A collision in the centre of St. John’s late Tuesday night caused significant damage, but resulted in no serious injuries. Emergency crews were called to the intersection of Empire Avenue and Mayor Avenue just before 10:45 p.m.. following the collision. Both vehicles involved, a car and an SUV, sustained extensive damage. One person was taken […]
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It will soon cost a little more to renew your passport, as most passport and travel document fees will be going up on March 31. The fees for five and 10-year passports will be increasing by a few dollars, bringing the cost for a new 10-year adult passport to $163.50, and $122.50 for a five-year […]
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As the 2026 fishing season approaches, the FFAW and the Association of Seafood Producers have reached an agreement on the price of shrimp. The average price of shrimp will be $1.80 per pound, up from $1.65 per pound last season. That price is for landed to the plant, and landed in St. Anthony or Port […]
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A new statement from Memorial University’s Board of Regents says the institution will stay neutral on current issues. The statement, which was first considered by the board late last year, says the university and officers of the university will not take positions on current issues, in an effort to support differing opinions. The university says […]
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In a province still haunted by some of the Catholic church’s most notorious abuse scandals, the Vatican’s leading expert on safeguarding minors and vulnerable adults will be visiting St. John’s this week.Dr. Hans Zollner, a German theologian and psychologist, will deliver a series of university lectures and training sessions beginning Monday. The events include a […]
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