Category Archives: Local News

Burin Peninsula RCMP have issued an arrest warrant for a man from St. John's who they say is actively evading them. Thirty-seven-year-old Devon Dibbon is facing two counts of causing damage or injury ...

The RNC is issuing a warning about the risks involved in end-of year field parties that have become increasingly popular in recent years. RNC Constable James Cadigan says they have become aware of a f...

The Canada Games Host Society has unveiled its official volunteer uniform. The uniforms are being provided by Forward with Design, the official outfitter of the games. Volunteers who commit to at leas...

A man has been charged with impaired driving after an accident during one of the busier times of day following a multi-vehicle crash in St. John's. The accident happened at about 3:00 yesterday aftern...

Two ATV riders on the west coast who were overdue have been located by Deer Lake Ground Search and Rescue. A call went into Deer Lake RCMP at midnight last night that two people on a side-by-side fail...

The deadline for the Canadian Hard of Hearing's Ultimate 50/50 draw is midnight tonight. The jackpot total as of this morning was in excess of $290,000. Director of Fund Development with the Canadian ...

Seniors' Advocate Susan Walsh has released what she's calling the "roadmap" needed for the province to implement recommendations in the Long-Term and Personal Care Home Review from earlier this year. ...

Everyone in Newfoundland and Labrador 50 years of age and over will be able to avail of the shingles vaccine, free of charge, starting September 1. Currently, free coverage is restricted to those aged...

The fire chief in Portugal Cove-St. Phillips admits there is "significant concern" for how forest fire season could play out this year. The season began on the island April 24, and it begins in Labrad...

Speaker Derek Bennett reminded MHAs in the House of Assembly of legislative standards after Opposition member Lin Paddock withdrew comments made earlier this week. Paddock, an accountant by profession...