The Canadian Taxpayers Federation estimates the alcohol tax will increase by 4.7 per cent in 2024, and they’re calling for the federal government to drop those plans. The Alcohol Escalator Tax automatically increases federal excise taxes on beer, wine and spirits every year on April 1. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation says Canadians are already struggling […]
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The City of St. John’s will be conducting roadside pruning operations beginning Nov. 1 and continuing into the Spring of 2024 in the following areas: Pruning operations will be performed following arboricultural best practices. The purpose is to prune branches that create sightline issues or interfere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic. Motorists may experience traffic […]
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Sheshatshiu RCMP has charged 32-year-old George Pastitshi with attempted murder and other criminal offences in relation to a violent assault that occurred over the weekend in Sheshatshiu. Pastitshi was arrested on Oct. 28 and is set to appear in court today. He is charged with the following criminal offences: The investigation is continuing, with assistance […]
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It’s been a busy day for firefighters in the metro area. After battling an early morning fire in downtown St. John’s, the St. John’s Regional Fire Department was also called to Akita Equipment on Paddy’s Pond Road. Firefighters are still on the scene, but the fire is under control.
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday that he will welcome European Union leaders to Newfoundland and Labrador next month. St. John’s will play host to the Canada-EU leaders’ summit Nov. 23-24. Trudeau will host the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen. The Summit […]
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Police say there’s no evidence to suggest that a weapons offense occurred near the Waterford Hospital, but the RNC will continue to investigate the report and stay in the area. The RNC had responded to a potential weapons offence in the area Monday morning. Several schools in the area were put on lockdown as a […]
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The Newfoundland Growlers suffered a loss at the Mary Brown’s Centre last night. The Growlers lost to the South Carolina Stingrays by a score of 8 to 2. In the first period, the Stingrays came out swinging scoring three goals. In the second, the Stingrays struck again with four goals while the Growlers managed to […]
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Firefighters are were on the scene of a major structure fire in downtown St. John’s Monday morning. Multiple departments responded to the blaze on the corner of Lime Street and Livingstone Street, just behind St. John’s City Hall. A home was destroyed, but no injuries were reported, and nobody appeared to be inside the property […]
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Premier Furey will be in Labrador this week to deliver apologies to residential school survivors and family members. On Wednesday Furey will be in Rigolet at Northern Lights Academy at 11:00 a.m. and will be in Postville at the Recreation Centre at 3:00 p.m. Furey will be at the Community Centre in Makkovik at 10:00 […]
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