Category Archives: Local News

Minister Steve Crocker says tourism numbers for the province in the 2024 summer season bounced back to surpass pre-pandemic levels. The minister made the announcement in the House of Assembly yesterda...

The island will remain under a northeasterly flow, which means there's no immediate end in sight to the steady stream of rain, drizzle and fog seen for the last few weeks. Environment Canada meteorolo...

Eastlink hopes to have services restored later this evening following a widespread interruption in service in Newfoundland due to damage to the network. The company says "a third party" caused damage ...

A man at risk of being deemed a dangerous offender for his criminal, sexual exploits is again railing against the court process. Stephen Hopkins faces new charges of committing indecent acts, allegedl...

Labrador West is getting back fire protection at the airport. Transport Canada pulled the service about four years ago, leaving it up to the municipalities. Labrador MP Yvonne Jones says Wabush did no...

The justice Minister is holding his ground on calls for a public inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the Tony Humby/Bruce Escott case, despite calls from the opposition. It is alleged that both...

A driver decided to take officers on a wild goose chase in what was supposed to be a routine traffic stop in downtown St. John's. RNC flashed the lights on the vehicle just before 11:00 yesterday morn...

The director of the Serious Incident Response Team has been appointed as Provincial Court judge for Happy Valley-Goose Bay effective immediately. Mike King's appointment was announced by Justice Minis...

There's no major change in prices at the pumps this morning. Gas and diesel cost about a half a cent less. Furnace oil is also down by about half a cent. Stove oil on the island is down by less than a...

The province has lost another well-known broadcaster. Deborah Birmingham, best known as a co-host of OZFM's Dawn Patrol, passed away Tuesday. Her death comes three months after the passing of her long...