Newfoundland News

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Newfoundland and Labrador will borrow $5 billion over 40 years to help finance the Muskrat Falls hydroelectric project, Premier Kathy Dunderdale said Tuesday as she announced that the federal loan guarantee for the development is finalized.

This home on Thorburn Road is where a man had barricaded himself Monday armed with firearms.

CBC Newfoundland and Labrador's annual turkey drive kicked into high gear this morning, as we held drive-thru collections in three locations - and provided a live video stream of the one in St. John's.

Three St. John's men facing child pornography charges had their cases called in provincial court in St. John's Monday.

The Newfoundland and Labrador Outfitters Association is planning to strike a committee in the new year to help address its guide shortage problem.

St. John's Abbey has released an updated list of monks "who likely have offended against minors."

St. John's city councillor Danny Breen, who is chair of the city's finance committee, talks about the city's 2014 budget.

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.