The RNC has charged a St. John’s man for swindling seniors out of cash in a home repair scheme. This week alone, the RNC says it is aware of cases where 66-year-old James Robert Dwyer persuaded two elderly women to give him money in exchange for maintenance jobs that he did not do. In one […]
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Cruise ship season has officially begun in St. John’s, with the first ship of the season having arrived on this chilly Sunday. The Phoenix Reisen Amera, with approximately 900 passengers, docked early this morning in the harbour. It’s the first of 18 cruise lines that are scheduled to make 40 visits to the capital city between […]
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May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and as riding season begins, RCMP reminds all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians that road safety is everyone’s responsibility. Please be mindful of the increased presence of motorcycles on our roadways. For increased safety, motorcycle operators should incorporate the following: All other motorists who share the roadway should:
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The Department of Health and Community Services has provided $550,000 in funding to the Canadian Mental Health Association to support mental health and suicide prevention training initiatives. This funding will enable CMHA-NL to continue to partner with Lifewise NL and Richard’s Legacy Foundation for Survivors of Suicide Loss to provide essential training programs across the […]
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The 2024 forest fire season for the province began May 1 for the island portion of the province, while May 15 is the beginning of forest fire season in Labrador, with both remaining in effect until Sept. 30. The public is reminded a permit to burn must be obtained from a provincial forest management district office to […]
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