Newfoundland News

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Federal and provincial sources say Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Kathy Dunderdale will announce financing details Tuesday on the Muskrat Falls hydro project.

The verdict in the trial for two men accused of plotting to escape custody from a St. John's psychiatric hospital is expected Dec. 20. Matthew Francis O'Quinn and Kenneth Edward Green are pictured in provincial court in St. John's today.

Saint John's Abbey is disclosing the names of 18 current and former monks who it says have likely sexually abused minors.

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary has confirmed a 64-year-old man has died after a workplace accident at Mile One Harley off Kenmount Road in St. John's.

A man suspected of hitting and killing his girlfriend while driving drunk at Airport Heights in St. John's still doesn't have a lawyer.

St. John's - Two renowned doctors will join local speaker Jeremy Bennett in St. John's this week, to speak about pharmaceuticals, eastern medicine and the power of the mind.

Christopher Mitchelmore says government hasn't been communicating enough with people in his district about when a new medical facility for the Strait of Belle Isle will be ready.

The Bible on which George Washington placed his hand the first time he took the oath of office as U.S. president will go on display for one-day only at the Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library in Austin.

Many people have long lists of Christmas wishes this time of year, but Rhonda Janes has one which is quite short.

Police say a man who allegedly tried to break into a western Newfoundland apartment complex made his arrest easy for officers after leaving a trail.

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary continues to gather information about an assault with a weapon on Saturday morning, in the area of Bishop's Cove at Harbour Drive in St. John's, that sent two men to hospital.

It will be performed by the St. John's Chamber Choir at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at St. John's Catholic Church, 207 York St. The concert will feature "Totus Tuus," written by the late Police composed Henryk Goercki.

NDP Leader Lorraine Michael says she's open to the possibility of Dale Kirby and Christopher Mitchelmore returning to her caucus.

St John's school principal Patrick Hazlewood has asked Marlborough Town Council to set aside free parking for sixth form students in town in a bid to combat traffic problems around the school.

RNC Sgt. Paul Roche says police will be increasing their presence on the roads for the holiday season to deter people from driving while impaired.

An 18-year-old man from Corner Brook was arrested Friday after St. Anthony RCMP seized cocaine, cash and drug paraphernalia from a vehicle.

The low-profile, independent bookstore in the heart of the Annapolis campus serves students, faculty and staff - and some area residents.

Choir member Mary Dobbie, 100, receives her Guinness World Record certificate from Air Commodore William Gambold, the Deputy Lord Lieutenant of North Yorkshire Staff, family and friends gathered at St John's House care home, at Kirk Hammerton, to be entertained by the choir and to congratulate the singers who, with an average age of 91, had broken ... (more)

Actors Douglas Sullivan and Avery Ash hitchhiking at Cape Spear, Newfoundland in the road movie, 'Hold Fast.'

St. John's Lutheran Church in Summit is preparing for a merry Christmas this year.