Springdale RCMP arrested a 40-year-old man Tuesday afternoon after responding to a report of a suspected impaired driver. The driver refused to identify himself to police, refused to comply with a breath demand and was determined to be in breach of release conditions imposed by the courts in Nova Scotia. At approximately 2:45 p.m. on […]
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The 34th annual Shakespeare by the Sea Festival’s “All the Town’s a Stage” is bringing their outdoor shows to brand new venues this summer between July 12 and Aug. 8. “This season looks at what it means to be a citizen of our world right now,” said artistic director Sharon King-Campbell. “We are looking at […]
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Icewater Seafoods has achieved certification under the Brand Reputation through Compliance Global Standards (BRCGS) program, commonly known as BRC certification, earning an A Grade in its first-ever audit. The achievement is a significant milestone for the family-owned company and recognizes the work of the hundreds of employees who help make Icewater one of the world’s […]
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The Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands is working with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and various industry stakeholders to respond to increased detections of Japanese beetle in the St. John’s area. Japanese beetle, an invasive species in Canada, is regulated under the Plant Protection Act by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s Pest Surveillance Program. […]
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Opposition Leader John Hogan says he’s pleased to learn Prime Minister Mark Carney is considering moving forward with legislation aimed at restricting social media access for kids under the age of 16. “Just a few weeks ago, I introduced a motion in the House of Assembly calling for regulatory changes to restrict children’s access to […]
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