Category Archives: Local News

RCMP are investigating following a brush fire in Twillingate on the weekend that the local fire department says could have been much worse. The fire consumed a large area of grass and brush in the are...

The provincial government has partnered with the city of St. John's to extend and expand the Bus Pass Program. John Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development says the $2.1-million e...

MUN President Vianne Timmons is set to receive an honorary degree from Acadia University today. Timmons will receive the honorary degree of Doctor of Humanities as part of the class of 2022 convocatio...

COVID claimed another victim over the weekend. One person died from the virus since the last update on Friday. Fourteen people are in hospital, including four in critical care. 58 new confirmed cases ...

Newfoundland and Labrador cleaned up at the ECMAs last week, bringing home a total of 11 awards, and the Executive Director of MusicNL couldn't be happier with the outcome. Among the winners are Rube ...

The City of St. John's is looking for feedback from landlords on the rental landscape. The city says there have been many changes to the rental environment over the past several years, as well as to t...

Brad Gushue capped a memorable season in style Sunday by beating Kevin Koe 8-5 to win the Champions Cup at the Olds Sportsplex in Alberta. It was the final competition for Gushue's team with second Br...

The province's energy minister is optimistic that Vale's Voisey's Bay mine will be in operation for many years to come. Vale announced on Friday that it has signed a deal with Tesla to supply the nick...

The Crown is seeking house arrest for a woman who stole money from the Corner Brook Minor Hockey Association. 48-year-old Melissa Williams was hired as treasurer in 2017 to handle the association's mo...

A charter flight carrying Ukrainian newcomers is expected to arrive in the province today. The plane, from Katowice Poland, is carrying some 175 Ukrainian refugees who fled to Poland to escape the war...