Category Archives: Local News

The Concerned Citizens for Search and Rescue has submitted a short summary ahead of the deadline for Phase One of the Ground Search and Rescue Inquiry. Spokesperson and search and rescue advocate, Mer...

There was no clear consensus at an information-sharing meeting this week between city council and those with a particular interest in the Duckworth Street portion of the Pedestrian Mall downtown St. J...

A 28-year-old Deer Lake resident is facing a cocaine trafficking charges charge following a recent drug bust. RCMP executed a search warrant on a home in the town Wednesday evening. A quantity of coca...

The Canadian Mental Health Association is inviting swimmers interested in braving the cold waters of Conception Bay to come out for a test swim in preparation for the upcoming Tickle Swim for Mental H...

A 37-year-old man has been arrested following an investigation into an altercation in St. John's Wednesday night. Shortly before 11 p.m., RNC officers, as well as a police dog and forensic services re...

The leaders of the big three federal political parties have now visited Newfoundland and Labrador as we approach an election call. The NDP's Jagmeet Sing was in the metro region yesterday as part of h...

It's going to be a hot, muggy weekend in many parts of the province with warm temperatures in the daytime and balmy overnight lows. That combination doesn't allow enough "cooling off" time, so it will...

A man in the Come By Chance area is planning to recreate a dramatic dory ride this morning to help raise funds for the local food bank. Ron White is the great-great-grandson of John Gilbert. Each year...

The PC opposition is flagging concerns over the effectiveness of the province's Alert Ready system following an incident Tuesday night near Terra Nova. Police issued public cautions through news agenc...

Registered sex offender Matthew Twyne's stay in jail has been extended again. His bail hearing was scheduled for yesterday in provincial court but was promptly postponed until August 24. The 35-year-o...