The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) are investigating yet another fire described as a targeted attack on communications infrastructure. At about 7:15 p.m. Monday evening firefighters were called to the Bell Mobility communication tower site on Nagle’s Place in Pippy Park. When crews arrived they found fire and smoke coming from a structure at the base […]
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A 45-year-old man had his vehicle seized and licenced suspended after he was caught by Lewisporte RCMP travelling more than 90+ km/h over the posted speed limit on Saturday. Shortly before 4:30 p.m. on July 18, an officer patrolling Road to The Isles (Route 340) in Lewisporte observed a vehicle traveling at speeds up to […]
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Newfoundland and Labrador hockey star Abby Newhook is staying in Boston. The Professional Women’s Hockey League’s Boston Fleet has signed the 23-year-old St. John’s native to a new two-year contract through the 2027-28 season, rewarding an outstanding rookie campaign. Newhook was one of the Fleet’s three protected players during the league’s expansion process after earning […]
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Premier Tony Wakeham is heading to Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island this week for the annual council of the federation meeting, where Canada’s premiers will gather before meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney. Premier Wakeham says he’ll push Newfoundland and Labrador’s priorities, including strengthening the economy, improving affordability, public safety and health care. He’ll also promote […]
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Despite sitting side-by-side at the World Cup final, U.S. President Donald Trump is keeping the pressure on Canada over wildfire smoke. Speaking to reporters after the match, Trump said he has a good relationship with Prime Minister Mark Carney, but insisted Canada’s wildfires “have to stop.” Trump claimed the smoke is polluting American air and […]
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