Category Archives: Local News

Memorial University is gearing up to award over 3,000 degrees to students at its convocation ceremonies next month. That number includes over 900 graduate degrees that will be conferred at the event. ...

The NDP is accusing the department of health of "arrogance" in its response to conflicting information on plans to use a wing of the Janeway for adult gynecological services. The provincial government...

The union representing police officers with the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary says it's pleased with what it calls government's "ongoing commitment" to the RNC. Last week's budget includes funding t...

Members of the media will get a sneak peak today of a new "world class" Titanic and Iceberg exhibit in St. John's. On this day 113 years ago, the Titanic plunged beneath the waves in the icy Atlantic ...

A man who tried to get away with shoplifting from a store in the capital city ended up in handcuffs yesterday. RNC were called to the shop in the east end just after 2:30 yesterday afternoon as a man ...

The City of St. John's has released the results of a 'What We Heard' survey on impressions of the downtown pedestrian mall, and whether it's working to the satisfaction of local business operators and...

April is Oral Health Month, and the Canadian Dental Association is stressing the importance of going to the dentist early and often. Dr. Joel Antel says that while many people may be in a tough financ...

The minister of justice says he's pleased to finally see a multi-billion dollar class action lawsuit settled, meaning that the provincial government stands to gain "a significant amount of money" over...

One man has been charged with forcible confinement and assault following an incident in Stephenville over the weekend. The RCMP were first called to a home just before 5:00 a.m. Sunday following repor...

A local businessman is doing his part to help feed people in need in the community. Seven years ago, Scott Hillyer of Coffee Matters started working with various churches in Mount Pearl to prepare mea...