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Mid-afternoon collision sends two people to hospital
A collision in the west end of St. John’s on Sunday afternoon sent two people to hospital. Shortly before 3:00 p.m. emergency crews responded to the intersection of Topsail Road and Columbus Drive. A crash involving two vehicles, causing extensive damage to both, meant eastbound traffic on Topsail Road was nearly completely blocked. Two people, […]
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Hockey NL announces eight new members to the Hall of Fame
Hockey NL has announced eight new members into the Newfoundland and Labrador HockeyHall of Fame. Honored members were selected by the Hockey NL Hall of Fame Selection Committee.“We have selected eight inductees who are worthy of Hall of Fame induction, and all had a significantimpact on our game,” says Arnold Kelly, Chair of the Hockey […]
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Amid surging fuel prices, Air Canada suspending flights to New York’s JFK
As jet fuel prices have doubled since the start of the Iran conflict and some lower profitability routes and flights are no longer economic, Air Canada is making schedule adjustments. The airline’s Toronto and Montreal services to JFK will be suspended temporarily from June 1, with plans to resume Oct. 25. Any affected customers will […]
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Nominations open for Seniors of Distinction Awards
To celebrate the remarkable contributions of seniors throughout Newfoundland and Labrador, the province has opened nominations for the 2026 Seniors of Distinction Awards. These awards recognize individuals aged 50 and older who have made a meaningful difference in communities locally, nationally or internationally. Their contributions can be through volunteerism, professional work or community leadership that has benefited groups or individuals in all aspects of society. Residents are encouraged to consider nominating […]
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ParksNL announces changes and dates for 2026 camping season
ParksNL is preparing to open reservations for the 2026 camping season. The reservation system opens on April 22 at 7:00 a.m. (6:30 a.m. for most of Labrador) and reservations can be made by visiting www.nlcamping.ca or by calling 1-877-214-CAMP (2267). Nine parks will be open for the Victoria Day holiday weekend. Clients will notice that Sandbanks and […]
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4 days ago
Rare Titanic Watch up for auction on anniversary of sinking
A remarkable piece of Titanic history is heading to auction A gold watch, awarded to engineer John Richardson of the RMS Carpathia, honours one of the unsung heroes who helped rescue more than 700 survivors in 1912, and it could sell for up to £100,000. Funded in part by a donation from Mrs John Jacob […]
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Weather forecast: Sunday, April 19
A bright and mild start for eastern and central areas today, while cloud, drizzle and showers move into western Newfoundland. Here’s your weather forecast. St. John’s / Bonavista TodayMainly sunny. Wind south 20 to 30 km/h gusting to 40 to 50. High 8, cooler near 3 in onshore winds. Wind chill near minus 7 to […]
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5 days ago
Centre-city collision sends at least one person to hospital
A collision in the centre of St. John’s on Saturday evening sent at least one person to hospital. At about 8:45 p.m. emergency crews were called to the intersection of Freshwater Road and Stamps Lane following a two-vehicle collision. The crash, which caused significant damage, sent both vehicles onto a nearby sidewalk before coming to […]
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Royal St. John’s Regatta Committee now accepting nominations for Hall of Fame
The Royal St. John’s Regatta Committee is now accepting nominations for 2026 inductees into the Royal St. John’s Regatta Hall of Fame. “Remembering our history and recognizing those who have given to the Royal St. John’s Regatta, not only honours our past, but inspires our future”, said Royal St. John’s Regatta Committee President, Keith White. […]
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