Category Archives: Local News

Animal welfare group Beagle Paws is speaking out about a recent incident brought to light on Marine Atlantic's Argentia run. Three beagles, contained in two crates, were transported from Nova Scotia t...

The NL T'Railway Association is joining with the RCMP in spreading the message about ATV and dirt bike safety on this long holiday weekend. Association spokesperson Rick Noseworthy says while more ope...

There is great interest in municipal politics in three of the largest towns in Conception Bay North. There is a two-way race for Mayor in Carbonear - incumbent Frank Butt is being challenged by David ...

Police will be out in force on this, the last long weekend of summer so drivers can expect to see more flashing lights and checkpoints. RCMP Cst. John Collins of Traffic Services East on the Avalon Pe...

Only three people have come forward to run in the municipal election in Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove. Two people are offering themselves for Mayor-Denis Hickey and Ashley Politi, but just one perso...

A bit of positive news for the province's fiscal situation today with an upgraded credit rating from DBRS Morning Star. The agency has changed the province's issuer and long-term debt ratings from neg...

Bell Island has had its share of troubles this summer with the ferry system, but it is now facing a serious crunch on the medical front. The island has been coping with only one ferry for much of the ...

A 67-year-old man who should not have been behind the wheel has been ticketed after a vehicle-pedestrian collision in the east end of St. John's around 8 p.m. Thursday night. The RNC says the man was ...

The Beaver Brook Antimony Mine in central Newfoundland is preparing to restart full operations late this month or early next. The mine, located about 43 km southwest of Glenwood, suspended operations ...

The English School District expects to start receiving air purification units before the start of school next week. Some 5,500 units, at a total cost of nearly $8-million, have been purchased from Aer...