Month: April 2026

3 weeks ago

RCMP inviting new members to Black Engagement Steering Committee (RBESCo)

The Commanding Officer of the RCMP in Newfoundland and Labrador is inviting new members to join the RCMP Black Engagement Steering Committee (RBESCo), and to help guide and inform the RCMP on issues and concerns of the Black community in this province. Assistant Commissioner Pat Cahill is seeking community-based volunteers to join the committee. The […]

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3 weeks ago

Pharmacists at breaking point as staffing crisis deepens across Newfoundland and Labrador

The Association of Allied Health Professionals (AAHP) is sounding the alarm on a rapidly escalating crisis, warning that severe staffing shortages among pharmacists in the public sector, excessive demands and uncompetitive pay are pushing the health care system to a breaking point and jeopardizing patient care.   The association is calling upon government to speed up […]

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3 weeks ago

Placentia RCMP issues public advisory to use caution following local archaeological find

Police are reminding the public to use caution and immediately report the discovery of any possible munitions, after the RCMP Explosive Disposal Unit (EDU) was called to a Jerseyside home this week. On March 30, 2026, the Provincial Archeologist contacted Placentia RCMP to report several cannonballs that were uncovered during property renovations at a Jerseyside […]

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3 weeks ago

Grand Falls-Windsor adopts new development incentives and updates land sales policy

The Town of Grand Falls-Windsor has announced the adoption of a new policy, the Access Road Cost Sharing Agreement (PWD-18), and amendments to its existing Land Sales Policy (PWD-3), as part of Council’s continued efforts to stimulate housing supply and promote business development. Together, these policy changes introduce a more streamlined, transparent, and development-focused approach […]

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3 weeks ago

Clarenville Regional Arts Association reaches major milestone with official incorporation

The Clarenville Regional Arts Association (CRAA) has announced its official transition to a provincially incorporated non-profit organization. This step marks a new chapter for the local arts community, providing the structural foundation needed to expand programming and secure the future of the arts in the region. By becoming an incorporated body, the association is now […]

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3 weeks ago

Bay St. George RCMP asking for assistance locating missing person Raymond Kerfont

Bay St. George RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 88-year-old Raymond Joseph Kerfont. Raymond’s family last spoke with him on Tuesday, March 31. He is described at 5’ 7” tall, and 145 lbs with grey hair and blue eyes. He was last seen in Cape St. George, and was wearing a camouflage jacket, […]

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3 weeks ago

Heavy snowfall expected in the east; freezing drizzle overnight

ST. JOHN’S/BONAVISTA Today: Cloudy. Snow at times heavy beginning this morning. Periods of ice pellets along the southern shore this afternoon. Blowing snow over exposed areas this afternoon. Amount 15 cm. Wind east 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming northeast 30 gusting to 50 near noon. High minus 1. Wind chill near minus 10. UV […]

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3 weeks ago

NL Regiment take 2-1 series lead in QMJHL playoffs

The NL Regiment recorded a huge win on the road Tuesday, defeating Cape Breton 4-2 to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven QMJHL opening round series. Maxime Sauthier got the home crowd on its feet just 25 seconds into the game as he gave Cape Breton an immediate 1-0 lead. After a back and […]

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3 weeks ago

Metro schools closed for the day as another winter storm moves in

Due to the forecasted weather conditions, schools in the St. John’s Metro region will be closed today. Road conditions are expected to deteriorate throughout the day with upwards of 10-15 cm expected to fall.  Information will be available shortly on all our social media channels and our NLSchools’ School Status report at www.nlschools.ca. For clarity, the St. John’s Metro region includes the […]

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3 weeks ago

April Storm Brings More School Closures

No, it’s not an April Fool’s joke, a winter storm on April 1st has prompted school officials to call another snow day for kids on the Avalon Peninsula. Other areas are also affected, with a number of schools in central and on the west coast closed for the morning, with updates to come.

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