No mil rate increase or cuts to services in St. John’s Budget 2026
The City of St. John’s has tabled its 2026 budget. Finance lead and Deputy Mayor Ron Ellsworth presented today’s balanced budget for $365,997,790. There will be no mil rate increase for residents or commercial properties next year, with residential remaining at 9.1 and commercial remaining at 29.5 There will a slight increase in the water […]
Read moreCanada Post: Red and yellow delivery service alerts issued for parts of province
Canada Post has issued today red and yellow delivery service alerts for parts of Newfoundland and Labrador due to severe winter conditions. A red service alert means that we are suspending delivery for the day and not sending our delivery agents out or recalling them. This includes mail collection. A yellow service alert means we are going […]
Read moreRob Reiner’s son arrested after director and his wife killed at their Los Angeles home
It’s a story that has gripped the world. Rob Reiner’s son, Nick, was arrested this morning for what investigators believe was the fatal stabbing of the director-actor and his wife at their home over the weekend. Police told reporters Nick Reiner, 32, was booked for murder and is being held on bail in connection with […]
Read moreFour charged by St. Anthony RCMP for break and enters, thefts and firearms offences
Four people were arrested by St. Anthony RCMP on Tuesday after a search warrant was executed at a residence in Raleigh. All four now face charges related to recent break, enter and thefts and firearms-related offences. On the evening of Dec. 9, St. Anthony RCMP, with assistance from Roddickton RCMP, executed a search warrant on […]
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