Category Archives: Local News

Early bird tickets for this years Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival are now available Tickets are limited to 300 evening-only weekend passes, which will be available until they are sold out. The...

The province's largest union is upset with government's intention to go with the P3 model for the extension of divided lanes on the Trans Canada Highway. The intended move by government to go with tha...

The two-day storm continues to hamper the transportation network in many areas including the metro region. Metrobus and GoBus are going to stay off the roads, and Memorial University and the Marine in...

home share provider has apologized to a Senator from Newfoundland and Labrador for the use of an iconic folk song regarded as a part of the culture in questionable fashion. Vrbo wove the song "I'se Th...

A man who passed away this week is being remembered as one who helped shape the broadcasting industry in Newfoundland and Labrador. Vince Gallant, who for decades was the voice of VOCM, passed away at...

The provincial government is putting up $1.5 million to support the services provided at The Gathering Place. The funding will be used to increase meal services, recruit and retain staff, and offset i...

The province's dental association says most of their members are unsure if they'll participate in the federal government's new dental plan. NLDA President Dr. Shane Roberts says they've heard from a n...

Newfoundland and Labrador was shaken to the core this week in 1982 when the Ocean Ranger oil rig-a semi submersible platform drilling for oil-sank beneath the waves in the merciless Atlantic Ocean. Th...

There will be four names on the ballot in the City of St. John's ward 4 by-election. Nominations closed yesterday with Tom Davis, Greg Smith, Nicholas Hillier and Myles Russell vying to fill the seat ...

Fuel products are quite a bit more expensive today than yesterday. Gas is up by about 6 1/2 cents per litre, diesel costs about 8 1/2 cents more, and furnace and stove oil are up by about 7 cents. Pro...