Category Archives: Local News

RCMP in Bay Roberts are hoping to speak with a woman who may have information on an incident reported to have occurred near the splash pad and playground at the Wilbur Sparkes Recreation Complex in Ba...

Inflation rose again in July to 3.3 per cent, above the Bank of Canada target of 3 per cent, fueling speculation that another interest rate hike might be imminent. Gas prices have been cited as one fa...

The Canadian Red Cross is offering its assistance to a family displaced by a fire on Hoyles Avenue in St. John's early yesterday morning. Police are investigating the blaze, which broke out shortly af...

Wet weather in the forecast won't put a damper on 50th anniversary celebrations in the town of CBS. The town has a full day of free activities and entertainment planned. While celebrations were initia...

Police in Happy Valley-Goose Bay have issued an arrest warrant for a man who they say is actively evading them. Forty-three-year-old Darryl Dyson is wanted on charges of assault and assault with a wea...

As universities swing their doors open for a new academic year, a significant challenge looms for many students-finding suitable accommodation to continue their studies. But that's not an issue just w...

The administration at O'Donel High in Mount Pearl has issued a warning to parents of students after becoming aware of a list of tasks issued to "initiate" new students. The list of tasks, crafted by s...

The RCMP has confirmed the discovery of human remains found in a remote wooded area near Marches Point on the Port au Port Peninsula. Police say the remains were discovered on Sunday, August 13. The O...

The provincial forestry department says a major player in the local lumber industry has been convicted of four violations of the Forestry Act. Sexton Lumber pleaded guilty to four counts in provincial...

Work is underway on a major facelift for the National War Memorial on Duckworth Street in St. John's. The monument and surrounding park were built nearly 100 years ago to mark the sacrifices made by N...