Category Archives: Local News

The fundraising effort for Sammy's Climb Higher Foundation continues following a successful special event. The Conception Bay Senior Blues held the second annual Sammy's Superhero Game this past Sunda...

The Premiers of Atlantic Canada have been recognized for their efforts in recruiting doctors to the Atlantic Physician Registry. The registry was launched in May of 2023 as a way to allow physicians a...

Mother Nature is opening up a mixed bag of weather over most of the island today. Environment Canada meteorologist Savio Paul says a low pressure system will continue to bring prolonged snowfall to ar...

The Nunatsiavut Government has awarded the first Inuttitut and Cultural Preservations Recognition Awards to two local residents. Maria Merkuratsuk of Nain and Nicholas Flowers of Hopedale are being re...

The City of Corner Brook is developing an Accessibility Plan and wants to hear from residents. The city is focused on identifying and removing barriers, and making improvements to policies and program...

The province is giving nearly $1 million to four local projects aimed at adult literacy. The Newfoundland and Labrador Laubach Literacy Council is getting just under $250,000 for the Employability Ski...

Some patients who no longer require acute care are now occupying a hospital bed while they wait to be well enough to go home or to a long-term care or rehabilitation facility . NL Health Services is d...

A St. John's man has been sentenced to three years in prison for starting a fire at a downtown heritage property this time last year. Thirty-two-year-old Alex Hayes was initially charged with setting ...

Provincial fisheries minister Elvis Loveless is calling on the federal government to ensure that this province receives its fair share of the newly announced Unit 1 redfish quota. The commercial redfi...

The Canadian Pediatric Society's latest report underscores the need for risky outdoor play in children's development, alongside measures to prevent injuries. The organization says thrilling and exciti...