Month: July 2026

1 week ago

Reflections: The Battle of Britain

Jim Furlong reflects on what is remembered as a turning point in the Second World War.

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Weather Forecast: Sunday, July 12

Cloud and patchy drizzle continue across eastern Newfoundland today, while western Newfoundland and Labrador see more sunshine ahead of a warmer start to the new week. Here’s your weather forecast. St. John’s / Bonavista TodayCloudy skies and periods of drizzle continue through the morning before conditions improve this afternoon with a mix of sun and […]

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Rescue NL warns pet owners of possible Parvovirus

Rescue NL is warning pet owners about reports of Parvovirus in metro area. The animal rescue organization says it believes the reports involve another animal organization in the community. Parvovirus is highly contagious and can be spread not only through direct contact with infected dogs but also indirectly – on shoes, clothing, hands, leashes, food […]

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Early-morning fire in Paradise destroys garage, causes damage to home

A fire early Sunday morning in Paradise has leveled a garage, and caused considerable damage to the nearby home. Shortly before 5:00 a.m. firefighters were called to the scene, on Janal’s Road. Derek Hunt, Platoon Chief with the St. John’s Regional Fire Department stated that when crews first arrived a garage at the rear of […]

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RNC warns of concert ticket scams

The RNC is urging summer concert goers to be aware of online ticket scams. Scammers often create fake listings offering tickets at inflated prices, especially for sold-out events, to exploit the eagerness of fans. They may also offer reduced prices on the day of events to create the illusion of a great deal. In either tactic […]

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Federation of Labour says it’s time to raise benefits for injured workers, not just rebates for employers

The Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour (NLFL) is calling on the province to increase the income replacement benefits for injured workers, following the release of WorkplaceNL’s 2025 Annual Report showing the Injury Fund is now funded at 139.5 per cent. “WorkplaceNL is not just meeting its funding target, it is now well past it,” said NLFL President […]

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SUV strikes home following collision in Mount Pearl

A two-vehicle collision in Mount Pearl Saturday night saw one of the vehicles involved come to rest after striking a home. At about 9:15 emergency crews were called to a portion of Ashford Drive. A pickup truck and an SUV had been involved in a collision, following which the SUV crossed the front lawn of […]

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Evening collision in Kilbride sends one person to hospital

A two-vehicle collision in Kilbride sent one person to hospital early Saturday evening. The incident happened at about 6:00 p.m. at the intersection of Bay Bulls Road and Mogridge Street. According to reports from the scene, the driver of a car attempted to pass a Metrobus on the right as it was making a turn. […]

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2 weeks ago

Time trials for 208th Royal St. John’s Regatta take place on Quidi Vidi Lake

Time trials for the 208th running of the Royal St. John’s Regatta took place on Saturday on Quidi Vidi Lake. Keith White, President of the Royal St. John’s Regatta, says that with upwards of 70 teams registered to row in this year’s event, it’s shaping up to be an exciting event day. There are several […]

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No injuries following late-morning collision in Mount Pearl

A collision late Saturday morning in Mount Pearl resulted in no notable injuries, despite involving three vehicles. At about 11:15 a.m. emergency crews were called to Commonwealth Avenue near Edinburgh Street, where a three-vehicle rear-end collision had taken place in the southbound lanes. While one vehicle sustained significant damage, the other two showed only minor […]

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