Category Archives: Local News

A man charged in connection with a violent incident in Torbay this week is well known to police and the courts. Forty-year-old Grant Tapper, who has a long history of violence, was arrested Wednesday ...

A local dermatologist is applauding the recent appointment of Dr. Pat Parfrey as the new CEO of NL Health - expressing hope and confidence that his leadership will take the health authority in a posit...

Seven candidates filed their papers yesterday prior to the deadline for the federal Liberal leadership. They include Chandra Arya, Jaime Battiste, Frank Baylis, Mark Carney, Ruby Dhalla, Chrystia Free...

Newfoundland Transshipment Limited says all operations at its Whiffen Head facility in Placentia Bay have been suspended pending the completion of a safety inspection and damage assessment after a tan...

The Newfoundland and Labrador Alliance for the Control of Tobacco says there is a "vaping crisis" among young people in the province, and they have developed some resources to help deal with it. The o...

Burin Peninsula Energy Board says its open to any all issues and concerns surrounding wind-powered hydrogen development proposed for the Burin Peninsula. Marystown Mayor Brian Keating is on the local ...

It may be next winter before residents of Southlands and Goulds see improvements to snow-clearing. Councillor Carl Ridgeley says the city has been working to improve snow-clearing operation, but his w...

The province's new QMJHL team has a name that dives deep into the determination and resilience of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians. The Regiment is a nod to the sacrifice and bravery of members of the...

The provincial government will make an education infrastructure announcement this morning in Paradise. Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Fred Hutton will be joined by other provincial governm...

Police have taken one person into custody after a search at a home in Shea Heights this morning. Residents were asked to stay away from the area of Druken Crescent earlier this morning while RNC desce...