5 months ago
Environment Canada issues winter storm warning for Avalon Peninsula
Environment Canada has issued a winter storm warning for the Avalon Peninsula with hazardous winter conditions expected. Total snowfall: 15 to 30 cm Maximum wind gusts: northerly 60 to 70 km/h. Time span: tonight until Monday morning. Remarks: Snowfall rates of 2 to 4 cm per hour are possible, with locally higher amounts under heavier […]
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5 months ago
Change in X-ray services in Eastern-Urban zone
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is advising the public to a change in hours of operation for adult outpatient x-ray services in the metro region. Starting tomorrow, X-ray services for outpatient adults will be offered Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the new Ambulatory Health Hub. Outpatient X-ray services at both […]
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5 months ago
STANCON kicks off tomorrow in St. John’s
The 36th annual convening of the Shakespeare Theatre Association kicks off tomorrow right here at home, for the first time ever. An international gathering of over 150 delegates, The Shakespeare by the Sea Festival will host this year from the Sheraton Hotel, gathering the leadership of Shakespeare producing-companies from around the world. During the five […]
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5 months ago
Bell Island RCMP arrests ATV operator for impaired refusal
An ATV operator was charged with failing to comply with a demand as part of an impaired operation investigation after he was stopped by Bell Island RCMP on Thursday. On Jan. 1, at approximately 2:20 a.m., police observed an ATV travelling along a roadway in Wabana and conducted a traffic stop. The operator – a […]
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5 months ago
Bonavista RCMP conducts NYE checkstop, arrests drug impaired driver New Year’s Day
Bonavista RCMP set up a New Year’s Eve checkstop along Route 230, checking dozens of vehicles between Elliston and Little Catalina. The following day, officers arrested a 35-year-old man for impaired operation after a report from a concerned citizen. On Dec. 31, Clarenville-Bonavista District RCMP conducted a checkstop along Route 230 in search of dangerous […]
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5 months ago
Newfoundland Regiment acquire Ryan Dwyer and Alexis Mathieu from Drakkar
The Newfoundland Regiment have acquired forward Ryan Dwyer and defenceman Alexis Mathieu in exchange for forwards Leo Gauthier, Matys St-Gelais and defenceman Biagio Jr. Daniele. Mathieu, a fifth round pick by the Anaheim Ducks in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, has skated in 31 games for the Drakkar this year, picking up seven points along […]
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5 months ago
Impaired driver arrested after passing out behind the wheel near Placentia
A 37-year-old Placentia man was arrested on Boxing Day after passing out behind the wheel of his SUV. Just before 7:00 p.m. on December 26, officers responded to a report from a passerby who spotted the man behind the wheel on Route 91 near Placentia who they believed to be unconscious. Police say the driver […]
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5 months ago
Police investigating New Year’s Day shooting
The RNC is investigating a New Year’s Day shooting. On Thursday, around 1:20 a.m., police responded to a disturbance at Buckmaster’s Rotary Park on Buckmaster’s Circle. Responding officers located a 23-year-old male with an injury consistent with a gunshot wound. He was taken to hospital for further treatment of the non-life-threatening injury. There’s no information to […]
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5 months ago
Three people from N.L. to be appointed to Order of Canada
Three people from Newfoundland and Labrador made the New Year’s honours list. Mark Dobbin, Brendan Paddick and Proton Rahman will be appointed to the Order of Canada. Mark Dobbin, founder of Killick Capital Inc., is a dedicated investor, mentor and entrepreneurship advocate. Deeply committed to Newfoundland and Labrador’s economic and cultural vitality, he supports local […]
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