Category Archives: Local News

The provincial government has released a Public Health Framework which it says lays out the essential functions of public heath, focused on six core programs. They include communicable disease prevent...

Winter is coming, and the VOCM Cares Foundation is preparing to launch their annual campaign to get winter wear to those who need it most. This year's Coats for Kids campaign will run from October 2 t...

March of Dimes Canada has officially launched their After Stroke Program in Newfoundland and Labrador. The initiative helps stroke survivors, families and caregivers with their transition from hospita...

The Newfoundland Growlers have announced a partnership to improve fan engagement at games this season. The hockey club has inked a deal with Cue Audio for their in-game entertainment. What they call s...

Trees were the focus but the kids stole the show in Victoria Park in St. John's yesterday. Skies cleared on cue as about a hundred people, including the Grade 6s from nearby St. Teresa's, gathered bel...

A video circulating on social media is documenting a close call between a moose and a vehicle. The video, shared by local musician Zay Nova, shows the animal walking through the Kilbride neighbourhood...

The new price regime for fuel products is out but the change in gasoline is marginal-it fell by 0.7 cents per litre. Diesel on the island and most of Labrador is up by close to 2.4 cents but 4.7 cents...

A man was taken to the lockup last night after people noticed a suspicious person in the area of Suez Street in the centre city area. Witnesses called the RNC after observing a person rifling through ...

A Newfoundland family is making a big difference for cancer patients in far-off Luxembourg. Julia Dauphinee of St. John's moved to Luxembourg years ago after her husband got a job with NATO. While the...

The province's Fish Price-Setting Strategic Review team is seeking public input on the process. The team was put in place earlier this month to review the way in which prices are set. That comes follo...