Month: February 2024

The Provincial Government is marking an improvement in American Marten (Island of Newfoundland Population) numbers by downlisting its status from Threatened to Vulnerable under the provincial Endangered Species Act. Newfoundland Marten is one of only 14 mammal species native to the Island of Newfoundland. The population is geographically isolated, and genetically and ecologically distinct. First […]

The RNC is warning the public of the dangerous use of illicit drugs following recent sudden deaths. Over the last week, there have been five deaths on the Northeast Avalon and in Labrador. While the deaths are all under investigation by the RNC and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, police believe there is […]

Each year in February, tens of thousands of Canadians step outside the warmth and comfort of home to shine a light of welcome and compassion in their communities.  Choices for Youth is hosting their annual ‘Coldest Night of The Year‘ – a family-friendly fundraising walk in support of local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger, […]

The RNC are once again searching for a 15-year-old boy who was reported missing in the centre city area of St. John’s wearing a red hoodie, black pants, black shirt and white sneakers. Zachary Conway is described as five feet, six inches tall, with blonde hair and greenish-blue eyes. For context, Conway was most recently […]

The City of St. John’s is seeking input and recommendations from residents on the issue of violence and crime in the city. The city is looking for feedback from those with lived experiences with violence and/or crime and perceptions of safety, as well as recommendations on best practices in the community, identification of gaps, and […]

Enhancements to cardiac and stroke care are being expanded across the province to support better patient outcomes: The reduction in hospital stays has also increased access to other patients by making acute care beds available sooner than expected. These enhancements are in addition to the same day fly-in/fly-out cardiac catheterization flights, which have led to […]