The Cancer Care Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador is celebrating a record year for the Polka Dot Trot. The 2026 events in both Corner Brook and St. John’s raised a combined $737,000 to support cancer patients and families across the province. This year marked the first time the Polka Dot Trot was held in two […]
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Nominations closed on Monday for the Baie Verte-Green Bay By-Election. There are three candidates on the ballot. Owen Burt will be running for the Liberal Party, Riley Harnett will represent the New Democratic Party and Lin Paddock will run under the Progressive Conservative Party banner. Advance polls will be open on Tuesday, May 21 and […]
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Across the Avalon, south coast, and west coast, roads are wet. There are some areas of fog reducing visibility. Across Labrador, roads are bare and dry. Marine Atlantic is on time and most provincial ferries are on schedule. The MV Sound of Islay will be departing Ramea at 8:00 a.m. again leaving Burgeo at approximately 9:45 am.m heading to Grey River and Francois to […]
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Just after midnight, the RNC were called to a hospital in St. John’s regarding an intoxicated female who was causing a disturbance. The female had assaulted a staff member and pulled the fire alarm. The 25-year-old female was arrested and charged with assault and mischief. The accused was held in custody and will appear in court this morning.
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UPDATE: The RCMP in Sheshatshiu is advising residents that they can return to normal activities. There is no risk to public safety. Police remain in the area as part of the investigation. EARLIER: RCMP is looking for 36-year-old Matthew Andrew who was observed walking on Messek Street in Sheshatshiu carrying a firearm. His intent and current location is unknown. Information received suggests […]
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