2 months ago
Temporary road closures in place for Team Gushue Highway construction
Road closures in the Mount Pearl area begin today as the province completes the final phase of Team Gushue Highway. The closure includes all ramps at the Heavy Tree Road interchange on Pitts Memorial Drive and Robert E. Howlett Memorial Drive from Ruby Line to Brookfield Road. Motorists are asked to pay attention to traffic […]
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2 months ago
Springdale RCMP arrests man for uttering threats
A 29-year-old Smith’s Harbour man was arrested and charged by Springdale RCMP on Monday for uttering threats. Just before 8:30 a.m. on March 23, police responded to a report of a man threatening another person. Police located him and placed him under arrest for uttering threats. The 29-year-old man was released with conditions and will […]
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2 months ago
Ottawa increasing federal minimum wage to $18.15 on April 1
The hourly federal minimum wage in Canada is set to increase. Starting April 1, the new hourly amount will be $18.15, according to Employment and Social Development Canada. The federal minimum wage has been $17.75, and that number was set last spring. The boost is meant to keep up with inflation and rising costs. The […]
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2 months ago
NL Regiment set for opening round series against Cape Breton; Game 1 Thursday in St. John’s
The Newfoundland Regiment Hockey Club has confirmed the schedule for round one of the 2026 QMJHL playoffs, where the club will face the Cape Breton Eagles in a best-of-seven series beginning Thursday, March 26. The series opens with two home games at Mary Brown’s Centre on March 26 and March 27, before the action shifts […]
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