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Recent News

3 years ago
Justice, News

Early morning fire destroys Sheshatshiu Innu Nation band office

An early morning fire in Sheshatshiu destroyed the Innu Nation band office. The fire broke out around 6:00 a.m. this morning. Videos shared by residents on social media show fire crews tackling the fire. Further videos show the fire was out before 8:00 a.m. The tragedy comes just days after the election for the Chief’s […]

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3 years ago
News

Students head back to school this week

It’s almost back to school time. Across the province, schools are getting set to reopen. Tuesday is an administration day for staff. Students return to class on Wednesday, September 6. The NLESD has created a new Student Transportation Parent Portal on their website where parents/guardians can create an account and find information on student transportation […]

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3 years ago
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CUPE to host Labour Day events in St. John’s and Corner Brook

CUPE NL will be hosting Labour Day celebrations in St. John’s and Corner Brook today. In St. John’s, there will be a Labour March starting from Dominion on Lake Avenue at 11:30 a.m. followed by a barbeque at the Legion on The Boulevard at 12:00 p.m. There will be face painting, balloon animals, and snowcones. […]

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3 years ago
Business, News

Interest rate update coming on Wednesday

On Wednesday, September 6, the Bank of Canada will provide an update on interest rates. At 11:30 a.m. Newfoundland Time the update will be released. As of July 12, the policy interest rate was 5.00 per cent, an increase of 0.25 per cent in June.

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3 years ago
News

Intoxicated male charged with assaulting police officer in Corner Brook

On Saturday evening the Corner Brook RNC was called to a report of a male drinking beer, throwing cans into the roadway and asking people for money in the Main Street area. Responding officers located a 46-year-old male drinking an alcoholic beverage. In the interest of the individual’s safety, he was detained due to his […]

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3 years ago
News

St. John’s Labour Day Schedule

All offices and facilities in the City of St. John’s will be closed today due to the Labour Day holiday. Garbage and recycling collection will not occur today, it will be collected on Tuesday. Robin Hood Bay Waste Management Facility is closed to residential and commercial users. Street cleaning operations will occur as scheduled. Vehicles […]

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3 years ago
News, Traffic

Morning traffic update

Roads across the province are clear and dry with good visibility in most areas. There are some areas of fog on the southeastern Avalon Peninsula. Throughout the day, there should be high volumes of traffic on the roadways since it is the last day of the long weekend. Watch for moose and drive carefully. Air […]

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3 years ago
News

Two sent to hospital after motorcycle collides with SUV

A two-vehicle collision on Sunday evening, one of which being a motorcycle, sent two people to hospital. Emergency crews were called to the intersection of Thorburn Road and Picea Lane shortly before 6:30 p.m. on Sunday after a motorcycle collided with an SUV. Reports from the scene indicate the driver of the SUV turned across […]

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3 years ago
News

Some feeling mixed emotions as U.S. government attempts to stop planned 2024 Titanic expedition

There is a titanic expedition planned for 2024, now the U.S. government has filed a motion, to prevent the company from moving ahead. As NTV’s Beth Penney reports, a man from this province who has taken the dive to the wreckage, says he is feeling a mix of emotions.

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