Category Archives: Local News

The provincial government is cracking down on smoking and vaping on their premises. As of next Wednesday, September 27, smoking and vaping will be prohibited on all government property, including park...

The provincial government has launched a new virtual tool to help health care providers talk to patients about physical wellness. The Health Care Providers' Physical Activity Kit includes numerous res...

The Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra (NSO) is back under the big top. NSO, under the direction of Marc David, is set to collaborate with St. John's International CircusFest to kick off their 2023-24 se...

The leader of the provincial NDP believes the potential elimination of the HST on new rental housing builds is a good step, but more action is needed. Finance Minister Siobhan Coady wrote the federal ...

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested for alleged weapons offences after police were called to Holy Heart of Mary High School in the capital city's east end earlier today. Police were called to the scho...

We'll have an update tomorrow afternoon on the province's efforts to transform our health care system. It all began with the creation of the Health Accord. Dr. Pat Parfrey and Health Minister Tom Osbo...

The Journey Project, a program developed to help people who have experienced sexual violence navigate the legal and criminal justice process, has seen an increase in activity in recent months. The RNC...

The RNC is searching for a man reported missing from the St. John's area. Fifty-two-year-old Michael Butler of St. John's was last seen in the centre-city area on Sunday, September 10. He is described...

A fisherman ended up being treated in hospital and released following an unusual incident off Fogo Island yesterday. The man, who was involved in the cod fishery, was trying to free a shark from his g...

The St. John's International Women's Film Festival has announced this year's lineup. The five-day festival will see events split between two locations-with all screenings taking place at the Majestic ...