Category Archives: Local News

A 29-year-old man is in the lockup after causing trouble in the downtown area overnight. Police were called about a man knocking on doors and attempting to get inside homes on Queens Road just after m...

A portion of Beachy Cove Road in Portugal Cove-St. Philips has re-opened to traffic after emergency responders attend to the scene after a vehicle went over a cliff. Police thanks the public for their...

The province says as the population ages, it's more important than ever to recognize the signs of abuse and take action to prevent it. This is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The provincial governmen...

A Marine Institute research paper recently published in the journal Nature Communications has found that the climate in the northwest Atlantic goes through regular temperature cycles. The research wor...

Applications are now open for the provincial government's home heating supplement program. The supplement, ranging from $200 to $500, will help to offset the cost of heating your home with fuel. Appli...

The MHA for Labrador West says the region cannot wait another 16 years for more electricity as it would kill major industrial projects in the region. The provincial PCs are asking government to pause ...

An eight-week suicide prevention program in the metro region is helping participants through mindfulness and meditation. The sessions are led by mindfulness instructor and trainer, Andrew Safer, with ...

The conflict between Israel and Iran continued for a third day as Iranian missiles hit the heart of Israel. Talks were planned for today regarding Iran's nuclear program, a potential pathway to peace,...

The provincial government has launched a new digital app featuring a "library" of supports and programs for mental health and addictions. This digital library provides access to apps vetted by the fed...

An MHA on the Avalon says the government is doing a 'terrible job' keeping highways safe. Loyola O'Driscoll, the MHA for Ferryland, states he has sent numerous emails to the Department of Transportati...