Category Archives: Local News

The federal government has reached a $100 million dollar deal with Google that will thwart the tech giant from blocking Canadian news content from its search platform. Google and Meta both threatened ...

Travel is currently not recommended in Trinity-Conception area due to poor driving conditions. Harbour Grace RCMP say bad weather has made for poor visibility and slippery roadways. Any unnecessary tr...

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro has done away with lavish parties and alcohol. An audit by AG Denise Hanrahan a year ago uncovered excessive spending on alcohol, tobacco and dinners. She found staff s...

RCMP are investigating human remains found in a wooded area near Bishop's Falls earlier today. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is involved in determining the cause of death and identity of th...

Snowfall warnings have ended over the eastern portion of the island after the season's first real dumping of snow. Snow began earlier today in Gander and on the Burin Peninsula and 10-15 cm was foreca...

A local arts and literature magazine is looking for help to stay afloat in the wake of rising inflation and printing costs. Riddle Fence, a quarterly magazine started in 2007, publishes local poetry, ...

A long-time land claims negotiator with the Innu Nation says talk of reconciliation makes him want to "throw up." Peter Penashue has been involved with land claims talks with the federal and provincia...

The provincial government will not be providing portable toilets for people living in tents near Colonial Building. The City of St. John's have closed the bathrooms in Bannerman Park until further not...

CODNL is marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities with a special event, however they will not be joining the government celebrations. The Coalition of Persons with Disabilities would...

A big new build in the east end of St. John's is a step closer to approval. Developer KMK Capital wants to erect a 10-storey apartment building on the former YMCA site on New Cove Road. The structure ...