Category Archives: Local News

The northern Avalon and metro area can expect continued snow and storm conditions right through to the overnight hours. As of 11:00 this morning, some 25 cm were reported to have fallen at YYT. Condit...

A late-evening accident in metro has one person arrested for impaired driving. RNC stumbled upon the accident just before 11:00 last night, where a 25-year-old man had his car leave the road, slamming...

The provincial government has issued a boil-water advisory for the Town of Badger following flooding in the community. Officials say recent flooding in the municipality could affect its drinking water...

Environment Canada has upgraded its coastal flood warning, issued a number of new alerts, and is maintaining its confidence in a winter wallop of the Avalon Peninsula. Across the Avalon, winds are exp...

A 48-year-old who is on a Canada-wide driving prohibition has been arrested after he was found slumped over the wheel. The incident happened just after 1:30 yesterday in a downtown parking lot. RNC sa...

Premier Tony Wakeham says he is "more than willing" to sign on to a national Pharmacare agreement with Ottawa. The federal legislation for the program passed in October of 2024. Once a province signs ...

The Minister of Infrastructure believes there will be no pushback after he axed plans to build a new mid-sized theatre in St. John's for $90-million. The Furey government announced the plans in May 20...

A woman whose father was mauled and seriously injured by two dogs in Pouch Cove earlier this week believes stronger legislation is needed to take action when it comes to dealing with aggressive animal...

A former Crown prosecutor says there is a major loophole in the current Animal Health and Protection Act. Mike Murray was responding to concerns raised following a recent dog attack in Pouch Cove that...

Memorial University says it stands by its assertion that its plans to divest itself of a number of pieces of real estate will not involve any immediate job losses. The university announced plans last ...