Holyrood RCMP arrested a man on Saturday after a traffic stop resulted in the seizure of improperly stored cannabis, drug paraphernalia and a firearm. A 26-year-old man is facing charges of operation while impaired and possession and unsafe storage of firearms. On June 13, around 1:05 p.m., police in Holyrood observed a pick-up truck with […]
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The City of St. John’s and First Voice Urban Indigenous Coalition have formed a Joint Coordinating Committee on Indigenous Rights. The new committee will develop recommendations for implementing commitments outlined in Council’s Declaration in Support of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. The committee will report to Council and will consist of an equal number of staff representatives from First […]
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The provincial government and the town of Salmon Cove are investing approximately $300,000 for water and sewer system upgrades under the Municipal Capital Works Program. Under the project, there will be a sewer connection for homes in the Pine Grove Avenue area, along with upgrades to the existing water system. On Ruben Penney Lane, upgrades […]
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The Water Street east ramp on the Pitts Memorial Drive CN Viaduct will be closed as of Monday at 7:00 a.m. The closure is necessary to accommodate ongoing work on the bridge and is anticipated to last a couple of months. Motorists are encouraged to use Hamilton Avenue as an alternative route to access Water Street east.
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With the new Corner Brook hospital expected to open within weeks, the cafeteria at the current Western Memorial Regional Hospital will be closing effective May 12. After that time, food and beverage options will be available in vending machines until Sunday, June 2. Food services for inpatients will continue to be provided. This closure is to allow time […]
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