Category Archives: Local News

A major legislative gap remains when it comes to the protection of an employee's privacy, particularly those who work outside government-regulated industries. That's according to Privacy Commissioner ...

The Gathering Place has been at capacity most nights over the last few months, a problem that's heightened when the temperatures plummet. Wind chills in metro neared minus 30 yesterday, and while thin...

A Newfoundland M-P is backing away from comments he made earlier this week calling for a review of Justin Trudeau's leadership. Avalon M-P Ken McDonald was quoted on Radio Canada as saying "Every lead...

RCMP are looking for a stolen vehicle as the driver floored it on the TCH Sunday afternoon after officers flashed the lights. The person who was driving is suspected of stealing a number of tools from...

The provincial government has announced the creation of Education Accord NL. Co-chaired by Dr. Anne burke and Dr. Karen Goodnough, the initiative will develop what government calls a targeted approach...

Frigid cold winter temperatures can be tough for anyone to bear, but they can be especially jarring for people who come from warmer climates. The Association for New Canadians says they are working to...

Health Minister Tom Osborne says placing an end date on travel agency nursing contracts could create larger problems than it solves. The minister was responding to calls from NDP Leader Jim Dinn to ad...

Several people have been taken to hospital following a multi-vehicle collision on the Outer Ring Road. The westbound lane from Allandale Road to the Team Gushue Highway was shut down for a few hours, ...

Some surgical procedures at the Health Sciences Centre in St. John's have been cancelled today. NL Health Services says it's because of water damage caused by a frozen sprinkler line. Only patients wh...

People looking to add a basement secondary or basement suite to their home can now apply for a government incentive. The program allows homeowners to apply for a forgivable loan up to $40,000 to cover...