St. John's News

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

WestJet Airlines Ltd.'s first foray into Europe positions the Calgary-based low-fare carrier to compete head-on with Air Canada in the trans-Atlantic market by the end of the decade.

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.

A woman was sent to hospital this morning with non-life threatening injuries following a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Columbus Drive and Thorburn Road in St. John's.

St. John's city council is poised to approve a good-news budget on Monday afternoon, with the cat getting out of the bag a little earlier than expected.

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.

Sounds for the Season, presented by With Strings Attached, will be held at noon Thursday, Dec. 12, at St. John's United Methodist Church, 321 S. Oakland Ave. Members are Elda Franklin, viola and Mary Ann Helton, piano with guest artists Dave Franklin, saxophone; Jerry Helton, voice; and Kathy Hyatt, piano.

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

A resident provided a tip to police at approximately 12:30 a.m. Sunday concerning a possible impaired driver in the area of Cashin Avenue, according to the RNC's overnight report.

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.

As Newfoundland and Labrador's newest Rhodes scholar, the 22-year-old from Pasadena now has an excellent academic opportunity that could help him achieve that goal.

St. John's - A Conception Bay South man accused of having his dog's collar so tight around its neck, it was causing injury, is due to appear before a judge later this month.

This year's event sponsor is Allied Plastics, Inc. from Twin Lakes. The Twin Lakes Chamber and community appreciate their contribution and thanks them for helping to make this event possible.

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

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.