Category Archives: Local News

Fire caused some damage to a popular restaurant in Portugal Cove-St. Philips overnight. Emergency crews were called to By the Beach shortly before midnight after a fire broke out in the restaurant's d...

The provincial government is creating a mentoring program that is focused on quality and inclusion that will support early childhood educators and child care services. Funding will be provided to sele...

Public health officials in this province are monitoring developments with the mpox virus closely, and while the risk right now is low, the Chief Medical Officer of Health is providing tips on what to ...

The president of CUPE Newfoundland and Labrador says NL Health Services issuing an RFP to standardize the use of agency nurses "reeks of privatization." The health authority issued the RFP last week, ...

A man on the west coast is facing a slew of charges after his fake licence plate failed to fool police. Officers on patrol in Corner Brook yesterday afternoon pulled the vehicle over after noticing th...

Ernesto has regained hurricane status and will bring a dumping of rain as it passes along the southeast coast of the island. Environment Canada has issued rainfall warnings for the Avalon, with anywhe...

Rocky Harbour RCMP is investigating a break, enter and theft that happened earlier this month at the Blue Whale Diner, Convenience and Gas Bar in Trout River. Police say the incident happened at about...

Parks Canada is issuing a reminder to visitors and guests about littering at National Historic sites, calling it an "eyesore" and "no fun for anyone. Not only that, but litter also poses a threat to w...

The Wilderness and Ecological Reserves Advisory Council, or WERAC, is making a public plea to help fill a vacancy on the council. The independent advisory council was created by the provincial governm...

Twenty-six local arts organizations have been awarded with a share of more than $1.75 million in funding this year through the Sustaining Program for Professional Arts Organizations. Executive Directo...