Category Archives: Local News

The snow has begun in the south and will soon be headed into regions north, including metro. Provincial government offices in the St. John's metro region are shutting down at noon for the remainder of...

Bay Roberts RCMP are looking for help in identifying a suspect who stole a poppy box and donations. Around 9:00 p.m. on November 9, police were called to the KFC in Bay Roberts, where surveillance foo...

The bathrooms in Bannerman Park in St. John's are closed until further notice. The city cites increased incidence of vandalism and misuse which has resulted in damage to the plumbing and hardware. St....

It's back to business as usual at the Kruger paper mill in Corner Brook after a week-long shutdown. Production resumed on Monday after the seven day closure due to business difficulties in the newspri...

Municipalities across the country are seeking upgrades to growth strategies, particularly in light of the current housing crisis. That was the key message St. John's Deputy Mayor Sheilagh O'Leary took...

Some schools on the Avalon Peninsula are shutting down outright while others are opting for early dismissal as Mother Nature bears down on the east. The system will begin as rain this morning but then...

Greater competition is the solution to tackling food inflation according to the federal government and more measures have been announced to make that possible. Last week, the country's largest grocery...

The rules are changing for people wishing to obtain a commercial driver's license. As of January 3, new commercial drivers will be required to complete an approved educational training program in orde...

Sixteen municipalities and organizations across the province have received funding to help support age-friendly communities. Children, Seniors, and Social development Minister Paul Pike announced the ...

The hospital in Carbonear is without obstetrical services this week due to staffing shortages. The unit closed yesterday evening and will not reopen until Tuesday, December 5. Anyone in need of obstet...