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Recent News

2 years ago
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Police respond to ATV and dirt bike collision; both drivers injured

Bonavista RCMP is investigating a collision between an ATV and a dirt bike on a trail, which occurred on July 27. Police responded to a call of two injured parties at the scene of the collision at 5:00 p.m. on July 27, just outside of Bonavista. Both the ATV and dirt bike were reportedly travelling […]

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2 years ago
Justice, News

Ontario man charged with animal cruelty after 19 dogs found dead in New Harbour

A 52-year-old Ontario man, Toby Cadotte, is facing animal cruelty charges after he was arrested at a residence in New Harbour on Monday. Shortly before 7 p.m. Monday, police received a report of a gun shot fired in the back yard of a residence on Newhook’s Hill in New Harbour. Officers were approached by the homeowner […]

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2 years ago
Justice, News

One man dead, four in custody for homicide investigation after targeted attack in St. John’s

One man is dead and four people are in custody after a violent altercation in the area of Golf Avenue in St. John’s. RNC Cst. James Cadigan confirmed the fatality at a media availability Wednesday afternoon. Police had initially been called for a weapons offence, but when they arrived, they found there had been an […]

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2 years ago
News

University Avenue Storm Sewer Upgrades to Begin

In early August, construction crews will begin work to upgrade storm sewer infrastructure on University Avenue. Upgrades are expected to be completed by October 2024. The impacted area extends from approximately 118 University Avenue to the north side of Prince Philip Drive. The new storm sewer will be installed through the intersection, crossing all lanes […]

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2 years ago
News

Coady to Speak About the Provincial Economy

At 11:00 a.m. this morning Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance Siobhan Coady will provide an update on the provincial economy. The update will take place in the main lobby of the Confederation Building.

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2 years ago
News

Bishop of London to Visit the St. John’s Cathedral

The Bishop of London, Sarah Mullally will visit the Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist this weekend as part of the celebrations of the 325th Anniversary of the parish. Mullally will be the special guest preacher on Sunday. Mullally is the current Bishop of London, the position to which the Anglican community of St. […]

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2 years ago
News

Federal and Provincial Governments Announce Economic Development in St. Anthony

On Tuesday the federal government announced total investments of $379,089 and the provincial government announced $205,472 for three community-based projects in St. Anthony. These investments will help renovate and expand a multi-use trail, improve capabilities for yielding fresh, locally grown produce in the region and develop visitor capacity at the St. Anthony Marina. The funds […]

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2 years ago
News

Paid Parking to be Implemented on LeMarchant Road

The City of St. John’s will be changing the current two hour timed parking area on LeMarchant Road between Pleasant Street and Albro Lane to a paid parking area. The paid parking area will have the same two hour maximum as the current timed parking area.  Paid parking will cost $1.75 per hour, similar to […]

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2 years ago
News, Traffic, Travel

Wet roads across parts of the Island this morning

Roads are wet in most of central Newfoundland as showers move through. There are areas of fog along the south coast and on the Avalon Peninsula. In Labrador, roads are dry with good visibility. The MV Terra Nova will be making a run to Bay Largent this morning for anyone wishing to travel. At the […]

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2 years ago
News, Traffic

Two injured in moose accident on the TCH near Paradise

Just after midnight last night, the RNC responded to a single-vehicle moose accident on the Trans-Canada Highway, east of the Paradise exit. Both of the occupants of the vehicle sustained serious but non-life threatening injuries and were taken to hospital. A portion of the highway was closed for a time while emergency personnel assisted with […]

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