Category Archives: Local News

There are continued concerns over waterbomber staffing levels in the province. NAPE President Jerry Earle has been raising the matter for some time and says things are coming down to the crunch now as...

Two people were sent to hospital after a transport truck left the Trans Canada near the St. George's turnoff. The crash occurred around 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The highway was blocked for an extended pe...

Metro police got more than they bargained for when they tried to arrest a person in relation to a stolen vehicle. The RNC located a stolen vehicle on Harvey Road in St. John's about midnight but the 3...

Fuel prices have changed slightly today. Gas is down by a half cent while diesel is up by about a cent. Furnace and stove oil are also up but by less than a cent, while propane increases by almost two...

RCMP have arrested four people in connection with a dramatic ATM theft from the Credit Union in Witless Bay in May. A stolen excavator was used to break through the front of the bank building and pull...

Workplace NL is offering a few tips on precautions to take when working in the heat. Hot and humid conditions increase the risk of heat stress, especially for those who work in commercial kitchens, la...

RCMP on the Burin Peninsula have issued an arrest warrant for a 36-year-old Marystown man on a number of outstanding charges. Anthony (Tony) Farrell is wanted on charges of dangerous driving, two coun...

A young person is facing drug charges after being pulled over on the Burin Peninsula. On July 14, police pulled a car over near Marystown, where they found cannabis, cannabis derivatives, illicit mush...

The province is giving $10 million to the Town of Lewisporte for economic development and the future transfer of the Lewsiporte wharf. Premier Andrew Furey made the announcement today in the town. The...

Swimming holes and pools are busy places these days as people go to extra lengths to cool off from the heat and humidity. Heat warnings are out for much of the island, including the St. John's area as...