Clarenville RCMP arrested a 50-year-old man Monday evening, after he fled from police during an attempted traffic stop. The driver faces charges of flight from police, and failure to comply with court-imposed conditions. Shortly before 8:00 p.m. on March 23, officers on patrol in Bunyan’s Cove spotted a vehicle being driven by a known suspended […]
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NL Health Services, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Health Care Foundation are pleased to officially announce the completion of the cardiac catheterization (cath) lab revitalization project at the Health Sciences Centre, home to the Provincial Cardiovascular and Stroke Program. The revitalization of the cardiac cath labs was made possible through a philanthropic […]
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Clarenville RCMP is investigating the cause of a collision between two commercial vehicles on the Trans-Canada Highway Thursday morning, and are asking witnesses and anyone with dash camera footage to contact police. Just before 9:00 a.m. on March 26, officers responded to a collision along the Trans-Canada Highway (TCH) near the weigh scales in Goobies. […]
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A 29-year-old Smith’s Harbour man was arrested and charged by Springdale RCMP on Monday for uttering threats. Just before 8:30 a.m. on March 23, police responded to a report of a man threatening another person. Police located him and placed him under arrest for uttering threats. The 29-year-old man was released with conditions and will […]
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The hourly federal minimum wage in Canada is set to increase. Starting April 1, the new hourly amount will be $18.15, according to Employment and Social Development Canada. The federal minimum wage has been $17.75, and that number was set last spring. The boost is meant to keep up with inflation and rising costs. The […]
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Memorial University is alerting graduating students that registration to attend spring convocation is open. Convocation ceremonies take place in Corner Brook on May 14; in St. John’s, convocation ceremonies take place May 26-29. Any student who is eligible to graduate in May 2026 and wishes to cross the stage during convocation ceremonies must complete two […]
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In another surprise price adjustment, due to recent commodity market developments, the Public Utilities Board has intervened to change prices outside its regular pricing schedule for diesel motor fuel, furnace oil and stove oil heating fuels in all areas of the province except Zones 10, 11, 11a, 11c, 12 and 14. There has been no […]
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The defending champion Deer Lake Red Wings skated to a 6-2 win over the Baker Flooring Blues in the opening game of the best-of-seven provincial senior hockey final Friday night in front of a full house in Kelligrews. The game was even at 1-1 after 40 minutes, but the west coast champions dominated the third […]
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An investment of more than $35.6 million from provincial, federal and municipal governments was announced this week for a number of municipal infrastructure improvements on the west coast of the province. The investments are focused primarily on drinking water and wastewater upgrades. The announcement took place in Corner Brook where more than $12 million of […]
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RNC officers were called to a residence in the east end of St. John’s Friday (March. 27) afternoon to a report of an assault that had just occurred. Police arrived on scene and spoke to a woman who advised that her husband had assault both her, and her son. There were witnesses to the assault. […]
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