7 months ago
Arrangements in place for distribution of licences during postal strike
Wildlife Division officials are working to ensure licences that have recently been paid for are available to applicants as soon as possible during the current Canada Post strike. Licences to guide or trap, as well as licences to hunt black bear, will be available for pick up at one of the Department of Fisheries, Forestry […]
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7 months ago
Hunters and trappers reminded to use caution near communities and remote work sites
The province is reminding hunters and trappers to follow firearm and hunting safety practices as well as caution when hunting near communities or remote work sites.Hunters are reminded that it is unlawful to discharge or handle a firearm while hunting without exercising reasonable care for others safety. Discharging a firearm from a highway, railway, or […]
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7 months ago
Springdale man wins $675,000 after buying‘Set for Life’ ticket
Jeremy White of Springdale, N.L. is $675,000 richer thanks to a recent Set for Life Scratch’N Win ticket purchase that paid off with a top-prize win. Despite not being a regular lottery player, during a recent outing to pick up dinner, White decided to go buy a ticket at the store next door while waiting […]
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7 months ago
Text message scam related to speed camera tickets making the rounds
There is yet another scam making the rounds. There have been reports of individuals receiving a fraudulent text message regarding speed camera tickets. There is a link included in the text, and recipients should not click on the provided link. Such messages should be deleted and the phone number blocked. Speed camera tickets and information […]
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7 months ago
N.L. women released from Israeli detainment
Three N.L. women have been released from Israeli detainment, after being intercepted while attempting to bring humanitarian aid to the Gaza strip. Nikita Stapleton, a teacher from Portugal Cove St. Phillips, Sadie Mees, a graduate student at Memorial University and Devoney Ellis, a local activist and MUN alumna set sail onboard the Freedom Flotilla ship […]
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7 months ago
Annmarie Boudreau receives prestigious honor from Chamber of Commerce Executives of Canada
The Chamber of Commerce Executives of Canada (CCEC) has announced that Annmarie Boudreau, CEO of the St. John’s Board of Trade, has been named Executive of the Year for Chambers with between 500 and 999 members. CCEC’s Executive of the Year Awards are presented to the top Chamber leaders in Canada, with proven excellence in […]
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7 months ago
Ferryland RCMP conducts traffic stop, tickets suspended driver
A 50-year-old man was ticketed for driving with a suspended license by Ferryland RCMP on Tuesday. On Oct. 7, police observed a damaged vehicle travelling on Route 10 in Witless Bay. A traffic stop was conducted, and the driver was found to be driving with a suspended license. The man was ticketed for Operating a Motor Vehicle […]
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7 months ago
St. John’s accepting applications for Grant Programs
The City of St. John’s is now accepting applications for grant programs. The grant programs provide financial assistance annually to organizations and individuals whose applications align with the City’s strategic directions. Grants are available in the form of Community Grants, Community Organizations, Sporting Organizations, Special Events and Festivals, Arts Organizations, and Individual Artists. There are […]
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8 months ago
RNC make arrest on weapons offence
The RNC made an arrest following a report of a weapons offence in St. John’s. On Oct. 7, at approximately 8:45 a.m., police responded to a report of a weapons offence in the area of Bond Street. Responding officers determined that multiple individuals outside of a home may have been armed with firearms. The area […]
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