Category Archives: Local News

Metro police were very busy yesterday catching up with drivers who have little regard for acquiring the credentials required to legally be on the road. The RNC pulled over a vehicle on Canada Drive ar...

Don't be alarmed if you see police officers going around with the K-9 unit in the metro region over the coming days. The RCMP and RNC Police Dog Services are involved in training in St. John's, Mount ...

The barriers at the Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival at Bannerman Park are coming down. That means adults can roam the entire Main Stage area with a drink in hand. The Newfoundland and Labrador...

Assessments continue to determine the source of a gas smell that forced the temporary closure of Holy Redeemer Elementary in Spaniard's Bay. The odor was detected in the area of the gym, cafeteria and...

The province's health authority is launching a lung screening pilot project in St. John's and Grand Falls-Windsor to help identify lung issues, including cancer. The program will include smoking cessa...

A man in his 30s is dead and a 57-year-old Ontario man is being held in custody as the result of a shooting in Little Burnt Bay on the weekend. Lewisporte RCMP were called to a home on Maple Street ar...

A businessman prominent in hospitality and tourism sectors has passed away. Roger Jamieson, the owner of four-star Kilmory Resort in Swift Current on the Burin Peninsula, has died at the age of 66. A ...

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is asking for information from the public on an investigation into a crash involving a motorcycle and an NL Hydro vehicle Friday evening. RNC were called to Great E...

The rain, drizzle, and fog that has overtaken most of the metro region will be sticking around for most of this week, according to Environment Canada. Meteorologist David Neil says there's a low press...

A local brewing company has been named as the exclusive brewer of the 2025 Canada Summer Games. Banished Brewing of Paradise will serve as a craft beer provider at select events for the 2025 Canada Su...