Mark Duke, a Fox Harbour man who was charged with impaired operation causing death and then fleeing the scene of the crime, was back before a judge provincial court today. The incident happened August 7, 2024. The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary says Duke, who was 37-years-old at the time, was impaired by drugs when he struck […]
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Conditions are favourable for battling the Conception Bay North wildfire, while the central Newfoundland fire is now under control, the province said in an update Sunday. Kingston Today’s forecast of clear skies, south-west winds and sunshine mean favourable conditions for aerial and ground suppression. The ceiling is clearing above the Kingston wildfire, allowing for heavy […]
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The driver of an SUV that rolled over an embankment in downtown St. John’s on Saturday evening suffered no reported injuries. The mishap happened on Southside Road, just west of Blackhead Road, shortly before 7:00 p.m.. Reports from the scene indicate the driver of an SUV was attempting to turn around in the roadway when […]
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Evacuation orders were lifted Saturday for some communities affected by the Conception Bay North wildfire. Salmon Cove Salmon Cove was the first town to receive notice of the order being lifted. All residents are allowed to return to their properties, but Route 70 remains closed between Northern Bay Brook Bridge and Perry’s Cove. Residents returning […]
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A single-vehicle rollover on Saturday morning sent three people to hospital, their injuries believed to be minor. Emergency crews were called to a portion of the Manuels Access Road, near Modern Paving, at about 9:50 a.m. on Saturday morning. The driver of an eastbound sedan lost control and entered the median. The vehicle then rolled […]
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