Category Archives: Local News

The economy added 47,000 jobs across Canada in September, while the unemployment rate declined for the first time since January to 6.5 per cent. The job numbers are out for September, and they show th...

The northern lights were shining bright over the skies of Newfoundland and Labrador last night. People flocked outside to get a look at the spectacular natural phenomenon, which filled the skies with ...

The provincial health service has set up toll-free numbers as it rolls out the fall vaccination program for respiratory illness. Distribution begins Monday, October 21, but appointments can be made no...

The Longshoremen's Protective Union claims the use of foreign seafarers to load and offload cruise ships visiting the province threatens the jobs of local workers. Local 1953 President Chris Gosse say...

The lawyer representing some 200 survivors of abuse at the hands of Roman Catholic priests within the Archdiocese of St. John's, is confident that they'll get to the $105 million dollar settlement rea...

Opposition leader Tony Wakeham says it is "unbelievable" that the provincial government received $150 million from the feds for the replacement of HMP, yet the provincial justice minister "doesn't eve...

The country is moving towards net-zero by 2035, and while the uptake on electric vehicles is on the rise, there's a long way to go before mass adoption of electric vehicles is possible. That's accordi...

Indigenous leaders will be on hand this afternoon as a new bronze statue and artwork commemorating the culture and history of the Beothuk people is unveiled at Confederation Building. The Beothuk were...

A woman has been charged after an incident at a downtown food establishment yesterday afternoon. The 43-year-old, who was a customer, assaulted another customer, a man. They did not know each other. T...

An RFP has been issued for the construction of 50 new provincially-owned homes in Corner Brook. The first phase of the project began earlier this year with the demolition of 32 long-term vacant apartm...