Month: April 2024

2 years ago

Police investigating truck theft in Spaniards Bay

Bay Roberts RCMP is investigating the theft of a pickup truck that was stolen from a residential property in Spaniards Bay between the evening hours of April 15 and the afternoon of April 16. The truck, a 2011 blue Chevrolet Silverado with NL licence plate CG9422, was stolen while parked in a driveway on the […]

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2 years ago

Whooping Cough cases increase across the province

The number of cases of whooping cough is increasing across Newfoundland and Labrador and the Chief Medical Officer of Health is encouraging residents to ensure they are up to date with their vaccinations. The respiratory infection caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis can lead to severe complications, especially in vulnerable populations. Pertussis typically begins with […]

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2 years ago

St. John’s offering oversized waste appointments

Residents of St. John’s can book a free curbside collection appointment for oversized waste. Appointments can be made online at Curbit St. John’s or by calling 311. Appointments will be scheduled based on the regular waste collection day. Items for pick up must be placed at the curb by 8:00 a.m. on the assigned collection […]

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2 years ago

Royal St. John’s Regatta Committee accepting nominations for Hall of Fame

The Royal St. John’s Regatta Committee is now accepting nominations for 2024 inductees into the Royal St. John’s Regatta Hall of Fame. Nominations are open in the categories of Rower/Crew, Coach/Coxswain, and Builder. The objectives of the Hall of Fame are to recognize individuals or crews on the basis of ability, sportsmanship, character and achievement […]

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2 years ago

Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society matched for the rest of April

Canadian Cancer Society is calling on all Canadians to unite against cancer this Daffodil Month and double their impact with a limited-time donation match until April 30. In the final days of Daffodil Month 2024, the Canadian Cancer Society is pleased to be working with an anonymous funding partner who will match donations to the […]

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2 years ago

Most capital city offices close for St. George’s holiday

Due to the St. George’s Day holiday on Monday, April 22, city offices will be closed with the exception of the following: Access St. John’s is available to residents 24 hours a day, seven days a week by email at access@stjohns.ca, by phone at 311 or 709-754-CITY (2489) or by the 311 St. John’s app.

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2 years ago

Happy Valley-Goose Bay Spring Cleanup Program taking place in May

The Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay is advising the public that its annual spring cleanup program will start Monday, May 6. Litter collection will start on Monday, May 6, with town workers collecting litter throughout the community and will continue until it is completed. Bulk residental waste roadside collection will start on Monday, May 27. […]

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2 years ago

UPDATE: Fire under control in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, state of emergency lifted

The RCMP are advising the public that the fires in Happy Valley-Goose Bay and on the Canadian Forces Base are now under control and there is no current risk of an explosion. The state of emergency has also been lifted and residents can return to their properties. Hamilton River Road, between Happy Valley-Goose Bay and […]

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2 years ago

Fire crews quickly extinguish fire in east-end office building

Firefighters made quick work of a fire in an office building on Torbay Road late Friday evening. Crews with the St. John’s Regional Fire Department (SJRFD) responded to the Nuport Building shortly before 11:00 p.m.. Ken Dinn, Platoon Chief with SJRFD said they received a call from a passerby who could see flames through a […]

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2 years ago

State of Emergency: RCMP warn of uncontrolled fire near explosive material in Happy Valley-Goose Bay

Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP are informing residents of the town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay and the Canadian Forces Base in Happy Valley-Goose Bay of an uncontrolled fire in the area. The fire has spread to an area containing explosive material and an explosion is expected. The Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay has declared a state of […]

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