St. John’s announces Canada Day and Memorial Day events

The City of St. John’s is hosting several Canada Day and Memorial Day events on Tuesday.

The day kicks off with the Sunrise Event from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. at the Signal Hill National Historic Site. A free, wheelchair-accessible Metrobus Shuttle will bring people from the Signal Hill Visitor Centre up to Cabot Tower.

There will be family fun and entertainment events at King George V Park from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. 

The day continues with live music and a fireworks show from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Quidi Vidi.

All Canada Day events are accessible, and all activities are free of charge.

For Memorial Day, The Royal Canadian Legion will host a Memorial Day Parade that begins at the Sergeants’ Memorial on Queens Road at 9:50 a.m. The Memorial Day ceremony takes place at 10:45 a.m. at the National War Memorial.

No injuries following two-vehicle collision at east-end restaurant

A two-vehicle collision Sunday night at the entrance to the parking lot of an east-end restaurant resulted in significant damage to both vehicles, but no injuries.

The collision occurred on Newfoundland Drive at about 10:40 p.m., at the entrance to the McDonald’s parking lot. Both vehicles involved in the collision sustained considerable damage, with each coming to rest on the sidewalk and nearby lawn. The occupants of the cars were checked at the scene, but were reportedly uninjured.

Video from the scene of a two-vehicle collision on Newfoundland Drive on Sunday night.

The Rooms celebrates 20th anniversary

The province’s largest public cultural space is celebrating two decades of creativity and community. 20 years ago today, The Rooms officially opened its doors to the public. NTV’s Marykate O’Neill reports.

New business offers a ‘Taste of Ukraine’

A new restaurant in St. John’s is offering customers an authentic “Taste of Ukraine.” NTV’s Maria Kavatsiuk reports.

100 NL students taking part in Trail of the Caribou Pilgrimage

100 students from across the province are travelling throughout Europe on the 2025 Trail of the Caribou Commemorations Program. NTV’s Marykate O’Neill caught up with the group before they left for this educational trip.

Capelin rolling on Middle Cove Beach

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Police promoting personal safety this summer

As summer patio seasons begins on the Northeast Avalon, the RNC is encouraging residents to look out for one another especially where alcohol and drugs are involved.

Substances can affect decision-making and lower awareness, which may increase the risk of harm. Whether you’re at a party, bar, or beach, plan ahead and have open conversations with friends.

Conception Bay South adds two new commemorative crosswalks

The Town of Conception Bay South is honouring our veterans, and those who continue to serve, with two special crosswalks that you can now find in front of the Monument of Honour, and the CBS Royal Canadian Legion.

Man strongly smelling of alcohol arrested for assaulting police officer in St. John’s

RNC officers responded to an unknown trouble call around 1 a.m. this morning in St. John’s. A male, who was not wearing a shirt, socks or footwear, approached the officers. He was unsteady on his feet and smelled strongly of alcohol.

The male continued to go into the road and was approaching officers yelling and swearing. He pushed one of the officers and raised his fists to fight. He was advised he was under arrest for assaulting a police officer, however he continued to resist arrest. As a result, he was charged with assaulting a police officer, resisting arrest and breach of his release order. He was held for court.

One motorcycle driver in custody while the other evades police following dangerous driving stunt

RNC officers observed two motorcycles driving dangerously through Conception Bay South around 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Both of these motorcycles stopped at a local business, and when police approached, both attempted to flee.

One of the operators was arrested on scene. As a result, the 23-year-old male was charged with assault with a weapon, dangerous driving, flight from police and resisting arrest. The operator also provided a breath sample which registered an amount of alcohol above the provincial limit. The operator’s license was suspended, vehicle impounded, and he was taken to the St. John’s city lockup.

An investigation into the second motorcycle operator, who got away, is ongoing and there are charges anticipated against them. Anybody with any information is asked to contact the RNC or Crime Stoppers.

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