Month: August 2023

3 years ago

Gambo man charged for impaired driving

A Gambo man is facing impaired driving charges after the RCMP responded to a report of a collision in a Gambo parking lot. One man was arrested and provided breath samples that were more than four times the legal limit. His vehicle was impounded, his driver’s license suspended and he was held in custody overnight. […]

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3 years ago

RNC investigating ‘cash trapping’

Police are investigating a report of ‘cash trapping’ in Mount Pearl.  On Monday, at approximately 4 p.m., police responded to a bank on Old Placentia Road in relation to suspicious activity involving a drive-thru ATM terminal. Responding officers were informed that individuals were attempting to withdraw cash from the terminal, but the terminal was not […]

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3 years ago

Fortunate Ones announce fall tour with The East Pointers

The Fortunate Ones are hitting the road again. The band has announced a Canadian fall tour with PEI’s finest, The East Pointers. The dates follow the band’s opening set for Fleet Foxes at Halifax Jazz Festival earlier this summer, Budweiser Stage with Alan Doyle, Tim Baker and Donovan Woods on Aug. 10, and news that […]

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3 years ago

Fire ban remains in place for St. John’s, Mount Pearl and Paradise

The St. John’s Regional Fire Department is reminding citizens that a fire ban remains in effect for much of metro, including St. John’s, Mount Pearl, and Paradise. The fire ban will be evaluated and updated by Friday. Over the last two days, some have been asking why SJRFD has a fire ban in place and […]

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3 years ago

Police continue search for Tony Farrell

Wanted man Tony Farrell is still at large. He has evaded arrest since being the subject of an emergency alert which was issued on July 19. At the time, residents in the area of Swift Current on the Burin Peninsula were asked to stay inside their homes with their doors locked, but police still haven’t […]

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3 years ago

Katarina Roxon wins bronze for Canada at Paralympic Games

Katarina Roxon continues to excel on the international stage. One of the province’s most decorated athletes, she won bronze in the 100-metre breaststroke this weekend at the 2023 World Para Swimming Championships. A native of Kippins, it’s her fifth time competing for Canada at the Paralympic Games. At 15, Roxon was the youngest swimmer on […]

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3 years ago

Corner Brook woman arrested after assaulting hospital staff and police officers

RNC attended the area of West Street early this morning after receiving a call of an intoxicated female crying in the area. On arrival, the female was located and detained for her own safety due to her high level of intoxication. The female was taken to Western Memorial Hospital for treatment at which time she […]

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3 years ago

Registration for MedQuest Virtual with Memorial University now open

High school students interested in learning more about careers in health can now register for MedQuest Virtual. MedQuest Virtual is a career-oriented online event for Newfoundland and Labrador students in Grades 10-12. Youth will be introduced to many health professions, including medicine, nursing, pharmacy, human kinetics and recreation, social work and psychology. Hosted by the Faculty of […]

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3 years ago

Wednesday morning update; Rain moves in this afternoon, while wind speeds pick up in the Wreckhouse area

Our next area of low pressure slowly swirls in from the southwest today, and this will help push clouds, showers, rain, and even some wind into the region as the day progresses. Morning radar shows showers and areas of rain are already approaching the southwest coast, which is a few hours ahead of schedule. The […]

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3 years ago

Province announces $2.7 million to support Year of the Arts

The province has declared 2024 to be the Year of the Arts. On Tuesday, the government announced $2.7 million to support artists in their work. NTV’s Marykate O’Neill reports.

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