Following a lengthy investigation that was conducted by the RCMP-RNC Integrated Internet Child Exploitation (IICE) Unit, 72-year-old Brian Griffin of St. John’s was arrested in April and charged with online child exploitation activity. Griffin was arrested on April 30, but it was October of 2025 when IICE executed a search warrant at a St. John’s […]
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Have you heard? Grease is the word in Mount Pearl. The students at O’Donel High School are busy preparing for opening night of Grease: The Musical. Weekend rehearsals have become a regular for these kids, who are promising multiplying chills at this ‘blast from the past’ musical. Grab your leather jackets and poodle skirts, and […]
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The RCMP is encouraging anyone venturing outdoors to put safety first, especially when heading into isolated areas. Whether you’re on a snowmobile, an ATV, or headed out by foot or on skis, it is essential that you leave prepared, drive sober and wear the proper safety gear, including helmets. Before heading out, make sure you […]
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Severe weather is once again affecting the site of the grounded MSC Baltic III. Recent assessments of the vessel identified additional structural damage on both sides. The crack on the port side has extended toward the stern, while buckling on the starboard side has progressed forward. Following that severe weather, a significant amount of debris […]
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The St. John’s Regional Fire Department has announced the retirement of Captain Gina Burke, a trailblazer who made history as the department’s first female firefighter. Captain Burke began her groundbreaking career in 1992 when she was hired at the newly-opened Mount Pearl station, marking a significant milestone for the department and the region. Her dedication […]
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