On Friday, police arrested United States fugitive Robert Andrew Land in Carbonear, following the issuance of an arrest warrant for Land by the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador earlier that day. The arrest warrant and subsequent arrest resulted from a request by the U.S. Marshalls Service to Canada. Land is wanted in the United States for violation of […]
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The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is pleased to inform residents that the home heating supplement program is open for applications until January 15, 2025. As announced in Budget 2024, maintaining the home heating supplement for furnace or stove oil is one of the measures the Provincial Government is undertaking to help residents with affordability. […]
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A 64-year-old man is dead following a single-vehicle crash on the Trans-Canada Highway near Port Blandford on Monday. Police received a call just after 10:00 a.m., reporting that a vehicle had left the roadway and rolled over onto the side of the highway. The driver, who was the lone occupant, was located outside the vehicle […]
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The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs, today announced a call for applications for the 2024-25 Community Enhancement Employment Program. This program provides funding to eligible project sponsors such as: Community Enhancement Employment Program projects must directly contribute to tourism development, economic development, community/municipal infrastructure, or community services. In addition, projects are […]
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A local paramedic is being mourned today, following his sudden passing on June 22nd. The Paramedic Association of Newfoundland and Labrador posted on social media that Devin Paul George gave his life to save a young boy at one of the local swimming areas on June 22nd. Devin Paul George’s obituary reads: ‘It is with […]
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The forest fire threatening Churchill Falls has jumped the river, increasing the risk to the town and the generating station, Premier Andrew Furey announced Tuesday. There had been about 100 essential workers still in Churchill Falls, but they have since been evacuated. Meanwhile, N.L. Hydro is bringing in power from Quebec after the fire caused […]
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Insurance Act which will make it easier for people who have been injured in an automobile accident to get on the path to recovery, without having to pay for health care services out of pocket. New diagnostic and treatment protocols under the Automobile Insurance Act will allow accident victims to get quicker and more affordable […]
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ArtsNL has announced the launch of the Creation Grant Program. The program provides funding to Indigenous artists, artistic groups, and culture carriers for the creation, development, exhibition, and transfer of knowledge related to an art form or artistic practice. Grants are available to Indigenous artists at any stage of their artistic career, working in all […]
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The RNC responded to a report of an impaired driver at a business in the west end of St John’s just before 11:00 p.m. on Monday night. Officers located the suspect vehicle and spoke with the 60-year-old male operator who showed signs of impairment. Upon being provided with the roadside screening device, the male failed […]
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The City of St. John’s has announced Canada Day activities that will take place on July 1. There will be a Sunrise Celebration at 6:00 a.m. on Signal Hill. A free Metrobus Shuttle will bring attendees from the Signal Hill Visitor Centre up to Cabot Tower. There will be a Family Fun and Entertainment event […]
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