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4 weeks ago

RNC arrest man on firearms offences

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) has arrested a man witnessed on video brandishing what appeared to be a handgun. Police responded to a report of a man in possession of a firearm June 29 in a greenspace in the Barnes Road area of St. John’s. Through the surveillance video from hours prior, 29-year-old Henry Fitzgerald […]

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Health Canada reports recall of Thermos-brand items

Over 1 million units of Thermos-brand items are being recalled by the company due to the risk of potential injuries. Health Canada issued the recall Monday, letting consumers know the products could pose a hazard of impact and laceration. The recall includes Stainless King Food Jars, which were manufactured before July 2023, with model numbers […]

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Residents reminded to check fire weather index before discharging fireworks

The public is reminded to exercise care and caution if using personal fireworks during Canada Day celebrations over the coming days. In accordance with provincial Forest Fire Regulations, use of fireworks and sky lanterns is banned when the Fire Weather Index is yellow (high risk), orange (very high risk) or red (extreme risk). Penalties for violating the […]

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Replica of Danger Tree to be presented at Beaumont Hamel today

One hundred and ten years after Beaumont-Hamel, we pause to remember the courage, sacrifice and loss made by a generation of Newfoundlanders and Labradoreans. Today, Tuesday, June 30, an event is being held in the Bruneau Centre for Research & Innovation Inco Theatre to commemorate the 110th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme and […]

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