Category Archives: Local News

Condolences are pouring in on the passing of Innu Elder and outspoken advocate, David Nuke. Nuke is being remembered for standing by his convictions and, says Nunatsiavut President Johannes Lampe, he ...

As the weather warms up, and more people are getting outside, the Nature Conservancy of Canada is offering tips on how to enjoy the great outdoors responsibly. The organization is holding a webinar ca...

Early bird tickets for a chance to win a luxury cabin in Brigus Junction are now on sale as part of the annual Easter Seals Luxury Cabin Lottery. This year's grand prize property worth over $600,000 s...

A successful whale rescue in Trinity Bay over the weekend. Julie Huntington with the Whale Release and Strandings program says they were called out to New Harbour by a woman who suspected that a whale...

Today marks the beginning of Smile Cookie Week at Tim Hortons locations across Canada. Beginning today until May 5, 100 per cent of proceeds from every Smile Cookie sold will support local charities. ...

An adjudication panel of the Law Society has resulted in the disbarment of a local lawyer accused of misconduct. Andrew J. Martin of Mount Pearl firm Morris Martin Moore has been struck from the Roll ...

The provincial government says the GED (High School Equivalency) in Canada is coming to an end in May and will be replaced with a new assessment called the Canadian Adult Education Credential. The Dep...

Former Premier Danny Williams is taking the City of St. John's to the Supreme Court after they insisted that a new roundabout be constructed in Galway. Williams' company, DewCor, sought building permi...

Tributes to the late Bob Cole were on full display during Saturday's Hockey Night in Canada broadcast. Cole, who was the voice behind a number of iconic hockey games in his decades-long career, passed...

A recent report on Access to Information requests has revealed shortcomings in responses provided by the Premier's Office. The province's Privacy Commissioner says the complaints stemmed from ATIPPA r...