Month: March 2024

2 years ago

Update to Services Impacted Due to Adverse Weather

Due to severe weather, urgent care services at Dr. William H. Newhook Community Health Centre in Whitbourne are closed. All Eastern-Urban and Eastern-Rural zone administrative buildings and community buildings/health sites that do not provide a 24-hour service, with the exception of the dialysis treatment centres located at Mount Pearl Square and Coish Place in Clarenville, […]

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2 years ago

Minister Dempster Participating in International Women’s Day Luncheon in Happy Valley-Goose Bay

Minister of Labrador Affairs and Minister Responsible for Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation Lisa Dempster will be in Labrador today to participate in a luncheon. The Minister will bring remarks at a luncheon marking International Women’s Day at noon. The luncheon is hosted by the Mokami Status of Women Council and will be held at the […]

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2 years ago

Take Me home. Snowy roads – Beachy Cove Elementary teachers deliver fun message to students

The teachers and staff at Beachy Cove Elementary sure know how to have fun. The Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s school often shares adorable videos on social media, from holiday-themed songs to the traditional last day of school send-off. They didn’t disappoint this morning, delivering their own rendition of the John Denver classic to inform students that, […]

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2 years ago

Youth arrested after assault in St. John’s

The RNC responded to an assault complaint at a residence in St. John’s on Thursday morning. Officers spoke with the complainant who stated that a youth in the home had sprayed her in the face with hand sanitizer. The youth was arrested for assault with a weapon and she was taken into custody to await […]

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2 years ago

Town of Conception Bay South Exploring ATV Pilot Project

The Town of Conception Bay South is exploring the possibilities of an ATV Pilot Project. This initiative aims to permit ATV use on designated roads, enhancing recreational opportunities for both residents and visitors. Two key locations have been identified for potential ATV use. The first is Seal Cove Road/Garden Road by provides improved access to […]

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2 years ago

Police called to disturbance in Mount Pearl to woman holding knife

The RNC was called to a disturbance at a residence in Mount Pearl overnight. When officers arrived an irate female was still in the home holding the knife. Officers drew their tasers and the female complied with demands to drop the weapon. The 31-year-old female was arrested and was charged with uttering threats, assault, assault […]

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2 years ago

Travel not recommended in many areas of the province this morning

Across the province roads are snow-covered in most areas with the exception of the Great Northern Peninsula. Travel is not recommended on most of the Avalon Peninsula, south coast, and areas of central. There is poor visibility in many areas. Roads in Labrador are partly snow-covered from Cache River Depot to the Quebec border. Elsewhere, […]

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2 years ago

Westbound Lane on the TCH near Clarenville is impassable

The westbound lane of the Trans-Canada Highway is impassable just east of Clarenville, near Deep Bight. A tractor-trailer is blocking the road. Clarenville RCMP is asking people to avoid the area if possible.

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2 years ago

Many schools closed due to severe weather

Memorial University’s St. John’s, Marine Institute and Signal Hill campuses, including the Childcare Centre, are closed for the day. The following schools are closed all day:All schools in the St. John’s metro areaAdmiral’s AcademyAll Hallows ElementaryAmalgamated AcademyAnthony Paddon ElementaryAscension CollegiateBay Roberts PrimaryCarbonear AcademyCarbonear CollegiateClarenville High SchoolDiscovery CollegiateFrank Roberts Junior HighHeritage CollegiateHoly Cross School ComplexHoly Redeemer […]

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2 years ago

Municipal Facilities closed on the northeast Avalon

All facilities in the City of St. John’s are closed today. The Robin Hood Bay Waste Management Facility will remain open, except for residential drop-off.  Waste and recycling collection for area five is also cancelled. All facilities in Paradise are closed for the day. Household garbage and recycling regularly scheduled for Friday in Mount Pearl […]

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