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Locally Produced Video Game Making Waves in Japan

A locally developed video game is making a big splash in Japan. Project Winter is a game from Other Ocean Interactive in which players need to work together to survive harsh conditions on a frozen mou...

Another School Year Begins, But Bishop Feild Students No Closer to Home

For the students of Bishop Feild Elementary in the capital city's downtown, this is the second back to school season outside their normal digs. The student body, made up of just under 300 students, ha...

Despite Legislation, Service Dogs Still Being Barred from Businesses

The CNIB Foundation says even though it's the law right across Canada, guide dogs are still being blocked from entry to businesses. This is Guide Dog Awareness Month. Spokesperson Debbie Ryan says all...

Sep 04, 2019 Stock photo

Nominations Open for the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador

Nominations are now being accepted for the province's highest honour. There are 110 members of the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador, and now the province is looking for more. Lieutenant Governor, Ju...

City Praises Quick Action Against Forest Fires While Investigation into Cause Continues

The city of St. John's is praising first responders for their quick action yesterday as a forest fire spread behind the Health Sciences Centre. Two fires broke out in the area early yesterday afternoo...

Summer May Be Over, But Cruise Ship Season Picking Up Speed: Hanlon

While Summer may be winding down, the cruise ship season is about to ramp up in St. John's. During last night's city council meeting, Debbie Hanlon announced that so far this season, 17 cruise ships a...

Sep 04, 2019 (File photo.)

As Kids Go Back to School, NLTA Calls for More Support for Teachers

It's the start of another school year, and while students are heading back to class, many teachers have already been working for weeks to prepare for the upcoming year. President of the NL Teacher's A...

Kenmount Construction Given Go Ahead for Overnight Work

The capital city has given the green light for overnight work during the Kenmount Road construction project between Polina Road and Peet Street. The decision came down at city hall last night. Council...

Gas Trending Down, Other Fuels Predicted to Rise This Week

While the price of gas is expected to go down this week, everything else is expected to go up, albeit slightly. George Murphy of the consumer group for fair gas prices says gas will be dropping by abo...

Prominent Figure in Local Music Community Gerard Drover Passes Away

Musicians in the province are mourning the loss of a huge supporter and fixture in their tight knit community. Gerard Drover was well known for his work at CB Music in Bay Roberts, fostering the talen...

Jeff Smyth * Sep 03, 2019 (Photo courtesy Greeley's Reel, via Facebook.)