Category Archives: Local News

Two people on the west coast have been charged with drug trafficking after cash and drugs were seized during separate traffic stops. Last Friday, a member of Corner Brook RCMP noticed suspicious activ...

A woman has died after police say she was hit by a transport truck on the TCH yesterday just outside of St. John's. According to the RCMP, the incident happened around 1 p.m. near Thomas Pond, just af...

Security screeners from 15 airports across Atlantic Canada including eight in Newfoundland and Labrador are taking job action in response to what they say is their employer's non-payment of wages. The...

The federal government is courting foreign grocery chains to increase competition and hopefully reduce prices, but one analyst is doubtful it will reap any real benefits to shoppers. Ottawa is targeti...

The provincial government plans on introducing changes to the Limitations Act. John Hogan made the announcement in the House of Assembly yesterday. Newfoundland and Labrador is currently one of only t...

A long-time marine safety advocate is calling for an inquiry on vessel safety following the latest tragedy to befall the fishing industry. Two men died on the weekend after falling into the water near...

The MHA for Terra Nova raised questions about available mental health supports in the wake of some recent incidents in his district. Lloyd Parrott made the comments during budget debate in the House o...

The Uber puns were flying fast and Furey-ous during the launch of the ride-sharing service in this province yesterday. The premier was just one of many to declare it an "uber-exciting" step toward pro...

The community of Lark Harbour held a vigil Monday evening to remember the two lobster fishermen who died after their boat capsized on Sunday. Deputy Mayor Ria MacDonald says it was "beautiful" to see ...

There was a robbery at a shopping centre in St. John's yesterday. RNC arrived at about 4:30 p.m. in time to locate a man running down a nearby street. Officers pursued him on foot for a short distance...