Month: November 2023

3 years ago

David Brazil stepping down to focus on health

David Brazil announced that he will be stepping away from politics in December. Brazil is stepping down as he nears his 14th year as the MHA for Conception Bay East – Bell Island. He says now is the time for him to focus on his health, and on his family. He thanked all of his […]

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3 years ago

Charges issued to parents of unsupervised youth by RCMP following off-road vehicle collision

Following an investigation into a collision that occurred in September of 2023 between a dirt bike operated by an unsupervised youth and a side-by-side all-terrain vehicle (ATV) with two adult occupants, New-Wes-Valley RCMP has charged parents of the youth involved. The youth and the two adults were transported to hospital for treatment of various injuries. […]

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3 years ago

Local business supports annual Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund

For the fourth year in a row, Always In Vogue has supported veterans in Newfoundland and Labrador through their annual seal fur poppy campaign. This morning, Darren Halloran of Always In Vogue presented the cheque for $20,000 to The Royal Canadian Legion Poppy fund. Leo Jenkins with Branch 1 of the Royal Canadian Legion says, […]

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3 years ago

Corner Brook Fire Department rallies for donations after vandals destroy toys

The annual Corner Brook Fire Department toy drive has taken place for almost 40 years. As they collected donations for children from low-income families this Christmas, they were visited by their own Grinch. Last week, a break and enter at their storage facility resulted in thousands of dollars of destroyed toys. Now they’re looking for […]

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3 years ago

Police investigate assault at Lewisporte Intermediate School

Lewisporte RCMP are investigating an assault that happened at Lewisporte Intermediate School on Thursday. Shortly before the lunch hour, police received a report of an assault that took place inside the school involving two students. Officers attended the school and determined that one youth was assaulted by another, resulting in a charge of assault. The […]

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3 years ago

Preliminary inquiry set for accused murderer Robert Belbin

A St. John’s man accused of murdering a man in the centre of St. John’s earlier this year will have a preliminary inquiry next spring. The inquiry was scheduled today when Robert Belbin appeared in provincial court via video link from Her Majesty’s Penitentiary. It will begin June 3 and is expected to last five […]

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3 years ago

Growlers fall to Railers at Mary Brown’s Centre

The Newfoundland Growlers dropped a tight 5-4 decision against the Worcester Railers on Thursday night at the Mary Brown’s Centre. After falling behind 4-1, a pair of goals from Jackson Berezowski and an equalizer from Tate Singleton with under three minutes remaining had overtime looking locked in. Ashton Calder would play spoiler for Worcester as […]

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3 years ago

Meetings for Inquiry Into Innu Children in Care in Natuashish postponed

Meetings set for next week have been postponed for the Inquiry Respecting the Treatment, Experiences and Outcomes of Innu in the child protection system due to recent tragedies in the community. The decision was made in consultation with Innu leadership and healing services professionals who are on the ground in Natuashish to continue the inquiry’s […]

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3 years ago

NL Health Services providing several scholarships

NL Health Services is providing several scholarship opportunities across the province. There are over 45 scholarships available, ranging from $500 to $6,500. Of those scholarships, 25 are available for staff, 19 scholarships are available for dependants of staff, and two Quality Healthcare Scholarships for eligible graduate or post-graduate students are being provided. Eligibility details, including […]

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3 years ago

Road closures in St. John’s on Saturday due to Remembrance Day

On Saturday there will be road closures in downtown St. John’s due to the Remembrance Day parade and ceremony. The parade and ceremony will take place at the Sergeants’ Memorial on Queen’s Road beginning at 10:15 a.m. To facilitate Remembrance Day events Queen’s Road from Rawlins Cross to Long’s Hill will be closed from 9:30 […]

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