For the first time in decades, Metrobus will be operating some routes on statutory holidays over the Christmas season. A limited on demand transit service will be operating on December 25th, 26th and January 1st,marking the first time in decades that Metrobus will be in service on these holidays. Rides are available within the St. […]
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A man on trial for manslaughter ended up in jail today for reportedly breaching release orders by communicating with people he wasn’t supposed to contact. Desmond Downey is accused of killing 71-year-old Douglas Hunt during an altercation on Wishingwell Road in St. John’s on March 3, 2022. The chief medical examiner determined Hunt died from a […]
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A total of 201 high school graduates throughout the province will receive scholarships as part of the Provincial Scholarship Program. Paul Dinn, the Education Minister, has announced the recipients who are being recognized for their hard work, dedication, and academic achievements. Scholarships include: As part of the program, a total of $275,000 in scholarships are […]
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A call from a concerned citizen to Roddickton RCMP led to the arrest of a 36-year-old woman and the seizure of her vehicle on Tuesday afternoon. On Nov. 25, around 1:49 p.m. police received a report about individuals in a parked car that appeared to be consuming alcohol. Officers located the vehicle in a business […]
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Government and Indigenous officials will sign a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at advancing health outcomes for Indigenous peoples in the province on Thursday. Representatives from Miawpukek First Nation, Qalipu First Nation, and Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services will be joined by the Honourable Lela Evans, Minister of Health and Minister of Indigenous Relations, for a signing event tomorrow to formalize a Memorandum of Understanding […]
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Port of Argentia and our industry partners have made a joint donation of $17,500 to the Placentia Area Food Bank to support families and individuals across the region during the holiday season. Each year, Port of Argentia coordinates a collaborative giving effort with companies operating at the Port, bringing together contributions from across our commercial […]
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The Town of Grand Falls-Windsor is asking for the public’s help to identify the person(s) responsible for vandalizing Church Road Park and its Christmas decorations. The incident took place sometime between 4:30 PM on Tuesday, November 25, and 7:00 AM Wednesday morning. If you have any information, please contact: Municipal Enforcement Office: 709-489-0411 Community Services […]
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Last night, Brad Gushue was eliminated from the 2025 Canadian Curling Trials, the tournament to decide who will represent Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Gushue needed a win against a familiar competitor, Calgary’s Brad Jacobs, but fell 6-3 in a dramatic finish that came down to the final throw. It’s the first time in […]
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RCMP in Happy Valley-Goose Bay are investigating the theft of tools from vehicles parked in a secure lot. Early last Friday morning, police received a report that several vehicles parked in a fenced lot on Broomfield Street had been broken into, and a number of tools, including high-value ones, were stolen. The theft is believed […]
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There were no injuries to report following a collision at a busy St. John’s intersection on Wednesday evening. At about 8:45 p.m. emergency crews were called to the intersection of Prince Philip Drive and Allandale Road following a collision between a pickup truck and an SUV. Both vehicles involved in the crash sustained significant damage. […]
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