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7 months ago

Desmond Downey found guilty of manslaughter

The province’s Supreme Court issued a written summary of its findings in the case Desmond Downey, who was found guilty of manslaughter late last week. Justice Vikas Khaladkar found Downey guilty of manslaughter, following the death of 71-year-old Douglas Hunt during an altercation on Wishingwell Road on March 3, 2022. The judge found that with […]

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7 months ago

MUN information sessions for prospective students rescheduled to Thursday, Feb. 5

The information sessions for high school students and their parents/guardians previously scheduled for Feb. 2-3 on the St. John’s campus have been rescheduled to Thursday, Feb. 5.  The event starts at 6 p.m. in the whale atrium of the Core Science Facility.  Information sessions are a great opportunity to help new students prepare for their […]

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7 months ago

Black History Month 2026 flag raising planned at St. John’s City Hall

Ravensong Consulting NL, in collaboration with the Anti-Racism Coalition NL (ARC-NL), is hosting a Black History Month 2026 flag raising at St. John’s City Hall. The event will take place on February 9th at 1 pm in the Foran Green Room. The 45 minute ceremony will honour the legacy and contributions of Black communities across […]

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7 months ago

One Arrested After Apparent Assault in Shea Heights

Tuesday, February 3rd around 10:35am, RNC were called to a disturbance at a residence in Shea Heights. After investigating the matter, officers arrested a 26-year old man and charged him with assault. He was then released to appear in court at a later date.

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