Category Archives: Local News

The MP for Labrador says funding coming to upgrade 5 Wing Goose Bay will put the base at the forefront of Canada's efforts in protecting Arctic sovereignty. Ottawa is pumping $35 billion into infrastr...

Some 450 young swimmers from across the province dove into the pool last week for the annual Swim for Hope, raising $183,000 in support of cancer care. The relay-style event brought together swimmers ...

An unnamed third party has come forward with cash to help cover some, but not all of the shortfall in compensation for over 300 victims of abuse at the hands of some members of the Roman Catholic Chur...

An English adventurer will be in St. John's this spring to make another attempt to cross the big ocean in a tiny boat. Andrew Bedwell encountered problems with his mini-boat before he even got going t...

Happy Valley-Goose Bay is the latest municipality to announce the introduction of a tourist accommodation tax. The Town of Gander is bringing in a new four per cent tax on overnight accommodations, an...

Some provincial and municipal services will be unavailable today due to the St. Patrick's Day holiday. Provincial government offices are closed and the House of Assembly will not be sitting today. Sch...

A local bike enthusiast is raising awareness about the presence of e-bikes and scooters on the roads after a near-miss Tuesday evening in Mount Pearl. Chef Steve Watson has a variety of bicycles - fro...

The dismantling of the Gushue curling team continues as Brendan Bottcher is moving on. That leaves only Mark Nichols who hasn't revealed his intentions for next season. Brad Gushue announced at the be...

Conservation group Oceana Canada is urging caution despite a positive assessment of the capelin stock off Newfoundland and Labrador. The latest report from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans shows...

The House of Assembly has paid tribute to a woman who was a stalwart member of their team for three decades. House Speaker Paul Lane opened a session this week by acknowledging the passing of Norma Je...