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12 months ago

Police make high-risk arrest of wanted man

The RNC arrested a wanted man ending an hours long crime spree that spanned policing jurisdictions.  John Anderson who was unlawfully at large, was wanted on domestic violence charges and was initially spotted by RNC Patrol Services shortly after 10:30 a.m. in the downtown area of St. John’s. Upon sighting the police vehicle, the driver […]

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12 months ago

Bank of Canada holds key rate at 2.75 per cent; tariff uncertainty remains high

With continued uncertainty on how tariffs will impact the economy, The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate steady at 2.75 per cent today. Economists and financial markets had expected the second consecutive hold. Today marked the start of new 50 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports into the United States — […]

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12 months ago

Marystown Volunteer Fire Department receives prestigious $15,000 grant

The Marystown Volunteer Fire Department is the latest recipient of the KENWOOD Cares $15,000 communications equipment grant. Located in the heart of Marystown, the department serves approximately 5,400 residents. Their coveragealso extends to the neighbouring towns of Jean de Baie, Rock Harbour, Spanish Room, and Beau Bois, with aid agreements in place for Baine Harbour, […]

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12 months ago

Call for proposals issued for Community Violence Prevention Grants

Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality Sherry Gambin-Walsh has announced a call for proposals for the 2025 Community Violence Prevention Grants Program. Projects must be related to community-based violence prevention, to a maximum request of $50,000. Consideration will be given to proposals that focus on building community support networks, especially at the regional and […]

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