Category Archives: Local News

The City of St. John's has declared open season for home renovations, allowing property owners to do more, in order to house more. Council voted in favour of changes yesterday to create more housing b...

The head of the province's teachers' union says there's no doubt cell phones are a distraction, but questions how regulations like those being introduced in Ontario will be enforced. NLTA president Tr...

One person has been taken into custody following an incident in Mobile earlier today. Officers remain in the community wrapping up their work in the area. The public can resume normal activities. Upda...

The St. John's International Airport Authority is putting a call out for public feedback towards the development of their latest accessibility plan. A draft of YYT's plan for 2024-2027 will be availab...

Earnings are up at the parent company of Newfoundland Power. Fortis Inc. delivered its first quarter results today as net earnings climbed to $459 million from $437 million in Q1 last year. Earnings p...

A man has been arrested after the driver of a moving vehicle in Mount Pearl was assaulted. The incident happened mid-afternoon as the person was assaulted by another family member. The driver suffered...

The City of St. John's is clarifying its position as Danny Williams takes them to court over the issue of roundabouts in Galway. Williams' company, DewCor, recently filed his case against the city wit...

As Newfoundland and Labrador marks its 75th anniversary in Confederation with Canada, Premier Andrew Furey says the province is only beginning to tap into its full potential. Furey addressed the Empir...

A 31-year-old man has been charged following a disturbance at a cabin near Rigolet on the weekend. RCMP were called around 2:30 Saturday morning to a disturbance involving a firearm at a cabin area ab...

Local musicians are excited to hear that the East Coast Music Awards will be returning to the province next year. The awards and all of its associated events will be held from May 7 to May 11, 2025. T...