Category Archives: Local News

The Hindu Temple of St. John's is planning to once again hold its biggest fundraiser of the year at the Royal St. John's Regatta. The temple will be hosting an Indian food stall at the event from 9:30...

A new sketch comedy show is touring the island next week. "Middle Raged" is a live sketch comedy show that presents itself as a sketch show for those going through the middle ages of life, finding com...

A popular attraction downtown is not just providing a photo opportunity-it's putting meals on the table for those less fortunate. A stuffed 1,250-pound bull moose, affectionately dubbed "Shammoose," i...

The avian flu is widening its wrath on bird colonies in Newfoundland. The virus claimed its first victims on the west coast in May before spreading to the Avalon Peninsula and Burin Peninsula over the...

The provincial government and the Nurses Union have unveiled a plan to keep nurses who are already in the system and attract new ones to the fold. Premier Furey, Health Minister Tom Osbourne and Yvett...

The City of St. John's and its municipal workers have ratified a new collective agreement that will see an increase in wages. CUPE Local 569, which represents about 400 outdoor operations workers, ann...

A former teacher sentenced to four years in prison for sex offences against a student will make a pitch for bail today while he appeals the verdicts. 39-year-old Noel Strapp was found guilty of sexual...

We find out at 6:00 tomorrow morning if the Royal St. John's Regatta will go ahead. The Captain of the Course and vice-president of the committee, Ashley Peach, will announce their decision in the Win...

Applications are now open for up to $200,000 in grants supporting mental health and addictions programs throughout the province. The Community Addictions Prevention and Mental Health Promotion Grants ...

COVID-19 vaccination clinics for the final group to be protected are now available throughout the Eastern Health region. Children 6 months to 5 years will receive the Moderna Spikevax which has been a...