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2 weeks ago

UPDATE: Robin Hood Bay fire under control after Environment Canada issues air quality statement

Firefighters say a fire at Robin Hood Bay landfill is now under control. Shortly after lunchtime on Sunday a large plume of smoke could be seen bellowing from near Robin Hood Bay Landfill in St. John’s. The smoke filled the air in the east of the city, surrounding communities may notice visible smoke late into […]

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2 weeks ago

Driver taken to hospital after crashing into light pole

One person was taken to hospital after their vehicle crashed into a light pole on a busy St. John’s thoroughfare late Sunday morning. The crash happened shortly before 11:00 a.m. on Prince Philip Drive. A westbound sedan left the roadway and crashed into a concrete light pole. The force of the collision caused significant damage […]

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2 weeks ago

Police investigating following single-vehicle crash on Bauline Line

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) are investigating a single-vehicle crash in Bauline late Saturday night. Emergency crews were called to a portion of Bauline Line, near Duck Pond, shortly before 10:30 p.m.. When personnel arrived on the scene they found a damaged vehicle, but no driver was present. Reports from the scene indicate the driver […]

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2 weeks ago

Update: Driver facing charges following dramatic two-vehicle collision

A collision in the east end of St. John’s on Friday on evening saw one vehicle go down an embankment, nearly smashing through the window of an office building. As a result, one man is facing charges. Shortly after 9:00 p.m. emergency crews were called to the intersection of Torbay Road and Highland Drive. A […]

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