Category Archives: Local News

HMCS Cabot is commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic-one of the most significant operations of World War II-with a parade and wreath-laying ceremony in St. John's tomorrow. T...

Minister Steve Crocker will fill the gap in the provincial cabinet following the resignation of Andrew Parsons. Crocker, who is already in the tourism, culture, arts and recreation portfolio, will ste...

A man who became aggressive with security guards at a business in St. John's is now in custody. The incident happened at about 8:00 last night. The 51-year-old man just happened to be on the RNC's wan...

Burin Peninsula RCMP have arrested a 72-year-old man on a charge of driving while prohibited. Police received a report that Alvin Roff of Mortier, who was prohibited from driving due to a previous imp...

The MP-elect for the Alberta riding of Battle River-Crowfoot has decided to step down to allow Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre to run. Poilievre lost his own seat in the Ottawa-area riding ...

Tomorrow is World Astronomy Day and the Royal Astronomical Society is hosting a special event to mark the occasion. Astronomers will be on site at the Johnson Geo Centre on Signal Hill from 1:00 to 4:...

The leader of the Opposition believes the "Trump factor" came to the fore in this week's federal election. The Liberals returned to the governing side of the House of Commons, just three seats short o...

Newly elected Prime Minister Mark Carney has outlined the priorities for his minority government, promising to cut the GST on new homes selling at or below $1 million, and to reduce the tax on homes p...

The main trail on Gros Morne Mountain is now closed for the next month or so to ensure that local wildlife is not disturbed at a very important time of year. Springtime is when many newly-born animals...

Memorial University's newly-selected president says she hopes to build and restore trust in the institution and its administration in her new role. Dr. Janet Morrison, who will take over as President ...