The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure is advising the public that the Burin Peninsula Highway (Route 210) will be temporarily closed on Friday, June 6, between 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. and again between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. at the Red Harbour River West Bridge location. The temporary road closures are necessary to facilitate […]
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Sheshatshiu RCMP is searching for 20-year-old Quinton Pone believed to be in the area of Sheshatshiu or Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Police are concerned for his safety and wellbeing. Call (709) 497-8700 with any information.
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Two sport fishermen were found safely by Green Bay Ground Search and Rescue after they became lost in a wooded area near Burlington on June 3. On Monday evening, two sport fishermen traveling by foot to a pond near Burlington sent an emergency message indicating that they were lost and requesting assistance. Springdale RCMP engaged […]
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The RNC arrested a wanted man ending an hours long crime spree that spanned policing jurisdictions. John Anderson who was unlawfully at large, was wanted on domestic violence charges and was initially spotted by RNC Patrol Services shortly after 10:30 a.m. in the downtown area of St. John’s. Upon sighting the police vehicle, the driver […]
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With continued uncertainty on how tariffs will impact the economy, The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate steady at 2.75 per cent today. Economists and financial markets had expected the second consecutive hold. Today marked the start of new 50 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports into the United States — […]
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The Marystown Volunteer Fire Department is the latest recipient of the KENWOOD Cares $15,000 communications equipment grant. Located in the heart of Marystown, the department serves approximately 5,400 residents. Their coveragealso extends to the neighbouring towns of Jean de Baie, Rock Harbour, Spanish Room, and Beau Bois, with aid agreements in place for Baine Harbour, […]
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Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality Sherry Gambin-Walsh has announced a call for proposals for the 2025 Community Violence Prevention Grants Program. Projects must be related to community-based violence prevention, to a maximum request of $50,000. Consideration will be given to proposals that focus on building community support networks, especially at the regional and […]
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Today, the Bank of Canada will announce its decision on the target for the overnight rate. The announcement comes at 11:15 NT. Between March and April, the Bank of Canada kept the interest rate at 2.75 percent.
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There will be a cruise ship on the east coast and the west coast of the province today. In St. John’s, the Silver Dawn with 660 passengers is scheduled to arrive in port at 8:00 a.m. and will leave at 6:00 p.m. In Corner Brook, the Carnival Pride will be in port from 9:00 a.m. […]
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Roads this morning are bare and dry across the entire province. Visibility is reduced on the Burin Peninsula due to some areas of fog. Otherwise, visibility is good across the province. Marine Atlantic and provincial ferries are operating on time. At the St. John’s International Airport, Air Canada Flight 1521 is delayed. Flights in Gander […]
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