A man accused of trying to kill a woman in a house in downtown St. John’s late last year is going to trial. William Robert Oliver appeared before a judge at provincial court via videolink from Her Majesty’s Penitentiary today. The 36-year-old is entering not-guilty pleas to charges that include attempted murder and aggravated assault. […]
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The search is continuing for 31-year-old Tyler Bennett, who remains unlawfully at large after escaping the West Coast Correctional Centre in Stephenville on June 14. Police are now warning he may possibly be in the company of 36-year-old Pamela Crocker of Cow Head. Police are concerned for her safety and well-being. Anyone having information about the […]
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Newfoundlanders and Labradorians are invited to pay their respects at upcoming commemorative events associated with the centennial of the National War Memorial in St. John’s. The lying-in-state for the unknown First World War soldier from Newfoundland and Labrador will take place from Friday, June 28-Sunday, June 30, in the main lobby of the Confederation Building […]
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Earlier this month, Marine Atlantic announced that a problem with the Ala’suinu’s lubrication system would result in a delay to the start of the Argentia service. Work to correct the issue has taken longer than expected. Repairs are now nearing completion and the organization is set to begin port trials and final integration activities. “These […]
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At 11:07 p.m. on Thursday night, the RNC responded to a robbery in St. John’s. Officers located the 39-year-old male a short time later. He was in possession of a firearm and has been charged with carrying a concealed weapon, resisting arrest and breach of court order. The male was held in custody to appear […]
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Once again the City of St. John’s is implementing a pedestrian-only zone in Quidi Vidi Village from Friday to Sunday this summer. The area will be pedestrian only on Fridays to Sundays, from noon to 10 p.m., Barrows Road and Stone’s Road will be closed to through traffic. Local traffic will be permitted, with staffed […]
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Just before midnight last night the RNC responded to a motor vehicle accident in the west end of St. John’s. The 43-year-old male driver exited the vehicle and entered a nearby wooded area. The police K9 unit was called and located the male a short time later. The accused was charged with impaired operation of […]
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On Thursday firefighting efforts continued throughout the day and successfully kept the fire near Churchill Falls to the south banks of the river. The fire has not crossed the river and there is no advancement towards the community. The Province continues to arrange additional firefighting support and resources. In addition to the resources and equipment […]
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To celebrate National Indigenous People’s Day, the Mi’kmaq communities across the province will be holding several events. The Qalipu First Nation will hold events in Corner Brook and Glenwood, Grand Falls-Windsor, and Stephenville Crossing. Celebrations in Corner Brook will begin at 9:00 a.m. on the Majestic Lawn with song sharing and breakfast. There will be […]
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Two people were sent to hospital following a dramatic collision at one of St. John’s’ most dangerous intersections. At about 12:45 a.m. on Friday emergency crews responded to the intersection of Prince Philip Drive and Allandale Road following the two-vehicle collision. A compact SUV and a sedan had collided in the intersection, sending the SUV […]
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