Channel-Port aux Basques RCMP is appealing to the public for help, as it investigates a break and enter committed on Oct. 7 at a vacation property in Port aux Basques.Just before 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, police responded to a report of a break, enter and theft from a short-term rental property on Grand Bay Road […]
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Nearly 150 schools have registered to participate in the Student Vote program for the 2025 Newfoundland and Labrador provincial election, bringing democracy to life in the classrooms across all 40 electoral districts. In the lead-up to the Oct. 14 provincial election, as many as 15,000 elementary, intermediate and high school students are expected to cast Student Vote […]
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Lawyers are expected to have their final say to the jury tomorrow in the second-degree murder trial of Robert Belbin. Closing arguments are scheduled for Thursday afternoon at Supreme Court in St. John’s. Belbin is accused of stabbing 22-year-old Seamus Secord to death on Feb. 7, 2023, during an altercation between the two on Mayor […]
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The Chamber of Commerce Executives of Canada (CCEC) has announced that Annmarie Boudreau, CEO of the St. John’s Board of Trade, has been named Executive of the Year for Chambers with between 500 and 999 members. CCEC’s Executive of the Year Awards are presented to the top Chamber leaders in Canada, with proven excellence in […]
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The union representing striking Canada Post workers will have its first face to face meeting with the federal minister in charge of the crown corporation tonight. It’s been nearly two weeks since postal workers returned to the picket line when the federal procurement minister announced big changes to Canada Post. The union says tonight’s meeting […]
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Over 25,000 voters cast ballots in advance polls for the 2025 provincial general election on Tuesday. That’s down roughly 8,000 voters from the last provincial election in 2021. Election day is Oct. 14. Many chose to cast their vote early or through special ballot voting, and considerations were made to do that as part of […]
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The RNC were called to a report of a robbery in the centre city area of St. John’s on Tuesday afternoon. Following an investigation, a 26-year-old male was arrested. He was charged with robbery, resisting arrest, breach of a release order and breach of probation. He was held to appear in Provincial Court in the […]
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Today is election day in the City of St. John’s. Eligible voters can cast or drop off ballots at a voting centre. Polls will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at seven locations around the city. Voter locations are as follows: All voting centres will have several accessibility features, and election staff assistance […]
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Roads across the Island are dry this morning with good visibility. In Labrador, the highway in and near Happy Valley-Goose Bay is wet. Elsewhere, roads are dry. The MV Beaumont Hamel is out of service due to mechanical issues. The MV Kamutik W will depart Goose Bay at 2:00 p.m. for all ports on the […]
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Newfoundland Showers are likely today along the Great Northern Peninsula and portions of the west coast. A mix of sun and cloud is expected for central areas and the Avalon Peninsula. Highs from 15 to 25 are anticipated. Labrador Today, there is a chance of flurries in the western areas of Labrador. Morning rain is […]
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