Month: May 2024

2 years ago

Police investigating theft of dirt bike

Bay St. George RCMP is investigating the theft of a dirt bike that was stolen from a residence in Port au Port East. On April 16, police received the report. The dirt bike was taken from an exterior shed on the owner’s property on Oceanview Drive sometime between the evening of April 14 and the […]

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2 years ago

Provincial Government Invests $550,000 to Support Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Training

The Department of Health and Community Services has provided $550,000 in funding to the Canadian Mental Health Association to support mental health and suicide prevention training initiatives. This funding will enable CMHA-NL to continue to partner with Lifewise NL and Richard’s Legacy Foundation for Survivors of Suicide Loss to provide essential training programs across the […]

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2 years ago

S’Myelin Warriors and Critters N Things Team Up for the “Paws for MS” 

On Saturday, May 11 the S’Myelin Warriors community group, in collaboration with Critters N Things, will host the “Paws for MS” walk in support of the Canadian Mental Health Association. All proceeds from the event go towards helping those affected by chronic illnesses manage their mental health. Illnesses like MS can have a profound impact on mental […]

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2 years ago

Formal Hearings to be held in Sheshatshiu next month

The Commissioners of the Inquiry Respecting the Treatment, Experiences and Outcomes of Innu in the Child Protection System are convening two weeks of Formal Hearings at the Sheshatshiu Ussiniun Youth Centre in June. The first will take place from June 3 to 7, and the second, from June 24 to 28. These hearings will provide an opportunity for the Commissioners to […]

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2 years ago

Moderate injuries reported in Mount Pearl assault

A 20-year-old man will appear in court this morning following an assault in Mount Pearl on Tuesday afternoon. When officers responded to the scene, they learned that the driver of a vehicle was assaulted by another family member while operating the car and had suffered moderate injuries. The accused faces a single charge of assault. 

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2 years ago

10th Annual Downhome Expo this weekend

The 10th Annual Downhome Expo takes place at the Mount Pearl Glacier this weekend. The expo kicks off on Friday at 3:00 p.m. and concludes on Sunday at 5:00 p.m. It is the largest tradeshow and marketplace in Newfoundland and Labrador, there will be more than 100 different vendors, games, contests and more. The Downhome Marketplace also features local […]

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2 years ago

St. John’s International Airport Authority Developing Accessibility Plan

The St. John’s International Airport Authority is developing its Accessibility Plan to assist in meeting its requirements under the Accessible Canada Act and the Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations. This Plan will serve as its roadmap to help the airport continue to become more accessible and inclusive.  From May 3 to May 21, […]

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2 years ago

Not much change in the weather for Wednesday

An area of low pressure continues to spin southeast of Newfoundland and Labrador and remains stationary. At this game time, an area of high pressure is ridging down into Labrador from northern Nunuvut. This setup generates broad onshore flow into the region in a moist airmass. The result is lots of showers, drizzle, and fog […]

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2 years ago

Another foggy commute across the Island

Roads are wet once again with fog across most of Newfoundland. Visibility is reduced in areas of fog. Across Route 500 in Labrador, there are few snow-covered areas.   Marine Atlantic and provincial ferries are on schedule. At the St. John’s International Airport, WestJet Flight 53 is delayed and Air Canada Flight 1574 is delayed. At the […]

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2 years ago

Individual arrested after assault in St. John’s

At 10:19 pm on Tuesday night, the RNC were called to a report of an assault in progress in St. John’s. When police arrived they spoke with a female victim who advised she was assaulted by her brother. The 24-year-old male suspect was located inside a residential apartment complex. He was arrested and will appear […]

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