Month: August 2025

2 months ago

Deadline extended for Premier’s Medals for Arts, Heritage, Sports and Recreation

The nomination deadline for the 2025 Premier’s Medals for Arts, Heritage, Sports and Recreation has been extended.  Submissions will now be accepted until Friday, September 19. The medals represent the highest honour in the province in Arts, Heritage, Sports and Recreation. The awards recognize individuals and groups whose exceptional contributions have made a lasting and […]

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2 months ago

Pair arrested after police deploy spike belt to stop speeding vehicle

At 1:20 a.m., the RNC attempted to stop a vehicle in Conception Bay South, but the driver refused to stop. Officers pursued the vehicle and utilized a spike belt, forcing the suspect to eventually pull over and stop the vehicle. Both the driver and passenger were taken into custody. The 48-year-old male driver was charged […]

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2 months ago

George Street Festival kicks off

The George Street Festival kicked off last night in St. John’s with Baraka, followed by special guests Neon Dreams and headliners Arkells. The festival, ongoing since 1985, continues today with Damian Follett, followed by special guest Kellie Loder and headliners Blue Rodeo. The festival runs to August 6 and ends with The Dana Parsons Project, […]

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2 months ago

Police stop Metrobus and arrest man

Just after 8:00 p.m. on Thursday evening, the RNC responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle parked at the rear of a business on Waterford Bridge Road in St. John’s. Police attended the scene and determined the vehicle had been reported stolen and the driver had fled the area on foot. The same vehicle […]

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2 months ago

Excellent driving conditions across the province this morning

Roads across the province this morning are dry with good visibility. There is a change in the MV Gallipoli schedule for today and Sunday. The vessel will depart Ramea at 1:30 p.m. for Grey River; depart Grey River for Ramea at 3:00 p.m.; depart Ramea for Burgeo at 4:30 p.m.; will remain in Burgeo until […]

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2 months ago

A nice start to the weekend for most

We will start out cloudy this morning for most of Newfoundland. Clouds will gradually clear as the day goes on. There will be some morning fog on the south coast. Temperatures will hover between 16 and 22 as daytime highs. Across Labrador, some showers are expected for the Labrador City area and from Postville to […]

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2 months ago

Most fuel prices fall overnight

Most fuel prices are down today. Gas increased by 1.9 cents per litre. On the Island, diesel dropped two cents, and in fuel in Zones 13 and 13a decreased by 1.4 cents. Furnace oil heating fuel on the Island decreased by 1.73 cents. Stove oil heating fuel in Zones 13 and 13a fell by 1.10 […]

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