Category Archives: Local News

Police officers are at the scene of what's being called a major drug and weapons search in the capital city's east end. A number of arrests have been made and charges are pending as a result of a sear...

The provincial government hosted a ceremony and unveiling at Confederation Building in St. John's today recognizing the culture and historic significance of the Innu Nation. The artwork, created by th...

The provincial justice minister says he's met repeatedly with members of the National Policing Federation to discuss issues of concern. The federation recently launched an online petition calling on t...

Provincial fisheries Minister Gerry Byrne believes there is middle ground that can be achieved as it relates to snow crab quotas in the 3K zone. Harvesters spent the weekend protesting the 20 to 25 pe...

A ceremony was held at the hospital in Gander today to remember a doctor who had a significant impact on the town. Dr. Peter Blackie passed away just over a year ago. He practiced medicine for about 5...

Finance Minister Siobhan Coady will bring down the 2025 budget on April 9th. The provincial government shut down the House of Assembly after just a week-and-a-half on March 12th, saying they would rec...

There's still no word on when the new Mews Centre in the west end of St. John's will be open to the public. Ward councilor Greg Noseworthy posted an update of sorts on social media indicating that the...

It looks like some premiers across the country have benefited from the phenomenon known as the 'Trump bump.' Approval ratings have jumped for a number of premiers according to the latest Angus Reid su...

The RNC is searching for a white Hyundai car believed to be involved in a hit and run Monday evening on Hamilton Avenue near Shaw Street that sent a man to hospital with serious injuries. Police were ...

The trial for a man facing more than 70 sexual violence charges against a dozen youth is in a holding pattern as lawyers hash out legal arguments in private. The trial for 64-year-old Tony Humby has s...