A collision between a dirt bike and a vehicle in Mount Pearl on Monday evening sent one person to hospital. The incident happened at about 9:30 p.m. on Richard Nolan Drive, at an on-ramp to Pitts Memorial Drive. According to witnesses, the operator of a dirt bike crossed into the path of a turning vehicle. […]
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Air Canada and Marine Atlantic are warning flights and ferry crossings may be affected by an impending storm Tuesday and Wednesday. Environment Canada has issued wind warnings and coastal flooding statements. Wind Warning: Strong winds that may cause damage are expected. Locations: Avalon and Burin Peninsulas. Maximum wind gusts Tuesday: southeasterly 80 to 110 km/h. […]
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Newfoundland and Labrador RCMP is investigating a break and enter to a power substation in Lethbridge, and subsequent theft of copper from live power infrastructure. The theft resulted in a power outage, impacting hundreds of customers, and both the RCMP and Newfoundland Power are warning of the dangers of such thefts. At approximately 3:00 a.m., […]
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St. John’s emergency physician Dr. Elise Thorburn is currently in Gaza providing medical care with Glia, a medical solidarity organization offering lifesaving support amid the near-total collapse of Gaza’shealthcare system. “To witness the destruction firsthand is horrifying,” said Dr. Thorburn. “But the steadfastness of the Palestinian people and the staff here are astounding and inspiring. […]
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The RNC and members of the public rescued two people in Labrador after their boat capsized over the weekend. Around 8:15 p.m. yesterday (Nov. 2), emergency responders received a report that a boat with two people on board had capsized on Julienne Lake near Javelin Road. Thankfully, the pair, a male and female, were able […]
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