4 months ago
SJRFD’s first female firefighter, Captain Gina Burke, is retiring
The St. John’s Regional Fire Department has announced the retirement of Captain Gina Burke, a trailblazer who made history as the department’s first female firefighter. Captain Burke began her groundbreaking career in 1992 when she was hired at the newly-opened Mount Pearl station, marking a significant milestone for the department and the region. Her dedication […]
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4 months ago
RNC in Labrador City arrest impaired driver
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary has charged a male with impaired driving. Officers conducted a traffic stop on Bartlett Drive in Labrador City around 2:50 a.m. Sunday (Jan. 25). The 28-year-old driver failed the roadside screening and was arrested and subsequently charged with impaired driving and operating over the legal limit. His vehicle was impounded and license […]
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4 months ago
Province records first win at Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Team Newfoundland and Labrador, skipped by Mackenzie Mitchell, picked up their first win last night at the 2026 Scotties Tournament of Hearts. The St. John’s-based rink dominated Nunavut in an 8-2 victory. They are now 1-2 heading into today’s action. Team NL battled hard in the tournament opener but fell 7-5 to Manitoba. They dropped […]
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4 months ago
Deep freeze & weather warnings impact travel across Canada
A slow-moving Nor’easter has been causing an extended period of travel frustration over the last couple of days as it rolls over major eastern cities, pushes into Atlantic Canada and lingers until Tuesday in some major travel hubs for airlines and passengers. In Toronto, roughly 60cm’s of snow has fallen which has brought the city […]
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