Category Archives: Local News

A man in Burnt Islands says he can't get any Fiona relief despite the fact that the land surrounding his house was completely washed away. Murray Hardy says the bottom floor of his home was destroyed ...

Health Minister Tom Osborne says there has been "huge uptake" thus far with the province's recruitment desk in India. Government first announced that they were setting up the desk at the beginning of ...

Ukrainian newcomers say they're looking forward to celebrating their first Christmas in this province and hope to share their traditions this holiday season. Many Ukrainians are Orthodox Christians, m...

A company with humble beginnings has made a significant donation to the VOCM Happy Tree. Jeremy Osmond and Travis Pinsent, co-owners of NL Lightbars and Off-Road Accessories, put the wraps on another ...

The Canadian Rangers in Makkovik are lending a hand this evening as NORAD tracks Santa's progress around the globe. Makkovik Mayor Barry Andersen says the Canadian Rangers are responsible for conducti...

Stormy weather in central Canada is not only presenting challenges with travel, but with the power grid in Labrador. Some customers in the Upper Lake Melville area found themselves without power this ...

Marine Atlantic has confirmed that hundreds of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians will not be making it home for Christmas Eve. The lunchtime crossings have been scrubbed, as were last night's, meaning ...

The old Lions Club in Shearstown has been destroyed by fire. The blaze, resembling an inferno at times, broke out just after 5:00 a.m. this morning. The building was not in use as an events venue, but...

One of the main things the Official Opposition is asking of the provincial government in 2023 is for them to be more proactive instead of reactive. David Brazil says one of his key criticisms of the L...

RCMP have arrested two men in connection with an incident in the Placentia area. While there will continue to be an increased police presence in the area, there is no threat to public safety and resid...