Month: July 2024

1 year ago

One man dead, four in custody for homicide investigation after targeted attack in St. John’s

One man is dead and four people are in custody after a violent altercation in the area of Golf Avenue in St. John’s. RNC Cst. James Cadigan confirmed the fatality at a media availability Wednesday afternoon. Police had initially been called for a weapons offence, but when they arrived, they found there had been an […]

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1 year ago

University Avenue Storm Sewer Upgrades to Begin

In early August, construction crews will begin work to upgrade storm sewer infrastructure on University Avenue. Upgrades are expected to be completed by October 2024. The impacted area extends from approximately 118 University Avenue to the north side of Prince Philip Drive. The new storm sewer will be installed through the intersection, crossing all lanes […]

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1 year ago

Coady to Speak About the Provincial Economy

At 11:00 a.m. this morning Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance Siobhan Coady will provide an update on the provincial economy. The update will take place in the main lobby of the Confederation Building.

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1 year ago

Bishop of London to Visit the St. John’s Cathedral

The Bishop of London, Sarah Mullally will visit the Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist this weekend as part of the celebrations of the 325th Anniversary of the parish. Mullally will be the special guest preacher on Sunday. Mullally is the current Bishop of London, the position to which the Anglican community of St. […]

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1 year ago

Federal and Provincial Governments Announce Economic Development in St. Anthony

On Tuesday the federal government announced total investments of $379,089 and the provincial government announced $205,472 for three community-based projects in St. Anthony. These investments will help renovate and expand a multi-use trail, improve capabilities for yielding fresh, locally grown produce in the region and develop visitor capacity at the St. Anthony Marina. The funds […]

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1 year ago

Paid Parking to be Implemented on LeMarchant Road

The City of St. John’s will be changing the current two hour timed parking area on LeMarchant Road between Pleasant Street and Albro Lane to a paid parking area. The paid parking area will have the same two hour maximum as the current timed parking area.  Paid parking will cost $1.75 per hour, similar to […]

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1 year ago

Wet roads across parts of the Island this morning

Roads are wet in most of central Newfoundland as showers move through. There are areas of fog along the south coast and on the Avalon Peninsula. In Labrador, roads are dry with good visibility. The MV Terra Nova will be making a run to Bay Largent this morning for anyone wishing to travel. At the […]

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1 year ago

Two injured in moose accident on the TCH near Paradise

Just after midnight last night, the RNC responded to a single-vehicle moose accident on the Trans-Canada Highway, east of the Paradise exit. Both of the occupants of the vehicle sustained serious but non-life threatening injuries and were taken to hospital. A portion of the highway was closed for a time while emergency personnel assisted with […]

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1 year ago

Royal St. John’s Regatta Hall of Fame Luncheon Today

Today, the  Royal St. John’s Regatta will be holding a Hall of Fame Luncheon celebrating the 2024 inductees. The 1958 Police Crew, Campbell Feehan and Timothy Joseph Gibbons will take place at Noon at the St. John’s Convention Centre. Royal St. John’s Regatta Committee members and past and present Hall of Fame inductees will be […]

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1 year ago

Renewed concerns for HMP staff and inmates as heat wave continues

A sewer leak at His Majesty’s Penitentiary is once again shining a light on the conditions of the 164-year-old facility. Concerns are mounting for inmates and staff with this week’s heat wave. NTV’s Bailey Howard has the story. 

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