaining at the site. Hutton says the living cond...

The Government Service Centre in Conception Bay North, which includes Motor Vehicle Registration, is moving to Coley's Point from Harbour Grace. Residents of Carbonear and Harbour Grace have taken to ...

The first round of East Coast Music Awards to be handed out have already yielded some winners from this province. A dozen awards were distributed during a ceremony in Charlottetown, PEI last night. NL...