Category Archives: Local News

The morning and evening commutes are about to get a whole lot more challenging for many in the metro region. Continuing work on the Team Gushue Highway will mean that all ramps at the Heavy Tree Road ...

The former premier admits he "knew a lot of work needed to be done with the NL Housing file." Auditor General Denise Hanrahan this week released a report showing that waiting lists for public housing ...

One of the oldest continuous traditions at Memorial University's Faculty of Business is on today at the Sheraton. "Business Day" is a half-day conference which brings together students, alumni and ind...

A woman spent the night in the lockup after an investigation into a possible break-in at a home in the centre city. The homeowner called police just after 3:30 yesterday afternoon with concerns that s...

Legislation establishing the province's first Disability Advocate has passed another major step. Legislation to create the legal framework for the position was read for a third time last night, and is...

The provincial government says a Liberal amendment to make further cuts to the provincial gas tax in response to rising fuel prices from the war in Iran may be a case of jumping the gun. Earlier this ...

The federal government is giving out a total of $16-million in loans to local companies to support their work in the defence sector. Justice Minister Sean Fraser and MP Joanne Thompson delivered the g...

Residents of the Conception Bay north shore are responding with excitement and relief to news that Cabot Academy - destroyed in last year's wildfires - will be rebuilt. The province yesterday announce...

A man has been charged after reports of an indecent act at the hospital last evening. Officers got word of the incident around 7:45 and spoke with several witnesses who said the man been causing issue...

The price of gas continues to rise, edging even closer to the $2 dollar a litre mark. The regulated price of gas rose by 6.3 cents a litre last night. Diesel is up 4.7 cents a litre on the island and ...