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The RNC now has a full-time traffic unit in western Newfoundland. The two-member team is specially trained to investigate serious traffic-related offences like dangerous and impaired driving, multi-vehicle collisions, and breaches of the Highway Traffic Act. The addition of a Traffic and Accident Investigation Unit on the west coast is in direct response to the […]

Liberal Leader John Hogan has written a letter to Premier Tony Wakeham regarding the opening of the House of Assembly, and to ask for his clear position on the Churchill Falls MOU. Hogan wrote, “given the fact you have chosen to avoid the public scrutiny in the House of Assembly, I feel it is important […]

Nursing union leaders from across Atlantic Canada finished series of meetings in St. John’s this week, united in their commitment to create the best workplaces for nurses and the best outcomes for patients. The Atlantic Caucus, representing licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, and nurse practitioners in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and […]

MusicNL’s Board of Directors has announced the recipients of the 2025 Honorary Awards. Lifetime Achievement: Dave PantingDenis Parker Industry Builder: June HiscockUnsung Hero: Paul Boomer Stamp Dave Panting is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, composer and producer, and a founding member of two of Atlantic Canada’s most influential bands — Figgy Duff and Rawlins Cross. For more than four decades, he has stood at […]

Newfoundland and Labrador RCMP is investigating a break and enter to a power substation in Lethbridge, and subsequent theft of copper from live power infrastructure. The theft resulted in a power outage, impacting hundreds of customers, and both the RCMP and Newfoundland Power are warning of the dangers of such thefts. At approximately 3:00 a.m., […]

The City of Mount Pearl is seeking feedback from residents on public transit. From October 29 to November 14, residents can share feedback through interactive tools on heymountpearl.ca/publictransit. There is a survey and a map where you can drop pins on your preferred destinations. Feedback will be used to shape the City’s review of existing […]

St. John’s emergency physician Dr. Elise Thorburn is currently in Gaza providing medical care with Glia, a medical solidarity organization offering lifesaving support amid the near-total collapse of Gaza’shealthcare system. “To witness the destruction firsthand is horrifying,” said Dr. Thorburn. “But the steadfastness of the Palestinian people and the staff here are astounding and inspiring. […]