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7 months ago

Metrobus to operate on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day

For the first time in decades, Metrobus will be operating some routes on statutory holidays over the Christmas season. A limited on demand transit service will be operating on December 25th, 26th and January 1st,marking the first time in decades that Metrobus will be in service on these holidays. Rides are available within the St. […]

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7 months ago

Man on trial for manslaughter arrested outside court on charges of intimidating witness

A man on trial for manslaughter ended up in jail today for reportedly breaching release orders by communicating with people he wasn’t supposed to contact. Desmond Downey is accused of killing 71-year-old Douglas Hunt during an altercation on Wishingwell Road in St. John’s on March 3, 2022. The chief medical examiner determined Hunt died from a […]

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7 months ago

Hundreds of high school graduates awarded provincial scholarships

A total of 201 high school graduates throughout the province will receive scholarships as part of the Provincial Scholarship Program. Paul Dinn, the Education Minister, has announced the recipients who are being recognized for their hard work, dedication, and academic achievements. Scholarships include: As part of the program, a total of $275,000 in scholarships are […]

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7 months ago

Roddickton RCMP arrests woman for obstructing police, seizes vehicle

A call from a concerned citizen to Roddickton RCMP led to the arrest of a 36-year-old woman and the seizure of her vehicle on Tuesday afternoon. On Nov. 25, around 1:49 p.m. police received a report about individuals in a parked car that appeared to be consuming alcohol. Officers located the vehicle in a business […]

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