St. John's News

St John the Baptist Church in Spalding is having a massive, 700,000 revamp thanks to a generous legacy that made much of the work possible.

One of St. John's most famous parks is celebrating its 100-year anniversary this weekend - and CBC wants you to share your fondest memories of time spent at the site.

St. John's Lutheran Church, 7 Wood St., Pittston, will hold its 2014 Vacation Bible School from Aug. 4 to 8. Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m., with Bible School events scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. The church is bringing back Pandamania.

Owner Kathie Hicks said at first, she was looking for space to open up a healthy fast-food restaurant, but when a food truck became available for purchase, she couldn't resist.

The St. John's IceCaps were recognized on Thursday for selling out every game at Mile One Centre for the third consecutive season.

The fanatical Far Right, after taking a few days off to catch their collective breath, is back again - with a vengeance.

CHILDREN at St John's Catholic Primary School in Tiverton have been showcasing their performing skills at the school's annual talent show.

Kenny's Pond Retirement Community resident Delores Cahill crossed an item off her bucket list this week: lunch with actor/comedian Mark Critch.

Her Majesty's Penitentiary is pictured in St. John's, N.L., overlooking Quidi Vidi Lake on June 9, 2011.

The intimate dinner, hosted by Knutsford Town Mayor Clr Neil Forbes, features a specially designed menu from the King Street restaurant and is the first fundraising event of the mayoral year.

A St John's man charged with causing the death of a woman by dangerous driving has had an application for bail denied.

They played mini tennis, football and tag rugby, as well as participating in athletics, dance and leadership activities at Carterton Community College.

Residents and staff gathered in the chapel of St. John's Retirement Village to welcome new chief executive officer M. Therese Brown on Monday afternoon.

More than 700 pupils from schools in Bassetlaw have recently taken part in a campaign that highlights the dangers of water during the summer months.

The federal and provincial governments agreed on a renewed gas tax fund Wednesday, which will see communities in Newfoundland and Labrador receive $325 million over the next decade.

Miami police are in the process of extraditing a man wanted in the late June killing of a local bartender and musician, who was shot dead when he arrived home and encountered a robbery in progress.

Katsheshuk Fisheries is expected to plead guilty on charges related to a death on board a shrimp vessel in 2012.

A teenager admitted on the stand Wednesday she had claimed to be an adult on her Facebook profile page when she chatted with Kevin Kelly.

Michael Tracey is now facing an additional 22 charges related to allegations of theft from the NLTA and a rash of home break-ins in the St. John's area.

On Tuesday, trustees at St John's School announced it had proposed to integrate with the neighbouring St Clare's School, leaving its current Church Street, Newton, home behind.