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Capital city considering change to animal control regulations

St. John’s council is considering a change to its animal control regulations that would allow city staff the authority to issue tickets for violations – instead of having to go to court. The issue is on the agenda for this week’s committee-of-the-whole meeting. According to the proposal the only enforcement option for city staff against […]

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St. John’s says goodbye as last beloved swan relocated after nearly 20 years

A beloved feathered friend which graced ponds in St. John’s for almost two decades has been moved to a new province, marking the last of the swans for the city. NTV’s Rosie Mullaley reports.

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Overnight fire damages two vehicles in St. John’s

A fire in the centre of St. John’s overnight destroyed two vehicles, and is under investigation. Firefighters with the St. John’s Regional Fire Department responded to the fire just after midnight. When crews arrived at the scene, in a parking lot at the corner of Vimy Avenue and Cashin Avenue, they found one vehicle fully […]

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Marystown marks milestone year as hockey tournaments hit the ice

It’s playoff time for provincial minor hockey tournaments across this province. For the town of  Marystown, hosting these annual easter hockey tournaments is a well established tradition, but especially so this year as the town celebrates its 75th year of incorporation and the Katelyn Osmond Arena turns a half-century old. With that story, here is […]

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